Heritage
Wandsworth Council is currently discussing proposals to increase building heights at Battersea Power Station, raising concerns about the impact on the Grade II listed landmark's heritage.
Wandsworth Council's Conservation and Heritage Advisory Committee discussed an application in November 2026 to increase building heights at the Battersea Power Station development. Proposals could see blocks rise to 65 metres, significantly above the previously approved 35-39 metres, prompting heritage concerns for the Grade II listed landmark. The committee heard the changes would affect localised areas in future phases.
This application seeks to vary conditions on the outline planning permission for the wider development, focusing on changes to building heights and land use. Councils frequently consider heritage, which refers to features of historical or cultural significance, when reviewing planning applications for new developments or alterations to existing sites.
Key facts
- Buildings at the Battersea Power Station development could rise to about 65 metres, well above the 35-39 metres already approved. Source
- Wandsworth Council’s Conservation and Heritage Advisory Committee discussed an application to vary conditions on outline planning permission for Battersea Power Station. Source
- The application seeks to increase the height of buildings in very localised areas, specifically towards the right-hand side of phase four and on phase 5B. Source
- The proposed height increases at Battersea Power Station are prompting heritage concerns over the Grade II listed landmark. Source
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This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 11 November 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.