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Pilbrow & Partners have revealed a \u00a32 billion mixed-use scheme centred on four towers up to 70 storeys high at Vauxhall Square, setting a new height record for residential buildings in Nine Elms and promising over 3,000 homes alongside hotel, office, and retail space.<\/p>\n
Pilbrow & Partners have unveiled ambitious plans for a \u00a32 billion residential-led development on one of central London\u2019s largest undeveloped sites at Vauxhall Square in the Nine Elms district. The scheme proposes four towers ranging from 16 to 70 storeys, with the tallest residential tower set to be among the highest in the UK, surpassing previous plans by 20 storeys. This major redevelopment aims to deliver over 3,000 homes in total, alongside a mix of co-living units, student accommodation, a hotel, office space, retail, and leisure facilities.<\/p>\n
The 1.46-hectare site has long been a focus of stalled development. The new proposals replace an earlier design by Allies & Morrison, which had been approved in 2013 but only partially realised. That initial scheme included nine residential buildings with two towers reaching 50 storeys. Since then, a portion of the site was developed for student housing by a different developer, but much of the land remained vacant. The project has changed ownership multiple times, most recently acquired by Cedarstone Capital Partners and Bmor with financing from Cheyne Capital.<\/p>\n
Pilbrow & Partners\u2019 design centres the four towers\u201416, 19, 41, and 70 storeys\u2014around a landscaped park of 4,200 square metres, intended as the “heart of a new centre for Vauxhall.” The residential mix includes 1,200 conventional apartments, 1,250 co-living units tailored for shared living, and 600 student beds. Additionally, a 260-room hotel and substantial office and retail spaces form part of the integrated community envisaged for the area.<\/p>\n
This development forms part of the broader regeneration wave reshaping Nine Elms, a neighbourhood becoming synonymous with high-rise living and mixed-use schemes. Nearby projects such as One Nine Elms feature prominent towers\u201456 and 42 storeys\u2014that combine luxury residences with hotel accommodations, including a Park Hyatt-branded hotel with high-end amenities such as ballrooms, pools, and spas. In comparison, Vauxhall Square\u2019s tallest proposed tower at 70 storeys would significantly contribute to the London skyline and set a new local benchmark for residential heights.<\/p>\n
While the earlier Allies & Morrison scheme was tied to CLS Holdings and progressed only partially, the latest iteration spearheaded by Pilbrow & Partners and its development partners reflects renewed confidence in the site\u2019s potential. The full planning application is expected to be submitted to Lambeth Council in the summer, marking a pivotal step towards realising one of Nine Elms\u2019 largest and tallest residential developments.<\/p>\n
If materialised, the project\u2019s gross development value is estimated at approximately \u00a32 billion, with construction costs around \u00a3880 million. It promises to deliver a diverse urban community with amenities and landscaping that respond to growing demand for mixed-use living environments in London\u2019s central districts.<\/p>\n