Harrow Council's Cabinet has approved a £751 million, 10-year plan to deliver new affordable homes across the borough, aiming to build approximately 1,100 new council homes by 2036.
The ambitious plan, greenlit at a meeting on Thursday, February 19, 2026, outlines a significant investment in the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) capital programme. This includes £162.9 million for improvements to existing housing stock and £16.4 million dedicated to decarbonisation and retrofit measures.
A substantial portion of the funding, £572 million, is allocated to the New Affordable Homes Programme. This programme will be financed through a combination of HRA resources and external funding.
The refreshed HRA capital programme proposes a total investment of £572.045 million over the next ten years, which includes the delivery of approximately 1,100 new council homes by 2036. This initiative aims to increase the supply of much-needed affordable housing in Harrow.
The plan also details significant investment in existing housing stock, with £162.9 million earmarked for improvements. Furthermore, £16.4 million will be dedicated to decarbonisation and retrofit measures, underscoring a commitment to sustainable and energy-efficient homes.
This comprehensive plan, approved by Harrow Council's Cabinet, signifies a major step towards addressing the housing needs of the borough over the next decade. The full details of the plan can be found in the Printed minutes Thursday 19-Feb-2026 18.30 Cabinet.
