Issue

Affordable Housing

561 stories · discussed at 618 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 46

  1. Lambeth Aims for 10,000 New Homes, Focus on Social Rent Lambeth Council has set an ambitious target to deliver at least 10,000 new homes over the next decade, with a significant focus on increasing the supply of social rent... Lambeth 25 March 2026
  2. Enfield Launches Urgent Vaccination Drive Amidst Measles Outbreak Enfield is experiencing a significant measles outbreak, prompting an urgent vaccination drive across the borough. The Healthy and Safe Communities Scrutiny Panel met on... Enfield 25 March 2026
  3. Lambeth Council Reaffirms 10,000 New Homes Target with 40% Affordable Homes Goal Lambeth Council has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering at least 10,000 new homes over the next decade, with a significant focus on ensuring 40% of these are genuinely... Lambeth 25 March 2026
  4. Lambeth Council Approves Accelerated New Homes Programme to Address Housing Crisis Lambeth Council has approved plans to accelerate its New Homes Programme (NHP), aiming to deliver at least 10,000 new homes over the next decade with a target of 40% affordable... Lambeth 25 March 2026
  5. Lambeth Council Approves Ambitious New Homes Programme Lambeth Council has approved an ambitious New Homes Programme, aiming to deliver at least 10,000 new homes over the next decade, with a target of 40% being genuinely affordable.... Lambeth 25 March 2026
  6. Hackney Downs Station area improvements abandoned after public outcry Plans to improve the public realm around Hackney Downs Station have been abandoned following significant public opposition, particularly to proposals for two-way traffic on... Hackney 24 March 2026
  7. Hillingdon approves £45m housing upgrade plan Hillingdon Council's Cabinet has approved a £45 million investment plan to upgrade and improve the borough's housing stock, aiming to enhance living conditions and ensure... Hillingdon 23 March 2026
  8. Newham Council to Convert Housing Tenure for Affordability Newham Council's Cabinet has approved a change in housing tenure for 41 units across two development sites, Burgoyne's Depot and Greenhill Centre. The tenure will be converted... Newham 22 March 2026