Wandsworth Council and Battersea Power Station are working in partnership to build 200 new high quality council homes as part of the development’s 42-acre masterplan.
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.
Proposed designs for the new council homes include a nod to the Power Station’s 1930s art deco heritage and will transform the current brownfield site into a highly desirable, connected part of the wider Battersea Power Station neighbourhood. Near the Battersea Power Station Underground, the site will also feature new family friendly, sustainable public spaces, tree-lined streets, and opportunities for local businesses, leisure and hospitality venues to flourish, helping to drive inclusive economic growth and create a lively, community near the riverfront.
In partnership with Battersea Power Station, the council is working with the Greater London Authority (GLA) to bring forward a scheme that delivers on shared ambitions for fair growth and faster delivery of social housing at one of London’s most iconic regeneration sites. The project will be financed within the council’s existing Housing Revenue Account and supported by GLA grant funding.
A detailed planning application is expected to be submitted in early 2026.
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 working in partnership 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 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.”
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.”
