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Affordable housing

609 stories · discussed at 681 council meetings · 33 councils

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

  1. Greenwich Council's Planning Board approved a Deptford development with 802 homes in October 2026, including 15 years of affordable workspace. Source
  2. The Deptford development approved by Greenwich Council's Planning Board in October 2026 missed its affordable housing target. Source
  3. Barking and Dagenham Council approved 300 affordable homes on Green Belt land at Crowlands Golf Centre in October 2026. Source
  4. The Crowlands Golf Centre development approved by Barking and Dagenham Council will be entirely affordable housing. Source 1 Source 2
  5. 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.

Stories, page 70

  1. Harrow Approves Expanded Demolition at Grange Farm Due to Asbestos Concerns Harrow Council has approved the demolition of two additional blocks at Grange Farm, citing health and safety concerns related to asbestos discovered during ongoing demolition... Harrow 2 November 2025
  2. Charlton warehouse demolition refused over design concerns Greenwich Council's Local Planning Committee has rejected a proposal to demolish a warehouse in Charlton, citing concerns over its design and potential impact on the surrounding... Greenwich 1 November 2025
  3. Three new homes approved for Durrell Road in Hammersmith and Fulham Hammersmith and Fulham's Planning and Development Control Committee has approved the construction of three new homes on Durrell Road, Munster. The decision was made at a meeting... Hammersmith and Fulham 16 October 2025
  4. Church Street Regeneration Plan Updated: 430 New Homes Planned for Site A Westminster City Council is moving forward with its Church Street regeneration project, with plans to build 430 new homes. The Shareholder Committee met on Friday 26 September... Westminster 30 September 2025
  5. Richmond Council Approves Demolition of Former Clarendon School for Potential Affordable Housing Richmond Council has approved plans to demolish the former Clarendon School site on Hanworth Road in Hampton, paving the way for potential affordable housing development. The... Richmond upon Thames 29 September 2025
  6. Springfield Hospital Affordable Housing Plan Faces Setback as Council Refuses Reduction Wandsworth Council's Planning Applications Committee has refused a proposal to reduce the amount of affordable housing in the Springfield Hospital redevelopment project. Wandsworth 29 September 2025
  7. Vauxhall Square Redevelopment Could Reach 68 Storeys Lambeth Council's Planning Applications Committee has reviewed a pre-application for the Vauxhall Square redevelopment, a project that could include buildings reaching up to 68... Lambeth 27 September 2025
  8. Morden Regeneration: Council to Seek Development Partner Merton Council is set to embark on a major regeneration of Morden town centre, seeking a development partner to bring its vision to life. The council aims to launch the... Merton 26 September 2025