infill development
Lambeth Council is exploring developing on council-owned land to increase social rent housing.
In July 2026, Lambeth Council's Housing Scrutiny Sub-Committee discussed plans to increase social rent housing, which includes developing on council-owned land. This approach, often referred to as infill development, aims to build on vacant or underused plots within existing built-up areas. Councillor Pete Elliott, Cabinet Member for Housing, stated the priority is delivering council or social homes.
The council's strategy also involves bringing empty homes back into use and working with registered providers, shifting away from reliance on private sales for cross-subsidy. No further discussions or decisions regarding infill development are currently scheduled at Lambeth Council or other councils.
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