Battersea Power Station has submitted a planning application seeking approval to revise the development’s masterplan for the last 16 acres of its 42-acre riverside site in Central London, UK.
The proposal outlines the addition of up to 3.2 million square feet of mixed-use space, which would nearly double the developed area already delivered in the neighbourhood.
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The updated plans include new residential, leisure, commercial, and cultural spaces across the brownfield land.
Architectural company Studio Egret West has updated the masterplan originally created by Rafael Viñoly, which dates back more than 15 years.
The new approach is intended to reflect changes in how people live, work and spend their leisure time, and incorporates feedback from public consultations held over the summer.
The revised proposals break down future phases into clusters of smaller buildings, introduce additional streets, courtyards and laneways, and aim to create stronger visual connections to the restored power station itself.
Plans for landscaping include a planting strategy that considers biodiversity and climate resilience, referencing Battersea’s history with plants such as lavender.
A ‘green handshake’ is proposed across Nine Elms Lane, linking the site directly to Nine Elms Park. A new ‘Third Generator’ venue is conceived as part of the emerging plans.
Drawing inspiration from the power station’s historical role in supplying electricity to London, the venue aims to combine a range of arts, cultural, educational, and creative industry activities in a single location.
The application also confirms that Phase 5A of the development will deliver 200 council homes in partnership with Wandsworth Council, while remaining phases will proceed through further detailed planning submissions.
Development to date has delivered over 2,200 homes, about 800,000ft² of offices and more than 170 commercial units.
The site now hosts over 3,000 residents and 8,000 workers, and includes a Northern Line Extension, which has improved local transport links since it opened five years ago.
Battersea Project Holding Company is the parent company responsible for the overall 42-acre Battersea Power Station regeneration project.
Battersea Project Holding Company chairman Tan Sri Shahril Ridza Ridzuan said: “The submission of our revised masterplan for the remaining 16 acres of Battersea Power Station is a critical step forward in realising the vision for this vibrant mixed-use neighbourhood.
“Projects of this scale and ambition take decades to bring to fruition, during which time cities naturally evolve and advance, and it’s our duty as custodians of a major undeveloped part of the city to take account of these adjustments.”
Earlier this month, Sisk and Battersea Power Station Development Company began construction on Prospect Place South, a major phase of the Battersea Power Station site redevelopment, which will deliver approximately 300 homes.
