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Affordable Housing

616 stories · discussed at 733 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.

Stories, page 58

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  3. Beam Park Station amendment to be reviewed Barking and Dagenham Council's Planning Committee has approved a non-material amendment to a previous planning consent at Beam Park, which will allow for housing delivery to be... Barking and Dagenham 17 March 2026
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  7. New councillors to get induction and training boost Tower Hamlets councillors are set to benefit from an enhanced induction and training programme designed to equip them for their roles, particularly in the lead-up to the May... Tower Hamlets 14 March 2026
  8. K&C Council Reviews Bi-borough Social Care Transformation Plans Kensington and Chelsea Council's Family Services Select Committee has reviewed significant reforms planned for the borough's social care services, aiming to meet Department for... Kensington and Chelsea 14 March 2026