social rented homes
Southwark Council recently refused a housing plan over insufficient social rented homes, as other councils approve new build programmes.
In September 2026, Southwark Council's Planning Committee (Major Applications) B refused a housing plan for the Borough Triangle site, citing insufficient affordable housing and significant heritage harm. The decision meant a proposed reduction in affordable housing from 35.02% to a minimum of 10% would not proceed, impacting the delivery of 153 social rented homes.
Councils are also progressing plans to increase social rented homes, a form of affordable housing provided at significantly below market rents. In January 2026, Hounslow Council's Cabinet approved the sale of garage sites for new social rented homes, and Tower Hamlets Council's Cabinet approved procurement for 148 new social rented homes across five schemes.
Enfield Council also moved to expand its council housing stock in September 2025, with a decision to acquire land for 58 new council homes in Crews Hill. Authority was delegated to the Cabinet Member for Housing to finalise the land acquisition.
Key facts
- Southwark Council's Planning Committee refused a housing plan for Borough Triangle in September 2026. Source
- The refused plan proposed a minimum of 10% affordable housing, down from an original 35.02%. Source
- Hounslow Council's Cabinet approved the sale of garage sites for new social rented homes in January 2026. Source
- Enfield Council decided to acquire land for 58 new council homes in September 2025. Source
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