Issue

Affordable housing

603 stories · discussed at 662 council meetings · 32 councils

Councils are currently debating the provision of affordable housing in new developments and meeting targets across London.

Greenwich Council's Planning Board approved a Deptford development in October 2026 for 802 homes, but it missed its affordable housing target. Separately, Kensington and Chelsea Council approved a 27-flat development in Telford Road in October 2026, despite resident objections regarding the absence of affordable housing contributions. These decisions highlight ongoing discussions about meeting affordable housing needs in new schemes.

In contrast, Barking and Dagenham Council approved a 100% affordable housing development of 300 homes at Crowlands Golf Centre in October 2026, split between social and key worker living rent. Richmond upon Thames Council also approved a conversion in October 2026 despite affordability concerns. Discussions on housing provision are scheduled for Hackney's Housing & Homelessness Scrutiny Commission and Kensington and Chelsea's Housing & Communities Select Committee in October 2026.

Affordable housing refers to homes made available for purchase or rent at a cost accessible to people with low to moderate incomes, who might otherwise struggle to afford market-rate housing. Councils aim to increase the supply of such housing to meet local needs.

Key facts

  1. Greenwich Council's Planning Board approved a Deptford development of 802 homes in October 2026, which missed its affordable housing target. Source 1 Source 2
  2. Kensington and Chelsea Council approved a 27-flat development in Telford Road in October 2026 despite the absence of affordable housing. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
  3. Barking and Dagenham Council approved 300 affordable homes at Crowlands Golf Centre in October 2026, designated for social rent and key worker living rent. Source 1 Source 2
  4. Richmond upon Thames Council approved the conversion of Kingston Bridge House in October 2026 despite concerns about affordable housing provision. 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 18 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

Stories, page 26

  1. Community centre review findings accepted by council Islington Council's Executive has accepted the findings of a Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee review into the borough's community centres, a move that will shape the... Islington 3 August 2026
  2. Croydon BID Renewal Decision Delegated Croydon Council's Cabinet has delegated the decision on the renewal of the Croydon Business Improvement District (BID) to officers, a move that will see the Corporate Director... Croydon 2 August 2026
  3. Croydon Council Consolidates Services at Cavendish House Croydon Council is set to consolidate several key customer-facing services into a single 'Front Door' reception at Cavendish House, located at 51-55 South End. The decision,... Croydon 2 August 2026
  4. Mitcham Development Approved Despite Heritage Concerns, Offering 249 Social Homes Merton Council's Development and Planning Applications Committee has approved a significant mixed-use development at 1-12 Majestic Way, Mitcham, despite concerns raised about... Merton 1 August 2026
  5. Merton Council Approves 'Car-Lite' Mitcham Development with 249 Social Homes Merton Council's Development and Planning Applications Committee has approved plans for a significant mixed-use development at 1-12 Majestic Way, Mitcham. The project, which... Merton 1 August 2026
  6. New Mitcham development to include 1,308 sqm commercial space A new mixed-use development at 1-12 Majestic Way in Mitcham, featuring 1,308 square meters of commercial space and 249 social rented homes, has been approved by Merton Council's... Merton 1 August 2026
  7. Mitcham Town Centre Regeneration Fund to Receive £60,000 from New Housing Development Merton Council's Development and Planning Applications Committee has approved a £60,000 contribution towards the regeneration of Mitcham Town Centre as part of a major new... Merton 1 August 2026
  8. Richmond Council Adopts New Private Rented Sector Offer Policy to Reduce Homelessness and Costs Richmond Council has adopted a new Private Rented Sector Offer Policy aimed at improving choices for individuals facing homelessness and reducing the council's expenditure on... Richmond upon Thames 1 August 2026