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Affordable housing

610 stories · discussed at 679 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 75

  1. Islington Council Approves Article 4 Directions to Protect Commercial Properties Islington Council has moved to protect commercial properties by approving the second tranche of Article 4 Directions. The decision, made at the Executive meeting on Thursday 17... Islington 20 July 2025
  2. Richmond Council Faces Challenges in Recycling and Affordable Housing; Temporary Housing Numbers Rise Richmond Council is facing challenges in key performance areas, particularly in recycling and affordable housing, according to a recent Policy and Performance Review Board... Richmond upon Thames 20 July 2025
  3. Aylesham Centre Redevelopment Sparks Resident Objections and Council Appeal Defense Plans to redevelop the Aylesham Centre in Peckham are facing significant opposition, with over 2,500 local residents, businesses, and community groups voicing concerns. The... Southwark 20 July 2025
  4. Khan Slams Wandsworth's Local Plan Review Over Affordable Housing Wandsworth Council's Local Plan Partial Review is facing criticism from London Mayor Sadiq Khan, who has voiced concerns regarding its potential impact on affordable housing... Wandsworth 20 July 2025
  5. Surbiton Residents Object to Southborough Close Housing Plan Surbiton residents have voiced their concerns regarding a planning application for The Ranch, 8 Southborough Close, which proposes the demolition of the existing property and... Kingston upon Thames 20 July 2025
  6. Ealing Adopts New Housing Strategy Amid Resident Concerns Ealing Council has adopted its new Housing Strategy for 2025-2030, Great Homes, Better Lives, outlining the council's commitment to addressing housing challenges across the... Ealing 20 July 2025
  7. Camden Council to Standardize Temporary Housing Rents to Address Financial Pressures Camden Council is set to standardise temporary housing rents to alleviate financial pressures and ensure fair access to housing support. The decision, made during a Resources... Camden 20 July 2025
  8. Mill Hill Car Park to Become 130 New Homes A former car park in Mill Hill will be transformed into 130 new homes after Barnet Council's Strategic Planning Committee approved the application. The development, located at... Barnet 20 July 2025