Peter Atkinson (baptised 1780 – 13 January 1843) was an English architect.

A former pupil, Richard Hey Sharp, (1793–1853) succeeded Phillips until 1827, after which Atkinson's sons, John Bownas and William Atkinson assisted their father.

For many years Atkinson had been a steward and surveyor to the corporation of York.

During the last years of his life he resided abroad - he died in Calcutta on 13 January 1843.

[2] Among Atkinson's surviving works are: