Housing Supply
Councils are currently planning new housing developments and reviewing strategies to increase housing supply.
Croydon Council is planning to build 1,000 new homes to address homelessness and increase housing supply, as discussed in September 2026. The council has submitted a bid to the Greater London Authority for a 10-year programme and is awaiting an outcome. Meanwhile, Bromley Council approved 42 affordable homes in July 2026, and Kensington and Chelsea Council approved 27 residential flats in July 2026. Hillingdon's Planning Committee also approved new homes in June 2026.
Waltham Forest Council's Cabinet approved a review of its housing strategy in September 2026, which will involve a two-year consultation process with residents and stakeholders. This aims to assess the current strategy, agreed in January 2024, and identify new ideas. Separately, Havering Council established a new task force in September 2026 to investigate homelessness and rough sleeping, including housing supply and affordability.
Key facts
- Croydon Council plans to build 1,000 new homes to increase housing supply, discussed in September 2026. Source
- Havering Council established a task force in September 2026 to investigate homelessness and housing supply. Source
- Waltham Forest Council's Cabinet approved a review of its housing strategy in September 2026. Source
- Bromley Council approved 42 affordable homes in July 2026. Source
- Kensington and Chelsea Council approved 27 residential flats in July 2026. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. 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 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.