Battersea Power Station has secured planning consent to build 200 new council homes at the 42-acre riverside neighbourhood.
The homes, which will delivered in partnership with Wandsworth Council and will form part of the council’s Homes for Wandsworth programme, will be built on a currently undeveloped brownfield plot within Phase 5 of the Battersea Power Station masterplan, to the east of the Grade II* listed power station.
The homes, which were designed by Peckham-based architecture studio Dowen Farmer Architects and are due to be completed in 2029, will be made available for local people and will be operated by Wandsworth Council.
The project will be financed within the council’s existing housing revenue account and supported by Greater London Authority (GLA) grant funding.
Tom Copley, deputy mayor of London for housing and residential development, said: “I am delighted planning permission has been granted for 200 new high quality council homes in Wandsworth, which marks an important milestone in the delivery of a vibrant new neighbourhood at Battersea Power Station. The mayor and I are proud to be working with Battersea Power Station and Wandsworth Council, providing investment to deliver social housing at one of London’s most iconic regeneration sites, as we work to build a fairer, more prosperous London for everyone.”
Robert Morritt, leader of Wandsworth Council, added: “This decision kick-starts an exciting time for Wandsworth as we move at pace to deliver more high quality homes for rent or sale across our borough. Working in partnership with Battersea Power Station, this well designed development of 200 properties shows our commitment to good growth and building homes for local people.”
James Saunders, CEO of Battersea Power Station Development Company, said: “These new homes represent another important milestone in the delivery of our vision for Battersea Power Station, and we’re delighted to be bringing them forward in partnership with Wandsworth Council and the GLA. Alongside today’s announcement, we continue to make strong progress across the wider development, with construction on the final section of Electric Boulevard, our pedestrianised high street, beginning soon.
“Following our recent public consultation on proposals for the future phases, we will be submitting a Section 73 application later this month, helping to ensure this vibrant riverside neighbourhood continues to evolve into a thriving town centre that serves the local community whilst attracting Londoners and visitors from further afield.”
