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Rob Tincknell, Director of REO, said:
"This decision is a fantastic milestone toward our goal of creating a new exciting place for London and saving one of the City's great landmarks. Following the Council's approval, the decision and application now goes to the Mayor of London and the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government for their consideration. We are grateful for the support we have received thus far, and look forward to working with all the stakeholders to establish a long term economic, social and environmentally sustainable heart to Nine Elms."
Cllr Nick Cuff, Chairman of Wandsworth Council's Planning Application committee, said:
"This scheme would restore one of London's most iconic buildings and create thousands of new jobs and homes. The two Northern Line stations will spur on the regeneration of Nine Elms and bring a huge economic windfall to this part of south London. There is still a great deal of work to be done but this is an important step forward and will give the area's other major investors the confidence to press ahead with their plans."
Since purchasing the site, REO has actively engaged with the local community, in particular the Battersea Power Station Community Forum. The Forum was established in 2003 to play an active role in the design and development of the Power Station site and is made up of a wide range of local community groups, societies and residents. Harry Cowd, Chairman of the Battersea Power Station Community Forum, commented
"For many years the Battersea Power Station Community Forum has worked with the owners of the Power Station on plans to bring about the restoration of this much loved building and the regeneration of the surrounding site. I am very pleased with Wandsworth Council's decision to approve the planning application, and I firmly believe that this is a major step towards finally saving the Power Station for public use and providing substantial community benefits. I am grateful to REO and Treasury Holdings for their ongoing engagement with the local community and I look forward to working with them closely to bring forth a scheme which will benefit local residents and businesses, and will breathe new life into the Nine Elms area."
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