Issue

Affordable housing

603 stories · discussed at 658 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 29

  1. Bromley Council Approves 42 Affordable Homes to Replace Poverest Centre Bromley Council's Development Control Committee has approved plans to replace the Poverest Adult Education Centre with 42 affordable homes, a decision made at a meeting on... Bromley 27 July 2026
  2. Council approves £30k bus route changes for Heartlands Haringey Council's Cabinet Member for Climate Action, Councillor Gio Iozzi, has approved changes to bus routes serving the new Heartlands development in Wood Green, at a cost of... Haringey 27 July 2026
  3. Wood Green gets new bus routes for 2,000 homes New bus routes are set to serve approximately 2,000 homes in Wood Green, following a decision by Haringey Council's Cabinet Member for Climate Action, Councillor Gio Iozzi. The... Haringey 27 July 2026
  4. Hackney backs £431k scheme to keep boys out of youth justice Hackney Council has approved a £431,000 scheme to provide five places in a supported accommodation project aimed at preventing young boys aged 16 and 17 from entering the youth... Hackney 26 July 2026
  5. Council tax hike doubles burden on poorest, Labour claims Labour councillors have claimed that a recent council tax increase will disproportionately burden the poorest residents in Kensington and Chelsea, effectively doubling their... Kensington and Chelsea 25 July 2026
  6. Youth Cabinet Lead: Young people can't afford to live in Kensington and Chelsea Young people are increasingly concerned they will be unable to afford to live in Kensington and Chelsea, the borough where they grew up, with worries extending beyond just... Kensington and Chelsea 25 July 2026
  7. New legislation forces changes to Hackney planning decisions Hackney Council is preparing to significantly reform its planning decision-making processes in line with new national legislation, the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025,... Hackney 25 July 2026
  8. Hillingdon launches Age Friendly Plan for older residents Hillingdon Council has officially launched its Age Friendly Plan, a comprehensive five-year strategy designed to enhance the health and well-being of its older residents and... Hillingdon 25 July 2026