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 18

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  5. Brent Cross Development: New Leases Secured for University Campus, Parks, and Retail Spaces Barnet Council's Cabinet has received an update on the ongoing Brent Cross development, with significant progress noted on new leases for key facilities and the expansion of... Barnet 17 September 2026
  6. Council's housing strategy targets affordability and safety Hammersmith and Fulham Council has unveiled its new Housing Strategy for 2026-2031, a comprehensive plan designed to tackle the borough's housing challenges by focusing on... Hammersmith and Fulham 17 September 2026
  7. Albert Wharf plans revised, more homes approved Plans for the redevelopment of Albert Wharf and Swedish Wharf have been revised, with an increase in the number of approved residential units from 276 to 313. The changes,... Hammersmith and Fulham 17 September 2026
  8. Kingston Council Approves New Healthcare Rehabilitation Centre for Warren Park Kingston upon Thames Council's Planning Committee has approved plans for a new three-storey healthcare rehabilitation centre at Warren Park Children's Centre on Kingston Hill.... Kingston upon Thames 17 September 2026