The site is in historic Sutton Harbour, the last departure point of the Mayflower and Plymouth's original port. Today, Sutton Harbour is a busy fishing port and 450 berth marina.
Sugar Quay achieved unanimous planning in April 2022. The site will see the erection of a 21 storey skyscraper and 170 residential apartments, as well as commercial and retail units. AWW’s design is a direct response to the Plymouth City Council Waterfront Strategic Masterplan from 2017 where this land plays a key role in defining a new approach into the city and creating an improved gateway from the east.