Tileman House, the controversial and unpopular development proposed for Upper Richmond Road, will not go ahead, after the architects withdrew its application.

Carey Jones Architects, the developers of Tileman House, withdrew its application this month, only six months after submitting the initial application.

The site is on the south side of Upper Richmond Road, opposite the Brazilian Naval Commission and close to the crossroads with Putney High Street.

Stuart King, Labour parliamentary candidate for Putney, said: “This is great news, provided the developers have withdrawn it because they have heard the voices protesting about their plans.

“But if they are hoping the objectors will fade away or be worn down by drawing out this application they won’t succeed.

“Let those who believe local action doesn’t make a difference see it can.”

The proposals involved the demolition of the current structures and the construction of a new building divided into three blocks of 12, 15 and eight storeys, with a 12-storey block to the rear.

The new development would have contained retail and office space, in addition to restaurants, drinking establishments and 99 apartments.

Andrew Calverley, who lives behind Tileman House, said: “The result marks another victory for local people over profiteering developers intent on dramatically altering the landscape of Putney.

“First there was Putney Place, which stuck out like a sore thumb, and then this.

“No one is disputing that Upper Richmond Road needs attention.

“But that doesn’t mean any old proposal will be accepted.”

Carey Jones Architects were contacted but were unavailable for comment.