Affordable housing
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.