Developer can’t get no satisfaction as Jagger wins battle to stop Thames tower block
Mick Jagger has won a two-year campaign to block a 29-storey residential tower near Battersea Bridge on the River Thames. The development, which would have included 110 luxury flats, was rejected by a planning inspector over concerns about its impact on the area's skyline and heritage. Jagger and other celebrities, including Eric Clapton and Felicity Kendal, opposed the project, arguing it would encourage further high-rise developments along the river.
- ▪The 29-storey tower was proposed by Rockwell Property and would have contained 110 luxury flats.
- ▪A planning inspector ruled the building would cause a dramatic and detrimental change to the Thames riverside skyline.
- ▪Celebrities including Mick Jagger, Eric Clapton, Felicity Kendal, and Harry Hill opposed the development, citing concerns over heritage and visual impact.
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NewsUKHome NewsDeveloper can’t get no satisfaction as Jagger wins battle to stop Thames tower blockThe plan has been rejected as it would ‘cause a dramatic change to the skyline’Maira Butt Friday 15 May 2026 17:21 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2977464","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/mick-jagger-flats-london-battersea-b2977464.html","title":"Developer can’t get no satisfaction as Jagger wins battle to stop Thames tower block"}}Related: Mick Jagger reveals secret to Rolling Stones successYour support helps…
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