Plans for a major regeneration scheme including a 15-storey tower in Bromley town centre have been submitted to the council.

The proposals, which follow a development agreement between Countryside and Bromley Council, includes the demolition of 20 maisonettes in Ethelbert Close, Bromley Town Church and three shops in Bromley High Street.

If given the go-ahead, the ‘Churchill Quarter’ will be given a major makeover to include a new promenade, a cultural hub, business spaces and new homes.

The height of the proposed apartment blocks ranges from a single storey up to 15 floors high – bringing a total of 410 new homes to the town centre.

Room for shops, restaurants and bars has also been included in the plans.

A community space would replace the demolished Town Church.

The Churchill Quarter is listed as an area earmarked for regeneration by the council’s 2010 Area Action Plan.

According to planning documents: “The proposals seek to replace the existing retail units on the north-eastern corner and create a continuation into the site.

“This will enhance the viability and vitality of the town centre and will provide for active frontages below the residential units.

“The proposed retail use will complement the High Street and work as a mechanism to encourage footfall into the public spaces within the site.”

During consultations concerns were raised about retaining library gardens, as well as the amount of parking and affordable housing available.

The proposals include 103 car parking spaces, the redesigning of the library gardens and link into Bromley High Street and 35 per cent affordable housing.

Councillor Peter Morgan, executive cllr for renewal, recreation and housing, said: “If this application is approved, it will deliver more than 400 new homes, including affordable accommodation across 35 per cent of the residential apartments.

“This development will improve the town centre, opening up the area outside Churchill Theatre, creating new public spaces and opening access to Library and Church House Gardens. There will be no loss of park land.

“Space for small businesses will be provided at ground level and the increased number of new residents will support all businesses in the town centre. The applicant has also worked closely with Bromley Town Church to provide a new home for the church within the new development.”