Battersea Power Station plans revised for 3.2m sq ft development
Wandsworth Council is considering a new masterplan for the remaining 16 acres of the iconic site.
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Wandsworth Council is reviewing a revised masterplan for the Battersea Power Station site that could deliver up to 3.2 million square feet of new residential, commercial, and leisure space. The application, submitted by Battersea Power Station Development Company (BPSDC), covers the remaining 16 acres of the 42-acre regeneration project. This revised plan, updated by architects Studio Egret West from the original masterplan which is over 15 years old, aims to nearly double the scale of development for the latter phases of the project.
New cultural venue and neighbourhood design
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Central to the revised masterplan is the proposed 'Third Generator', a new cultural venue inspired by the power station's turbine halls. This space is intended to host a blend of arts, music, fashion, food, education, sport, and creative industries. BPSDC stated that if approved, the subsequent phases would incorporate commercial areas of varying sizes and designs to support diverse businesses, alongside new homes and leisure facilities. The updated design also features clusters of smaller buildings to foster a more open feel and better integration with the surrounding Nine Elms area. It includes a more intricate network of streets and passages, new sightlines to preserve views of the Grade II* listed power station, and a direct connection between Nine Elms Lane and Nine Elms Park. A new planting strategy incorporating resilient species and lavender across the site is also part of the proposal.
Developer's vision and current progress
James Saunders, CEO of BPSDC, explained that the refreshed masterplan prioritises community and connection, responding to changes in how people live, work, and interact with cities. He noted that the proposals aim to expand London's cultural offerings, support business innovation, create new homes, and generate thousands of jobs. David West, founding director at Studio Egret West, added that the future phases are designed to be more permeable, inclusive, and intriguing, with expanded public spaces. He described the vision as flexible, allowing for serendipity while remaining responsive and resilient. These new phases would complement the existing development, which already includes over 2,200 homes, 800,000 square feet of offices, and more than 170 retail and leisure venues.
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Work has commenced this month on Prospect Place South. This development will deliver approximately 300 new homes, 65,000 square feet of commercial space, and a community hub, while also completing the pedestrianised Electric Boulevard. Further details on the revised masterplan are expected to be published on the Wandsworth Council website, after which the council will make a decision on the proposals.
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+What is proposed for the remaining land at Battersea Power Station?
Battersea Power Station Development Company has submitted a revised masterplan to Wandsworth Council for the remaining 16 acres. It proposes up to 3.2 million square feet of space for homes, businesses, and leisure activities, including a new cultural venue called the 'Third Generator'.
+What is the 'Third Generator'?
The 'Third Generator' is a proposed new cultural venue within the revised Battersea Power Station masterplan. It is inspired by the power station's turbine halls and is intended to bring together a mix of uses across the arts, music, fashion, food, education, sport, and creative industries.
+What work has already started on the site?
Work has begun on Prospect Place South, which will provide around 300 new homes and 65,000 square feet of commercial space. This development is also completing the pedestrianised high street, Electric Boulevard.
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