New 3.2million sq ft ‘masterplan’ in UK’s ‘poshest’ area is revealed with new riverside homes and shops

A NEW 3.2million sq ft “masterplan” for the next phase of development at an iconic UK attraction has been revealed. The plans will see commercial, residential and cultural venues built on the riverside neighbourhood. The plans will see commercial, residential and cultural venues built on the riverside neighbourhood Credit: Studio Egret West / LDRS The original masterplan debuted over 15 years ago, but has now been updated by Studio Egret West and submitted to Wandsworth Council by the Battersea Power Station Development Company (BPSDC) Credit: Studio Egret West / LDRS Battersea Power Station could be set to see the continuation of its major development as architects have submitted plans for its next phase. The original masterplan debuted over 15 years ago, but has now been updated by Studio Egret West and submitted to Wandsworth Council by the Battersea Power Station Development Company (BPSDC). Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! The revamped proposals include plans for up to 3.2million sq ft of residential, commercial and leisure space that will complete the second half of the development Its revision follows feedback given at a public consultation this summer with the new plan said to reflect how people work and spend their time. Plans for the remaining 16 acres of the neighbourhood will include a range of commercial spaces, new housing, cultural and leisure venues. Buildings are set to be constructed as smaller clusters, rather than larger development blocks, and will be encircled by a network of streets, laneways, courtyards and passages. Sightlines also form part of the plans, so residents and visitors can have a direct view of the power station. The proposal also includes a new cultural venue dubbed the “Third Generator” set to bring together the arts, music, fashion, food, education and sport. Most read in The Sun Work has already begun on Prospect Place South which will bring 300 new homes, 65,000 sq ft of commercial space and a community hub to the site. It will also see the completion of the pedestrianised high street Electric Boulevard. James Saunders, CEO of BPSDC, said: “The last decade has seen events like Covid-19 and digital integration into everyday life blur the boundaries between work, living and leisure time, all fundamentally changing how we interact with cities. “Responding to this, our refreshed masterplan seeks to place community and connection at the core of Battersea Power Station. “From green spaces, to expanding London’s cultural scene, championing business innovation, creating new homes and delivering thousands of new jobs, our proposals for the next chapter of Battersea Power Station will build upon our existing successes and create a future-proofed neighbourhood that London can be proud of.” David West, founding director at Studio Egret West, said: “The revised masterplan builds on the success of the first half of the Battersea Power Station story, creating opportunities for more homes, workplaces, retail and leisure including a new hybrid cultural venue. “The future phases will be more permeable, inclusive and intriguing, with an expanded network of playful, artistic and biodiverse public spaces. “The refreshed vision is also deliberately flexible, leaving room for serendipity, while remaining responsive and resilient to what we’ve learned from the journey so far. It’s about commerce, culture, community and curiosity working in harmony.” The council are set to make a decision on the new masterplan proposal at a later date. The area is known to be one of UK’s ‘poshest’ areas with celebrities and royals calling it home and even a local corner ship selling wine for over £3,000. Comment now