Issue

Affordable Housing

561 stories · discussed at 617 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 41

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. JP Morgan Chase £3bn Canary Wharf Deal Approved by Tower Hamlets Council Tower Hamlets Council's Cabinet has approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with JP Morgan Chase, paving the way for a significant £3 billion development in Canary Wharf.... Tower Hamlets 29 March 2026
  8. Chelsea Barracks Phase 5: 87 apartments approved, shifting from townhouses Westminster City Council's Strategic Planning Committee has approved plans for 87 new apartments at Phase 5 of the Chelsea Barracks redevelopment, a decision made on Tuesday,... Westminster 28 March 2026