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Affordable housing

610 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 73

  1. Student Housing, Industrial Space Planned for Kennington Lane Lambeth Council's Planning Applications Committee has approved plans for student housing and industrial space at 6-12 Kennington Lane. The decision, made at a meeting on... Lambeth 2 August 2025
  2. Kennington Community Centre to be Refurbished with New Homes Kennington is set to see a boost in community facilities and affordable housing as the Kennington Community Centre is slated for refurbishment and expansion, alongside the... Lambeth 2 August 2025
  3. Wood Green Timber Yard Redevelopment: 36 New Homes Proposed Wood Green, London – Timber Yard Redevelopment Plans Unveiled Haringey 2 August 2025
  4. Slade Green Road Flats Approved Despite Flood Risk Concerns Bexley Council's Planning Committee approved an application on Thursday, 31 July 2025, concerning flood risk and drainage at a proposed residential development at 176 Slade... Bexley 2 August 2025
  5. Bexley Mulls 121 Homes on Former Maternity Site Bexley Council's Planning Committee has approved plans to build 121 new homes on the site of the former Bexley Maternity Hospital, a locally listed building on Erith Road. The... Bexley 2 August 2025
  6. Lambeth Approves New Homes Hexagon Project with 50% Affordable Housing Lambeth Council has approved the New Homes Hexagon project, a plan that will see Countryside Properties (UK) Limited construct over 500 new homes across six sites in the... Lambeth 29 July 2025
  7. H&F Council Reviews Housing Options for Over 55s Hammersmith and Fulham Council is reviewing housing options for residents over 55, aiming to shape its 2026-31 Older People's Housing Strategy. The strategy will address the... Hammersmith and Fulham 29 July 2025
  8. Southall Community Centre Redevelopment Approved Despite Affordable Housing and Building Concerns Ealing Council's Planning Committee has approved the redevelopment of the Southall Community Centre site on Merrick Road, despite concerns about the loss of a locally listed... Ealing 29 July 2025