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Battersea Project Could Soon Get Approval from London Mayor

Posted by admin on February 8th, 2010 — Posted in Ads + Plugs, Best Real Estate Resources, Biz Ops

The London mayor, Boris Johnson has expressed the opinion that the plan for reclamation and restoration of Battersea Power Station is not in line with the London plan, although some of the features are quite good. This £ 5.5b plan for the Battersea power station has been designed by Rafael Vinoly. The London mayor has asked for more detailed information about the effect on local transport and parking. Also he wanted to know the effect on the retail shops which exist in the building.

While considering the project for approval Boris Johnson has appreciated the balance in the architectural design which has imaginatively blended the modern design with the existing old style of the historical riverside ambience.

The scheme is to convert the area near the power station by adding new structures in Wandsworth area around the riverside. The scheme plans to add 150,000 sq m. of desk space, 46,500 sq m of retail space along with 3,700 homes.

The proposal for the scheme was submitted for approval in 2009. Boris Johnson has emphasised the historical importance of the area and also the fact that any further development of the area has to preserve the old ambience and then create new modern structures. He showed confidence in the architect’s ability to come up with a master plan which will be beneficial for both the Wandsworth and the Lambeth Council.