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The <strong>London</strong> <strong>Plan</strong> July <strong>2011</strong> – RTF version<br />

Power Station site has the potential to become a new CAZ Frontage with<br />

potential for strategically significant mixed use development including<br />

residential, business, leisure, retail and service uses. Parts of the area may be<br />

suitable for tall buildings subject to <strong>London</strong> <strong>Plan</strong>/LDF design policies and<br />

criteria. The extensive area of low density, low value industrial uses at Nine<br />

Elms conflicts with wider strategic objectives for CAZ and industrial uses<br />

should be rationalised whilst sustaining capacity for those which are of<br />

particular importance to CAZ and capable of operating more intensively,<br />

such as the wholesale market and waste management provision. This <strong>Plan</strong><br />

continues the requirement of the 2008 version of the <strong>London</strong> <strong>Plan</strong> to dedesignate<br />

part of the historic Strategic Industrial Location in order to<br />

facilitate re-development. Safeguarded wharf capacity on the River Thames<br />

should continue to perform a key functional role and the use of waste to<br />

generate heat and power for developments should be investigated. Stronger<br />

traffic management and easier pedestrian and cycle movement will contribute<br />

to significant environmental improvements in this location. Informed by a<br />

major transport capacity study, an OAPF is being prepared in partnership<br />

with the boroughs and other stakeholders.<br />

29 Victoria<br />

Area (Ha): 47<br />

Indicative employment capacity: 4,000<br />

Minimum new homes: 1,000<br />

OAPF progress: 4<br />

The station, the airspace above its tracks and approaches and nearby sites<br />

have significant potential for mixed-use intensification, capitalising on<br />

enhancement to the public transport interchange and improvements to<br />

accessibility and capacity. The need to enhance important heritage features<br />

and delivery of improvements to the wider public realm will need careful<br />

management. Significant new development around Gatliff Road reflects the<br />

potential for closer synergy with the Vauxhall/Nine Elms/Battersea<br />

Opportunity Area south of the river.<br />

30 Waterloo<br />

Area (Ha): 78<br />

Indicative employment capacity: 15,000<br />

Minimum new homes: 1,900<br />

OAPF progress: 3<br />

The Area provides opportunities for intensification of commercial, residential<br />

and cultural facilities associated with a major transport hub, a major office<br />

location and a Strategic Cultural Area (see Policy 4.6). There is potential to<br />

enhance the South Bank and extend the cultural and entertainment offer as a<br />

major <strong>London</strong> visitor destination which can also be enjoyed by local residents<br />

and employees. This should be carefully managed to take account of local<br />

residential and other needs. In the short to medium term, reuse of the former<br />

International Station will provide significant new facilities and increased<br />

capacity for the station and the area, as well as expansion of rail services. In<br />

the long term, the station presents a major development opportunity.<br />

31 Wembley<br />

Area (Ha): 239<br />

Indicative employment capacity: 11,000<br />

Minimum new homes: 11,500<br />

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