Issue

Affordable Housing

625 stories · discussed at 773 council meetings · 33 councils

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 11

  1. Croydon Council Approves New Strategy to Tackle Homelessness and Boost Housing Supply Croydon Council has approved a new strategy aimed at tackling homelessness and boosting housing supply, projecting approximately £10 million in savings between 2027 and 2030. Croydon 27 September 2026
  2. Woodberry Down Estate: Labour motion on resident promises fails A Labour motion aimed at preventing residents on the Woodberry Down Estate from facing double moves during regeneration has been defeated at Hackney Council. Hackney 27 September 2026
  3. Southwark Council Unveils Ambitious Plan to Combat High Child Poverty Rates Southwark Council has unveiled an ambitious plan to combat the borough's high child poverty rates, aiming to make Southwark a more affordable and equitable place to live. The... Southwark 27 September 2026
  4. Southwark Council's Housing Department Faces 'Serious Failings' Scrutiny Southwark Council's housing department has been rated as having serious failings by the Regulator of Social Housing, according to documents from a recent Council Assembly... Southwark 27 September 2026
  5. Sutton's SEND Services Face Priority Action Sutton's Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) services are set to receive priority action following a critical review by Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Sutton 26 September 2026
  6. New micro hotel approved for Scarbrook Road Croydon's Planning Committee has approved an outline application for a new micro hotel on Scarbrook Road, which will provide up to 20 rooms. Croydon 26 September 2026
  7. Whitgift Centre redevelopment plans unveiled Plans for a major redevelopment of Croydon's Whitgift Centre and surrounding areas have been unveiled, promising a significant transformation of the town centre. Croydon 26 September 2026
  8. London Museum opening phases: Victorian market Nov 2026 The London Museum is set to open its doors in phases, with the Victorian general market section launching on November 28, 2026. The poultry market is expected to follow in late... City of London 26 September 2026