The Plan : Thamesmead

The Plan

Thamesmead has unrivalled space and scale.

It has the same footprint as central London and is the same size as the city of Winchester.

This unique area has opportunity for 20,000 new homes, thousands of new jobs, plus new leisure, cultural and commercial facilities.

We know there are also immediate improvements needed in areas such as pedestrian routes, play facilities, lighting and local amenities. That’s why we’re balancing long-term plans with investment right now in a range of improvements that will make a positive difference to local communities.

Ultimately our plan for Thamesmead is simple – to create an amazing place that people love to work in, to visit, and of course, call home.

Together with our partners at the London Borough of Bexley, Royal Borough of Greenwich, Greater London Authority and Transport for London, we are driving forward the regeneration of Thamesmead.

We are well-placed to deliver the regeneration. As one of London’s oldest housing associations, we are putting our 150 years of experience into making a lasting contribution to the cultural, physical, environmental and economic wellbeing of Thamesmead.

Over £1 billion is being invested in the town, making Thamesmead not only the biggest regeneration project in London but one of the biggest in the UK. Almost 50 years after the first residents moved to London’s new town, Thamesmead's full potential can now be realised.

As new developments and transport links arrive in Thamesmead they will bring with them the will the new shops, leisure facilities and jobs that a thriving town needs.

Culture, arts and heritage

Growth and regeneration

People and community

Thamesmead's landscape

Living experience

The plan for Thamesmead

Mar 2018

Work starts on phase 1a of Southmere Village, delivering a new civic square alongside 525 new homes, a library and new commercial premises.

Jun 2018

Consultation begins on the transformation 17 acres of vacant, unused industrial land in West Thamesmead, with a view to shaping it into a dynamic and well-designed new neighbourhood for Plumstead.

Dec 2018

Elizabeth Line services start from Abbey Wood, cutting journey times to Canary Wharf to 11 minutes, Bond Street 25 minutes and Heathrow airport to just 52 minutes.

Jul 2019

The Reach, a 66 home, 100% affordable development, is completed. The first development in one of Thamesmead’s two housing zones.

Sep 2019

Works starts on new windows, ventilation systems and concrete repairs on the towers at Parkview, Lesnes and Southmere.