Battersea Power Station development
Wandsworth Council is discussing proposals to increase building heights at the Battersea Power Station development, raising heritage concerns for the landmark.
Wandsworth Council is currently considering an application to increase building heights at the Battersea Power Station development. In November 2026, the council’s Conservation and Heritage Advisory Committee discussed proposals that could see buildings rise to about 65 metres in some areas, significantly above the previously approved 35-39 metres for phases four and 5B. This has prompted heritage concerns regarding the Grade II listed power station.
The application seeks to vary conditions on the outline planning permission for the wider Battersea Power Station site. This redevelopment project aims to transform the site into a mixed-use area, with the current discussion focusing on specific changes to building heights and land use in future phases of the project.
Key facts
- Buildings in future phases of the Battersea Power Station development could rise to about 65 metres. Source
- The consented height for these phases was approximately 35-39 metres. Source
- Wandsworth Council’s Conservation and Heritage Advisory Committee discussed the height increase application in November 2026. Source
- The application seeks to vary conditions on outline planning permission for the wider development. Source
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