Wandsworth Council and Battersea Power Station mark next chapter with new council homes partnership

This marks the next chapter of the Battersea Power Station development, expanding the established mix of homes, workplaces and cultural experiences.  

The new council homes, part of the council’s Homes for Wandsworth programme, would be built on a currently undeveloped plot within Phase 5 of the Battersea Power Station masterplan, to the east of the Grade II* listed building.

Subject to planning and legal funding approvals, the development would provide well-designed homes for local families at social rent levels, a significant step towards tackling the housing crisis and creating mixed, balanced communities across the borough.

More widely, Battersea Power Station is entering a new chapter with a renewed focus on shaping how the riverside neighbourhood evolves over the next decade. Building on Battersea Power Station’s emergence as a place where creativity, community and innovation come together, the future phases plan to introduce additional cultural attractions and experiences, alongside new homes and workplaces, which are key growth priorities.

Housing Secretary, Steve Reed, said: “We promised a social housing revolution, and Wandsworth is stepping up to the challenge.

“It’s fantastic to see that high-quality, genuinely affordable homes will be delivered for local people, and at a historic London landmark.

“Our £39 billion record investment in social housing will back more ambitious councils to deliver thousands more homes families need.”

Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said: “I’m extremely proud to be helping to bring the first new council homes to the Battersea Power Station Development through City Hall grant funding. I have always been clear that partnership working is vital to accelerate the delivery of more high-quality and sustainable council homes across our city and I’ll continue to work closely with Wandsworth Council, Battersea Power Station, developers, partners and communities to provide the social and affordable homes London desperately need.

“Tackling the housing crisis in London is one of my top priorities and we are doing everything we can to deliver more homes of all tenures. I am committed to building on the progress which has already been made in the across the capital, with more new council homes started in London than at any time since the 1970s as we continue to build a better and fairer city for all.”

South London-based Dowen Farmer Architects (DFA), known for their high-quality, innovative architecture, have been appointed as the architects on this major new development phase.

Simon Hogg, Leader of Wandsworth Council, said: “We’re determined to deliver the genuinely affordable homes that Wandsworth people need, and this strong partnership gives us a real opportunity to do that right at the heart of one of London’s most recognisable landmarks.

“These will be high-quality council homes, let at social rent, for local people who need them most. It’s a key step in our mission to make Wandsworth a fairer borough, where everyone can share the benefits of growth.

“I’m delighted this development is moving forward as the first major step under our new Growth Plan. Positioned within Wandsworth's Growth Corridor, this new development ensures that Council homes and new opportunities are part of our strategic drive for inclusive growth in the borough."

Sam Cotton, Interim CEO of Battersea Power Station Development Company (BPSDC), said: “Restoring Battersea Power Station was about bringing a London landmark back to life and creating a thriving new neighbourhood that provides new jobs, growth and economic opportunities for Wandsworth and beyond.

“But the story is only half told. The next chapters will be significant: shaping a place that brings people and ideas together and builds on Battersea Power Station’s creative spirit with new cultural spaces as well as homes and workplaces.

“We are proud of the homes already built at Battersea Power Station which include 386 affordable homes at New Mansion Square, all of which are now fully occupied.

“We are delighted to be working in close partnership with Wandsworth Council on the future, approaching this next phase with the same ambition and dedication that has guided every step of the journey so far, ensuring Battersea Power Station continues to be about people and the diverse communities that we create.”

About Wandsworth Council's Growth Plan

The new Wandsworth Growth Corridor links Battersea and Nine Elms with Clapham Junction and onwards to Wandsworth Town as areas of future growth for new homes, jobs and infrastructure investment.

The corridor is a core part of the Wandsworth Growth Plan, aligning with the Mayor of London’s London Growth Plan, which recognises Wandsworth as a key strategic area for housing, infrastructure and economic development.

Find out more at www.wandsworth.gov.uk/wandsworth-growth-plan