Affordable Housing
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
- Greenwich Council's Planning Board approved a Deptford development of 802 homes in October 2026. Source 1 Source 2
- The Deptford development approved by Greenwich Council missed its affordable housing target in October 2026. Source
- 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.