
18-Storey Block for 203 Council Homes at Battersea
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Wandsworth Council secures a significant deal for affordable housing at Battersea Power Station, with plans for 203 council homes in an 18-storey block. This marks a major milestone in the £9 billion regeneration project, aiming to boost affordable housing. The council, after negotiating with developers, obtained a long-term lease for the land, lasting centuries, to accommodate families from their waiting list. With 11,183 households waiting last year, including 3,771 homeless ones, this deal increases affordable homes to 15% if approved. The application, now on the council website, details a building with rooftop gardens, green spaces, accessible parking, and bike racks. Homes are expected to be ready by 2029, part of phase five out of seven. Over 2,200 homes are already completed, along with shops, eateries, and a new Tube line. With 16 acres remaining, future phases will bring more housing, jobs, and cultural spots.
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UK News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! — 18-Storey Block for 203 Council Homes at Battersea. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.
On March 30, plans are out for two-a-tree council homes at Battersea Power Station set for an 18-story block on the 42-acre site. This marks a big step in the 9-billion-pound regeneration project, boosting affordable housing big time. Last year, labor-run Wandsworth Council teamed up with the developers after pushing hard for more low-cost units. They snag a long-term lease on the land, lasting centuries to house families from their waiting list. The council's been vocal about the need, especially with 11,183 households waiting last year, including three. 1,771 homeless ones. This deal bumps affordable homes overall to 15% of approved. Now the full application is up on the council website, detailing a building from 14 to 18 stories tall, with rooftop gardens, ground level, green spaces, seven accessible parking spots, and 374 bike racks. Home should be ready by 2029 as part of phase 5 out of 7.
Over 2,200 homes are already done there, plus shops, eateries, and a new tube line. With 16 acres left, expect more housing, jobs, and cultural spots to drop in the coming phases, keeping the momentum rolling.
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