Vauxhall Square proposal - mixed-use redevelopment for Nine Elms
Developmers have presented early plans for homes, student accommodation, a hotel and office space.
1 October 2025
Development partners Bmor and Cedarstone Capital have presented early-stage plans for a major redevelopment project at Vauxhall Square, a 1.49-hectare site located just southwest of Vauxhall Station. The proposal was shared as a Pre-application Development Presentation to Lambeth Council's Planning Committee and aims to submit a formal planning application before the end of 2025.
Designed by architects Pilbrow & Partners and managed by Bmor and Trigon, the scheme is positioned within the Vauxhall Nine Elms Battersea (VNEB) Opportunity Area and the Central Activities Zone. This prominent location is earmarked for high-density, mixed-use development as part of wider efforts to regenerate the area.
The proposed redevelopment involves the demolition of existing buildings and construction of up to seven new buildings, ranging from 3 to 68 storeys. The scheme would be delivered across eight plots and include:
1,097 residential homes, including market sale, Build-to-Rent (BTR), shared ownership, discount market rent, and social rent units
1,164 co-living units in a large-scale purpose-built shared living development
699 student accommodation units, with 35% designated as affordable student housing
A 250-key hotel
Office and flexible commercial spaces
Community facilities, cinema, and ground-level retail
Significant new landscaping and public realm, including a central garden and improved pedestrian routes
The tallest element of the scheme would be a 69-storey residential tower (Plot 1), paired with a 61-storey Build-to-Rent tower (Plot 3). Affordable housing provision is integrated across several plots, with social rent units located in a dedicated 20-storey building (Plot 4).
A two-storey structure (Plot 7) would provide additional amenities, including a cinema and rooftop playspace, helping to connect the taller buildings and contribute to the area’s cultural offering.
Investors in the Vauxhall Square development include Cedarstone, Cheyne Capital, and GFH Financial Group. The project team emphasised their intention to work closely with local residents and stakeholders to shape a development that reflects community needs and aspirations.
The site is considered a key component in the wider regeneration of Vauxhall, particularly when combined with adjacent projects such as the Island Site and Transport for London's Vauxhall gyratory scheme. The goal is to create a new centre for living, working, and leisure that transforms the character and function of this part of London.
The project is currently in its pre-application phase, with further consultation and design development expected before a full planning submission some time later in Autumn 2025.
