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Affordable Housing

616 stories · discussed at 732 council meetings · 33 councils

Councils are currently approving new developments, with discussions focusing on the provision of affordable housing within these schemes.

In October 2026, Greenwich Council's Planning Board approved a Deptford development of 802 homes, which will include 15 years of affordable workspace. However, a report to the committee noted the scheme missed its affordable housing target. Separately, Kensington and Chelsea Council's Planning Committee approved a new nursery and 27 residential flats in Telford Road in October 2026, despite objections from residents and ward councillors regarding the absence of affordable housing contributions.

Affordable housing refers to homes available at a cost accessible to people with low to moderate incomes, often below market rates. Upcoming meetings where this topic is on the agenda include Kensington and Chelsea Council on October 22, 2026, City of London on October 26, 2026, Haringey Council on October 26, 2026, Westminster Council on October 27, 2026, and Bromley Council on October 28, 2026.

Key facts

  1. Greenwich Council's Planning Board approved a Deptford development of 802 homes in October 2026. Source 1 Source 2
  2. The Deptford development approved by Greenwich Council missed its affordable housing target in October 2026. Source
  3. Kensington and Chelsea Council approved a development of 27 residential flats with no affordable housing in October 2026. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
About this summary

This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on, with background from Wikipedia. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 22 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

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  1. Bexley approves HMO conversions despite parking fears Bexley Council's Planning Committee has approved six residential development applications, including several changes of use to Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOs), despite... Bexley 4 September 2026
  2. Focus on quality and location for Redbridge supported homes Redbridge Council is developing a new Supported Housing Strategy to ensure residents have access to high-quality homes and personalised support, with a statutory deadline for... Redbridge 4 September 2026
  3. Avenue Park improvements receive £416k boost Avenue Park is set to undergo significant improvements thanks to a substantial funding boost of £416,759. The funding, drawn from the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and the... Hounslow 4 September 2026
  4. Stanmore office block to become four new flats Harrow Council's Planning Committee has unanimously approved plans to convert the first and second floors of an office block at 51-53 Broadway, Stanmore, into four new... Harrow 3 September 2026
  5. Tower Hamlets Council Approves Roof Extension Adding Nine Homes Despite Affordable Housing and Waste Concerns Tower Hamlets Council's Development Committee has granted planning permission for a two-storey roof extension to the Theatre Building at 1 Paton Close, which will add nine new... Tower Hamlets 2 September 2026
  6. Tower Hamlets Council Approves Nine New Homes at Theatre Building Despite Objector Concerns Tower Hamlets Council's Development Committee has granted planning permission for a two-storey roof extension to the Theatre Building at 1 Paton Close, which will create nine... Tower Hamlets 2 September 2026
  7. Tower Hamlets Council Approves £622k Affordable Housing Payment for Theatre Building Development Tower Hamlets Council's Development Committee has approved a £622,337.34 payment towards affordable housing as part of a planning application for a two-storey roof extension at... Tower Hamlets 2 September 2026
  8. Islington Council Recovers £5.9 Million in Prevented Tenancy Fraud Losses Islington Council has recovered over £5.9 million in prevented fraud loss through its Housing Investigations Team (HIT) in the 2025-2026 financial year, the Homes and... Islington 2 September 2026