Building heights
Wandsworth Council is discussing proposals to increase building heights at the Battersea Power Station development.
In November 2026, Wandsworth Council’s Conservation and Heritage Advisory Committee discussed an application to increase building heights at the Battersea Power Station development. The application seeks to raise blocks to about 65 metres, exceeding the previously approved 35-39 metres for certain phases, specifically in parts of phase four and phase 5B. This discussion focused on varying conditions on the outline planning permission.
Building heights refer to the vertical dimension of structures, a critical aspect of urban planning and development proposals. Councils regularly consider these dimensions when reviewing planning applications, often balancing development needs with local character and heritage concerns. There are no upcoming council meetings currently scheduled to discuss this topic based on the provided information.
Key facts
- Wandsworth Council’s Conservation and Heritage Advisory Committee discussed an application to increase building heights at Battersea Power Station in November 2026. Source
- The application seeks to raise building heights at Battersea Power Station to about 65 metres. Source
- The previously approved height for certain phases at Battersea Power Station was approximately 35-39 metres. Source
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