Issue

Affordable Housing

561 stories · discussed at 616 council meetings · 32 councils

Councils are currently focused on the provision of affordable housing in new developments and future housing plans.

Southwark Council's Planning Committee A approved a major redevelopment in Bermondsey Place in October 2026, which will deliver 1,060 new homes. However, the committee significantly reduced the provision of affordable housing for the project from 40% to 12%, according to a report.

In contrast, Haringey Council approved plans in September 2026 to build 37 new affordable homes at Woodridings Court, transforming a disused site. Looking ahead, Croydon's Housing Assurance Board is scheduled to meet in October 2026, likely to discuss housing provision, and Barnet Council's Finance and Growth Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee will consider the council's response to the Draft London Plan in October 2026, which often includes housing targets.

Affordable housing refers to homes made available for purchase or rent at a cost accessible to people whose incomes are too low to afford market housing. This provision aims to offer housing at a cost below market rates for eligible individuals and families, addressing needs across various income groups.

Key facts

  1. Southwark Council's Planning Committee A approved a Bermondsey Place development in October 2026, reducing affordable housing from 40% to 12%. Source
  2. Haringey Council approved plans for 37 new affordable homes at Woodridings Court in September 2026. 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 8 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

Stories, page 39

  1. Dorchester Parade development approved with no affordable housing Lambeth Council's Planning Applications Committee has approved plans for the redevelopment of Dorchester Parade, Leigham Court Road, which will see the demolition of existing... Lambeth 29 April 2026
  2. Lambeth council approves new housing on Leigham Court Road Lambeth Council's Planning Applications Committee has approved plans for a new housing development on Leigham Court Road, following a meeting on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Lambeth 29 April 2026
  3. Warwick Avenue Scheme Faces Scrutiny Over Rat Risk and Rough Sleeper Concerns Concerns over the potential for a new public realm scheme in Warwick Avenue to exacerbate existing problems with rats and rodents, as well as attract more rough sleepers, were... Westminster 24 April 2026
  4. Warwick Avenue public realm scheme cost rises to £3m The cost of Westminster City Council's Warwick Avenue public realm scheme has risen to £3 million, a significant increase from previous estimates. The Housing and Regeneration... Westminster 24 April 2026
  5. Warwick Avenue scheme: Yorkstone paving cost questioned Westminster City Council's Housing and Regeneration Policy and Scrutiny Committee has approved the Warwick Avenue Public Realm Scheme, a £3 million project that faced scrutiny... Westminster 24 April 2026
  6. Curzon Street venue decision delayed Westminster City Council's Licensing Sub-Committee has postponed a decision on a controversial application for a new premises licence at Leconfield House on Curzon Street,... Westminster 18 April 2026
  7. New restaurant licence granted despite planning and noise objections A new restaurant licence has been granted for R3 Restaurant at 88-90 Leytonstone Road, E15 1TQ, despite significant objections from the council's planning, environmental health,... Newham 18 April 2026
  8. Restaurant garden hours restricted after resident noise fears An Italian restaurant's bid to serve alcohol in its rear garden has been significantly curtailed after residents raised concerns about noise, smell, and a lack of privacy.... Hammersmith and Fulham 17 April 2026