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Affordable housing

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Councils are currently addressing challenges in delivering affordable housing, as Greenwich Council recently missed its target for a new development.

Greenwich Council's Planning Board granted permission in October 2026 for a development at the former Lewisham College site, which will deliver 802 homes. A report to the board stated that the affordable housing target for the scheme was missed, with 778 of the units being private market-rate. This decision highlights ongoing challenges in providing housing that is accessible to people with low to moderate incomes.

Lambeth Council's Cabinet decided in October 2026 to scrap regeneration plans for Knights Walk Phase 2 and Trinity Rise. Instead, the council will retain and maintain 18 homes at Knights Walk Phase 2 and 11 council-owned homes at Trinity Rise, which were previously proposed for demolition. This decision impacts the provision of existing housing for residents.

Key facts

  1. Greenwich Council's Planning Board approved a development in October 2026 where the affordable housing target was missed, with 778 of 802 units being private. Source
  2. Lambeth Council's Cabinet decided in October 2026 to retain and maintain 18 homes at Knights Walk Phase 2 and 11 council-owned homes at Trinity Rise. Source
  3. Greenwich Council's Planning Board approved a development in October 2026 at the former Lewisham College site, delivering 802 homes. Source 1 Source 2
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 2 November 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

Stories, page 2

  1. Council to adopt new planning delegation rules Merton Council's Development and Planning Applications Committee has approved new rules governing how planning applications are delegated, aligning with national changes to the... Merton 23 October 2026
  2. Lambeth Council scraps Knights Walk and Trinity Rise regeneration plans Lambeth Council has scrapped regeneration plans for Knights Walk Phase 2 and Trinity Rise, opting instead to retain and maintain the existing homes on these sites. Lambeth 22 October 2026
  3. Newham Council's pension fund adapts to new legislation Newham Council's pension fund is preparing to comply with significant new legislation following a meeting of its Pensions Committee. The committee received comprehensive updates... Newham 22 October 2026
  4. Hoxton bar granted permission to have more customers outside Hackney council's licensing sub-committee has approved a variation to the premises licence for Howl at the Moon in Hoxton, allowing for more patrons outside and revised... Hackney 22 October 2026
  5. GP hubs reduce A&E visits by a third, report claims Community GP hubs have significantly reduced attendances at Accident and Emergency (A&E) departments by a third, according to a new report. Barking and Dagenham 22 October 2026
  6. Greenford Park industrial site to double in size Greenford Park industrial site set to double in size following planning approval. Ealing 22 October 2026
  7. New care home approved at Vernon Lodge site Harrow Council Approves New Care Home at Vernon Lodge Site Harrow 22 October 2026
  8. New fast-track planning service to boost council income Tower Hamlets Council is set to generate significant additional income through a new fast-track planning service, alongside revised fees for pre-application advice and Planning... Tower Hamlets 22 October 2026