Battersea Power Station Files Revised Masterplan for Final 16 Acres
Battersea Power Station has filed a planning application to revise the masterplan for the final 16 acres of its 42-acre riverside regeneration site in Central London, setting up the next major phase of one of the UK capital’s most closely watched development projects.
The proposal calls for up to 3.2 million square feet of mixed-use space, which would nearly double the amount of development already delivered across the neighborhood. The updated plans cover new residential, leisure, commercial and cultural spaces on brownfield land.
Once a coal-fired power station that helped electrify London, the landmark has been transformed into the centerpiece of a growing mixed-use district. The site reopened to the public in 2022 after decades of stalled redevelopment, and it now combines homes, offices, shops and public spaces around the restored power station.
Studio Egret West has updated the original masterplan 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 it incorporates feedback from public consultations held over the summer.
Under the revised proposals, future phases would be broken into clusters of smaller buildings, with additional streets, courtyards and laneways. The design aims to create stronger visual connections to the restored power station itself.
Landscaping plans include a planting strategy that considers biodiversity and climate resilience, drawing on Battersea’s history with plants such as lavender. A “green handshake” across Nine Elms Lane is proposed to link the site directly to Nine Elms Park. A new “Third Generator” venue is also conceived as part of the emerging plans.
Inspired by the power station’s historical role in supplying electricity to London, the venue is intended to bring arts, cultural, educational and creative industry activities together in a single location.
The application also confirms that Phase 5A 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 more than 2,200 homes, about 800,000 square feet of offices and more than 170 commercial units. The site now hosts more than 3,000 residents and 8,000 workers. The Northern Line Extension, which opened five years ago, has improved local transport links.
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 realizing the vision for this vibrant mixed-use neighborhood.
“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 redevelopment expected to deliver approximately 300 homes.
The revised masterplan lands as large London regeneration zones face renewed pressure to deliver housing, jobs and public amenities while meeting climate and biodiversity goals. For Battersea, the proposal could strengthen its shift from a former industrial site into a full mixed-use district, although the final scale, density and design will still be subject to planning approval and further consultation.
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