Issue

Affordable housing

608 stories · discussed at 684 council meetings · 33 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 51

  1. New £4.8m fund to help low-income households Barking and Dagenham Council has launched a new £4.8 million fund to provide a crucial safety net for low-income households facing financial hardship. The Crisis and Resilience... Barking and Dagenham 26 March 2026
  2. Harrow Council Adopts Local Plan 2021-2041 Amidst Debate on Housing Targets and Site Allocations Harrow Council has officially adopted its Local Plan for 2021-2041, a comprehensive document guiding future development across the borough. The decision was made during a... Harrow 26 March 2026
  3. Concerns Raised Over Harrow Local Plan's Housing Targets Harrow Council has adopted the Harrow Local Plan 2021-2041, a comprehensive document outlining planning policies for the borough, despite significant concerns raised by... Harrow 26 March 2026
  4. Harrow Council Adopts Local Plan Amidst Housing Target Debate Harrow Council has officially adopted the Harrow Local Plan 2021-2041, a comprehensive document outlining planning policies for the borough. The plan was approved by a vote of... Harrow 26 March 2026
  5. Tower Hamlets Council Faces £18.6m Budget Overspend Driven by Social Care Demand Tower Hamlets Council is facing a projected budget overspend of £18.6 million for the financial year 2025-26, according to a report presented to the Overview & Scrutiny... Tower Hamlets 25 March 2026
  6. Bromley Council launches £8.9m Crisis and Resilience Fund to support residents Bromley Council is set to allocate £8.9 million towards a new Crisis and Resilience Fund, aimed at supporting residents facing immediate financial hardship and building... Bromley 25 March 2026
  7. Major Lambeth Housing Projects Get Green Light Lambeth Council's Cabinet has approved a series of major housing projects, reinforcing its commitment to delivering at least 10,000 new homes over the next decade as part of its... Lambeth 25 March 2026
  8. 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