Issue

Affordable Housing

631 stories · discussed at 793 council meetings · 33 councils

Councils are currently focused on increasing affordable housing supply through new developments and funding, alongside discussions on housing targets and planning policies.

In November 2026, Tower Hamlets Council approved a new development at Tomlinson Close, which will include 33 affordable homes at social rent levels. Also in November 2026, Bexley Labour councillors called for a significant increase in affordable housing and council properties. Bromley Council accepted a grant from the Greater London Authority in October 2026 to support affordable housing development within the borough.

Lewisham Council is set to consult in November 2026 on new planning guidance that will generally discourage further purpose-built student accommodation, citing concerns about its impact on conventional housing targets. Merton Council granted planning permission for 67 new homes at 57 High Path, Wimbledon, in October 2026.

Upcoming meetings in November 2026 for Camden, Haringey, Richmond upon Thames, Kensington and Chelsea, and Redbridge will include discussions related to housing. Affordable housing refers to homes made available for purchase or rent at a cost accessible to people with low to moderate incomes.

Key facts

  1. Tower Hamlets Council approved a development at Tomlinson Close in November 2026 that will deliver 33 affordable homes at social rent levels. Source
  2. Lewisham Council will consult on new planning guidance to discourage further purpose-built student accommodation to avoid compromising housing targets. Source
  3. Bexley Labour councillors called for a significant increase in affordable housing and council properties in November 2026. Source
  4. Bromley Council accepted a grant from the GLA's Affordable and Social Housing Programme in October 2026. Source
  5. Merton Council granted planning permission for 67 new homes at 57 High Path, Wimbledon, in October 2026. 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 6 November 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

Stories, page 50

  1. Beam Park Development Achieves 50% Affordable Housing Target Barking and Dagenham Council's planning department has achieved a significant milestone, with the Beam Park development delivering 50% affordable housing. This was highlighted... Barking and Dagenham 2 April 2026
  2. Newham Secures £740k Grant for Standardised Housing Designs Newham Council has secured a £740,000 grant from the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) to develop a standardised book of house designs. This initiative... Newham 31 March 2026
  3. Civic Centre FF&E contracts awarded Haringey Council has awarded contracts for fixtures, fittings, and equipment (FF&E) for its new Civic Centre, a key step in the project to establish the council's new... Haringey 31 March 2026
  4. Tower Hamlets Council Approves £609m Housing Asset Strategy for 2026-2031 Tower Hamlets Council has approved a new five-year Housing Asset Management Strategy, committing £609 million to maintain, invest in, and future-proof its housing stock. Tower Hamlets 29 March 2026
  5. JP Morgan Chase £3bn Canary Wharf Deal Approved by Tower Hamlets Council Tower Hamlets Council's Cabinet has approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with JP Morgan Chase, paving the way for a significant £3 billion development in Canary Wharf.... Tower Hamlets 29 March 2026
  6. Chelsea Barracks Phase 5: 87 apartments approved, shifting from townhouses Westminster City Council's Strategic Planning Committee has approved plans for 87 new apartments at Phase 5 of the Chelsea Barracks redevelopment, a decision made on Tuesday,... Westminster 28 March 2026
  7. Kingston Pension Fund Sets Net Zero Target by 2050 with Interim Goals Kingston upon Thames Pension Fund has set an ambitious target to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, with significant interim goals to reduce carbon intensity and invest in... Kingston upon Thames 28 March 2026
  8. Kingston Pension Fund Allocates Significant Capital to Affordable Housing Initiatives Kingston Pension Fund has made a significant investment in affordable housing as part of its commitment to responsible investment and generating sustainable long-term returns.... Kingston upon Thames 28 March 2026