social rent
Councils are currently focused on increasing the provision of social rent homes through new developments and conversions.
Councils are actively increasing social rent provision, with Hackney Council's Planning Sub-Committee granting permission in September 2026 to convert a community flat into a social rent property. Haringey Council's Cabinet Member for Housing also approved contracts in September 2026 for nine new social housing units at Kings Road Car Park and 37 new affordable homes at Woodridings Court. In July 2026, Barnet Council's Planning Committee approved increasing social rent homes from 114 to 286 units at the Hyde Estate Road development.
Further efforts to boost social rent housing include Haringey Council's Cabinet approval in July 2026 for 61 new council homes at High Road West. Hammersmith and Fulham Council's Planning and Development Control Committee approved a development in April 2026 where 25% of new homes will be social rent. Wandsworth Council's Planning Applications Committee also approved 55 new social rent homes for the Roehampton Library redevelopment in March 2026. Southwark Council is planning to develop around 50 social rent homes for older people, projected for completion in Q3 2029-30.
Social rent is a form of affordable housing where rents are typically set by local authorities and housing associations at levels generally lower than market rates. Councils are working to increase the availability of these homes, often through new construction or the conversion of existing properties. No upcoming council meetings are currently scheduled to discuss this topic.
Key facts
- Hackney Council's Planning Sub-Committee granted permission in September 2026 for a community flat to become a social rent property. Source
- Barnet Council approved increasing social rent homes from 114 to 286 units at Hyde Estate Road in July 2026. Source
- Haringey Council's Cabinet approved construction of 61 new council homes at High Road West in July 2026. Source
- Wandsworth Council approved 55 new social rent homes for the Roehampton Library redevelopment in March 2026. Source
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