According to Uplift Developments, the project would also see the pub refurbished and extended.
The proposals are at an early stage but include 38 new homes on underused land behind the pub, as well as a new café facing Wilton Road.
Uplift Developments says the plans will modernise the well-known pub while helping to meet local demand for housing and workspaces.
The site, which sits close to Abbey Wood station, has been earmarked for regeneration as part of the Royal Borough of Greenwich’s Thamesmead Strategic Development Location.
According to the developer, the project would help continue the transformation of the area, which has already seen significant investment, particularly to the north of the railway line.
Before submitting a planning application this summer, the developer is asking local residents to have their say.
A public exhibition will be held at Abbey Community Centre on March 20, 2025, from 3pm to 7.30pm, where people can view the plans and speak to the project team.
Feedback can also be submitted online until March 26, 2025.
Uplift Developments has confirmed the Abbey Arms will remain under its current tenant, with the refurbishment bringing it up to modern energy standards and expanding its space.
However, some residents have noticed that the plans do not include any mention of the pub’s former beer garden, which was previously a popular feature.
The new residential building is expected to be six storeys high, designed to align with the scale of the neighbouring Thamesmead Telephone Exchange.
Uplift Developments points out that other tall buildings have already been approved nearby, including a 10-storey development on the Former Harrow Inn site and a five-storey scheme on the Former Post Office site.
The consultation period closes on March 26, 2025, after which all feedback will be reviewed and considered before a planning application is submitted to the Royal Borough of Greenwich this summer.
Residents can submit their views through the online feedback form or contact the project team directly. More details can be found at abbeyarms.consultationonline.co.uk
