LONDON: Battersea Power Station has submitted a planning application for a refreshed masterplan covering the remaining 16 acres of its 42-acre riverside neighbourhood. The proposal provides for up to 3.2 million sq ft of residential, commercial and leisure space which would nearly double the scale of development already delivered at Battersea Power Station.

Masterplanner Studio Egret West refreshed the original masterplan by Rafael Vinoly, drawn up more than 15 years ago, to respond to changes in how people live, work and spend their leisure time. The revised plans retain a mixed-use approach, with new homes, commercial spaces and cultural and leisure venues. Remaining phases will be divided into clusters of smaller buildings, supported by a network of streets, laneways, courtyards and passages.

New sightlines are also planned to strengthen visual connections to the restored Power Station, while landscaping proposals include a green handshake connecting the development across Nine Elms Lane to Nine Elms Park.

Another key component is the proposed Third Generator, a cultural venue inspired by the Power Station's history of generating one-fifth of London's electricity. It is envisioned to accommodate uses spanning arts, music, fashion, food, education, sport and the creative industries.

“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,” said Battersea Project Holding Company chairman Tan Sri Shahril Ridza Ridzuan.

Battersea Power Station Development Company chief executive officer James Saunders said changes including the Covid-19 pandemic and greater digital integration had blurred the boundaries between work, living and leisure. “Responding to this, our refreshed masterplan seeks to place community and connection at the core of Battersea Power Station,” he said.

Studio Egret West founding director David West said the revised masterplan builds on the first half of the development while creating further opportunities for homes, workplaces, retail and leisure. “The future phases will be more permeable, inclusive and intriguing, with an expanded network of playful, artistic and biodiverse public spaces,” he said.

To date, Battersea Power Station has delivered more than 2,200 homes and approximately 800,000 sq ft of office space, with more than 170 British and international brands operating within the neighbourhood. The development is currently home to more than 3,000 residents and 8,000 workers.

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