Plans for the next step in a £30m regeneration project in Woolwich are set to be taken forward next week.

The next phase of work on the Creative District at the Royal Arsenal, set to be approved at a meeting on Tuesday, September 4, will have a new building acting as a front of house for an immersive theatre company.

It comes as plans for the former heritage centre are submitted to planning experts at the council.

The Creative District will be a multi-million pound regeneration to the wartime buildings in the Arsenal, bringing theatres, performances spaces as well as bars and markets.

The final scheme will include a 450 seat theatre, 600 seat performance courtyard as well as rehearsal studios, offices, restaurants and space for community hire.

The scheme got off the ground earlier this month when the first phase of plans were given the green-light.

Councillors are now poised to approve further schemes for internal renovations and a temporary box office in Cartridge Place, linking up buildings 17 and 19.

Despite concerns that the building will impact on the historic streetscape of the Arsenal, planning officers have recommenced the temporary structure be passed.

Work on the Woolwich Creative District is planned across two phases, the first featuring temporary theatres and repair work to three buildings, as well as permanent works to the two other buildings.

A second phase will complete the long-term upgrade for a permanent performing arts tenant.

This comes as plans for building 41, formerly the home of the Greenwich Heritage Centre, are also submitted to the council.

The sudden closure of the Heritage Centre raised eyebrows with councillors earlier this year, but council bosses have promised there will be space for the centre to return in the future.

Plans for building 41 include an orchestral rehearsal and public performance space, with room for an 1,100 strong audience.

The space will also be used as a market, and for pop up exhibitions and fairs.

That application is being considered by officers and it is thought the project will open next year.