Wandsworth Council granted outline planning consent for the proposed scheme in 2010 and the new application provides more detail on the planned appearance of the buildings, site layout, landscaping and access arrangements.
The proposed plans include building an 11 story "cubed shape" building that would be glazed on the north facing elevation. The remaining three sides of the building are planned to have an outer shell that contains integrated photovoltaic panels to harvest solar energy.
Three single storey entrance pavilions would be located on the perimeter of the site to control access to the main building. Under the plans, the scheme would also include new public open space including landscaped gardens, walkways and a large pond designed by Olin landscape architects. There would also be space set aside for a new Barclays cycle hire docking station.
The proposed extension to the Northern Line would provide two additional tube stops in the area, one which is planned to be located at Wandsworth Road and another at Battersea Power Station. Proposals for the scheme are backed by the Government and are being developed by Transport for London.
Property values in the Nine Elms area of London are predicted to rise faster than in any other part of London, according to a report by property agency Knight Frank. The report predicted a growth of 140% in property values as the planned regeneration programme continues.
The London Plan anticipates up to 16,000 new homes and 25,000 new jobs will be created as the district changes from a largely industrial zone to a mixed residential and business district.
Enabling works are also underway on the site of the new US Embassy which is expected to open in Nine Elms in 2017.
