Affordable housing
Councils are currently deciding on new housing developments, with some schemes delivering affordable homes while others proceed without any.
Greenwich Council's Planning Board approved a large development in Deptford in October 2026, which will deliver 802 homes and 15 years of affordable workspace, though it missed its affordable housing target. Separately, Barking and Dagenham Council approved 300 affordable homes on Green Belt land at Crowlands Golf Centre in October 2026, as part of a larger scheme of 1,298 homes that will be entirely affordable.
In contrast, Kensington and Chelsea Planning Committee approved a development for 27 flats and a nursery in October 2026, despite resident objections and the absence of affordable housing contributions. Looking ahead, the Wandsworth Planning Applications Committee is scheduled to meet on 22 October 2026, and Greenwich Council and Kensington and Chelsea Full Council are meeting on 21 October 2026.
Key facts
- Greenwich Council's Planning Board approved a Deptford development with 802 homes in October 2026, including 15 years of affordable workspace. Source
- The Deptford development approved by Greenwich Council's Planning Board in October 2026 missed its affordable housing target. Source
- Barking and Dagenham Council approved 300 affordable homes on Green Belt land at Crowlands Golf Centre in October 2026. Source
- The Crowlands Golf Centre development approved by Barking and Dagenham Council will be entirely affordable housing. Source 1 Source 2
- Kensington and Chelsea Planning Committee approved a development of 27 flats and a nursery in October 2026 with no affordable housing. 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 21 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.