Jagger and Clapton opposed the construction of the towers

A plan to build a residential skyscraper on the banks of the River Thames in London has not received support from the relevant institutions, halting a multi-year investment project that has also sparked opposition from some of the public, including famous British figures.

Among those who opposed the project were Mick Jagger, Eric Clapton, Felicity Kendall and Harry Hill, who over the past two years have been involved in the debate over the planned construction of a company called Rockwell Property near Battersea Bridge.

It is a building about 100 meters high and 29 floors high, which was planned on the south bank of the Thames, in an area that visually connects to the former Battersea Power Station, whose chimneys have become a recognizable symbol and part of the cover of Pink Floyd's album "Animals".

Mick Jagger, who has lived in that part of London for decades, said the project was not appropriate for the space in which it was planned and that its implementation would have long-term consequences for the appearance of the riverbank.

“If this continues, it could lead to the construction of even more tall buildings… changing this beautiful part of the Thames Riverfront forever,” Jäger warned.

A similar position was expressed by Erik Clapton, who warned that the possible approval of the project would open up space for new investment projects along the river, emphasizing that in such cases the views of the local community are ignored.

"These investors don't care what anyone thinks. They're only in it for the money," Clapton said.

Rockwell Property initially proposed a 34-storey tower, but the plan was later revised to a residential complex with 110 apartments, including 54 affordable homes, as well as underground parking and commercial space. The developer justified the project by citing the need for additional housing capacity in London.

However, Wandsworth Council refused to issue a permit, arguing that the height and scale of the building would constitute an excessive intervention in the space and would damage the character of the location, as well as that the project would negatively impact the appearance of the city skyline and the lives of residents in the area.

The local authorities' decision was supported by the City of London, after which the Rockwell company filed an appeal, which was also rejected.

Urban planning inspector Joanna Gilbert concluded that the proposed tower would have a dominant and intrusive impact on the surrounding area and would not be in keeping with the character of that part of the city.

The “One Battersea Bridge” project, designed by architectural studio Farrells, was conceived as a contemporary residential tower with a curved glass shape that would replace the existing Glassmill office building, while opponents argued that it would appear isolated and out of place in the urban context.