Wandsworth Council and Battersea Power Station have received planning permission to build 200 new council homes within the wider redevelopment of the Battersea Power Station site in London, UK.
The homes will be constructed on a brownfield plot east of the Grade II listed power station, as part of Phase 5 of the neighbourhood’s masterplan.
The scheme is aligned with the council’s Homes for Wandsworth programme and will provide properties for local residents, including families at social rent levels.
According to the developers, construction is scheduled to begin in 2027 with completion expected by 2029. Wandsworth Council will operate the completed homes.
Dowen Farmer Architects, based in Peckham, has designed the residential development.
The plans include communal gardens as well as a large, south-facing roof garden with views over the city.
Architectural features such as vertical detailing and brick lattice have been incorporated to reference the iconic brickwork of the adjacent power station. The proposal also sets aside a racing green base for community uses.
On the ground level, the development will introduce public spaces designed for families, a tree-lined street, and opportunities for local businesses and hospitality venues.
These elements are intended to contribute to the expanding public amenities on the 42-acre site and support economic activity along the riverfront.
The council is working with the Greater London Authority (GLA) to fund the project through the Housing Revenue Account and GLA grant support.
The homes form part of future phases at Battersea Power Station, with up to 3.2 million square feet of residential, cultural, commercial and leisure space projected across the remaining 16 acres of brownfield land.
Studio Egret West has been appointed to revise the site’s masterplan, originally developed by Rafael Viñoly.
Deputy Mayor of London for Housing and Residential Development Tom Copley 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.”
Since the opening of the restored Grade II listed landmark in October 2022, the Battersea Power Station neighbourhood has recorded over 40 million visitors. It is now home to more than 170 shops, restaurants, cafes and leisure spaces, with access to central London via a new Zone 1 Underground station.
