Issue

Affordable Housing

555 stories · discussed at 612 council meetings · 32 councils

Southwark Council recently approved a major development with reduced affordable housing, while other councils focus on new affordable homes and housing investment.

Southwark Council's Planning Committee A approved the Bermondsey Place redevelopment in October 2026, which will deliver 1,060 new homes but significantly reduced affordable housing from 40% to 12%. In contrast, Haringey Council approved plans in September 2026 to build 37 new affordable homes at Woodridings Court N22, transforming a disused site.

Councils are also addressing existing housing stock and homelessness. Tower Hamlets Council is investing £609 million over the next decade to improve its housing stock, as heard by the Housing and Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee in October 2026. Croydon Council approved a new strategy in September 2026 to tackle homelessness and boost housing supply, aiming for £10 million in savings.

Wandsworth Council's Housing Revenue Account business plan outlines a £662.980 million capital programme over four years to address aging stock, as discussed in October 2026. Harrow Council voted in October 2026 to oppose the draft London Plan due to concerns about increased housing targets and Green Belt development. Councils continue to discuss housing matters at scheduled meetings.

Key facts

  1. Southwark Council's Planning Committee A approved a Bermondsey Place development with affordable housing reduced from 40% to 12% in October 2026. Source
  2. Haringey Council approved plans to build 37 new affordable homes at Woodridings Court N22 in September 2026. Source
  3. Tower Hamlets Council is investing £609 million over the next decade to improve its housing stock, as heard in October 2026. Source 1 Source 2
  4. Croydon Council approved a strategy in September 2026 to tackle homelessness and boost housing supply, projecting £10 million in savings. Source
  5. Wandsworth Council's Housing Revenue Account business plan outlines a £662.980 million capital programme over four years. Source
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 7 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

Stories, page 40

  1. Croydon Council Approves South Norwood HMO Extension Despite Local Concerns Croydon Council's Planning Committee has approved plans for a single-storey rear extension and a first-floor side extension at 26 Lonsdale Road, South Norwood. The development... Croydon 14 April 2026
  2. Havering Council revokes licence for The Drink Cellar Havering Council has revoked the premises licence for The Drink Cellar, located at 59 Chippenham Road, Romford. The decision, made by the Licensing Sub-Committee on Tuesday,... Havering 9 April 2026
  3. Brent Council Approves Long-Term Property Leases to Increase Homeless Accommodation Brent Council has approved a new strategy to increase the supply of temporary accommodation for homeless households by entering into long-term leasing agreements with private... Brent 9 April 2026
  4. Building Safety Act 2023 Causes Inspector Shortage, Barking and Dagenham Council Faces Audit The implementation of the Building Safety Act 2023 has led to a significant shortage of qualified inspectors, impacting local authority building control teams and creating... Barking and Dagenham 2 April 2026
  5. Beam Park Development Achieves 50% Affordable Housing Target Barking and Dagenham Council's planning department has achieved a significant milestone, with the Beam Park development delivering 50% affordable housing. This was highlighted... Barking and Dagenham 2 April 2026
  6. Newham Secures £740k Grant for Standardised Housing Designs Newham Council has secured a £740,000 grant from the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) to develop a standardised book of house designs. This initiative... Newham 31 March 2026
  7. Civic Centre FF&E contracts awarded Haringey Council has awarded contracts for fixtures, fittings, and equipment (FF&E) for its new Civic Centre, a key step in the project to establish the council's new... Haringey 31 March 2026
  8. Tower Hamlets Council Approves £609m Housing Asset Strategy for 2026-2031 Tower Hamlets Council has approved a new five-year Housing Asset Management Strategy, committing £609 million to maintain, invest in, and future-proof its housing stock. Tower Hamlets 29 March 2026