GLA's 'Support for housebuilding' London Plan Guidance
Lambeth Council recently used the GLA's 'Support for housebuilding' London Plan Guidance to approve a major development with reduced affordable housing.
In September 2026, Lambeth Council's Planning Applications Committee approved the Vauxhall Square development, which includes 1,097 new homes. Officers cited the GLA's 'Support for housebuilding' London Plan Guidance as the basis for approving 25% affordable housing, a reduction from the previously required 35%.
The GLA's 'Support for housebuilding' London Plan Guidance is issued by the Greater London Authority to support housebuilding. It is used as a basis for deviating from local affordable housing policy, as seen in the Vauxhall Square decision.
Key facts
- Lambeth Council's Planning Applications Committee approved the Vauxhall Square development in September 2026. Source 1 Source 2
- The Vauxhall Square development will include 1,097 new homes. Source 1 Source 2
- The Vauxhall Square development was approved with 25% affordable housing. Source 1 Source 2
- This 25% affordable housing is a reduction from the previously required 35%. Source
- Officers cited the GLA's 'Support for housebuilding' London Plan Guidance for the departure from policy. Source
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