Issue

Affordable Housing

597 stories · discussed at 647 council meetings · 32 councils

Councils are currently deciding on affordable housing provision in new developments, with some approving 100% affordable schemes and others facing objections over its absence.

In October 2026, Barking and Dagenham Council's Planning Committee approved a development at Crowlands Golf Centre that will deliver 300 residential units as 100% affordable housing, split between social and key worker living rent. Meanwhile, Kensington and Chelsea Council's Planning Committee approved a development at 2-14 Telford Road despite resident objections over the absence of affordable housing contributions. Richmond upon Thames Council also granted retrospective planning permission for Kingston Bridge House, despite concerns about affordable housing provision.

The provision of housing that is affordable to people with low to moderate incomes remains a key focus for councils. The Housing & Homelessness Scrutiny Commission at Hackney Council is scheduled to meet on October 19, 2026, and the Planning Applications Committee at Kensington and Chelsea Council will meet on October 20, 2026, where affordable housing matters may be discussed.

Key facts

  1. Barking and Dagenham Council approved 300 affordable homes at Crowlands Golf Centre in October 2026. Source 1 Source 2
  2. The Crowlands Golf Centre development will be 100% affordable housing, with 56% for social rent and 44% for key worker living rent. Source
  3. Kensington and Chelsea Council's Planning Committee approved a development at 2-14 Telford Road in October 2026 despite objections over the absence of affordable housing. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
  4. Richmond upon Thames Council granted retrospective planning permission for Kingston Bridge House in October 2026 despite concerns about affordable housing provision. 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 16 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

Stories, page 74

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. Wandsworth Council to Ballot Residents on Alton Renewal Plan by Sept '25 as Part of Broader Housing Plan Wandsworth Council is set to ballot residents on the Alton Renewal Plan by September 2025, as part of its commitment to creating a fairer borough. The decision was made during a... Wandsworth 17 July 2025
  5. K&C Housing Strategy Aims for Safe and Diverse Homes Post-Grenfell Kensington and Chelsea are set to implement a new housing strategy, prioritising safe and modern homes in the wake of the Grenfell Tower tragedy. The Leadership Team reviewed... Kensington and Chelsea 13 July 2025
  6. Lewisham Council Advances Social Housing Plan Lewisham Council is progressing with its Building for Lewisham Programme, an initiative designed to increase the availability of social housing within the borough. The council... Lewisham 13 July 2025
  7. Islington Council to Debate Support for Private Renters Islington Council convened on Thursday, 10 July 2025, to discuss a motion aimed at bolstering support for the borough's private renters, who constitute over a third of... Islington 13 July 2025
  8. Merton Council Aims for 50% Affordable Housing at Britannia Point Development Merton Council is aiming for 50% of new homes at the Britannia Point development to be affordable, according to a recent council meeting. The council also confirmed they have... Merton 13 July 2025