Social rent
Councils are currently approving plans for new social rent homes and increasing provision in existing developments across several boroughs.
Islington Council's Planning Committee approved 24 new social homes on the Harvist Estate in October 2026, replacing car parking spaces with family housing. In September 2026, Hackney Council's Planning Sub-Committee granted permission to convert a community flat into a social rent property. Haringey Council also approved a contract for nine new council homes in September 2026 and acquired 21 new council homes in August 2026.
Barnet Council's Planning Committee approved increasing social rent homes from 114 to 286 at the Hyde Estate Road development in July 2026. Also in July 2026, Haringey Council's Cabinet approved the demolition of properties and construction of 61 new council homes. Wandsworth Council approved 55 new social rent homes as part of the Roehampton Library redevelopment in March 2026, while Southwark Council is planning approximately 50 new alms housing units at social rent levels.
Social rent is a type of affordable housing provided by local authorities and housing associations, where rents are typically set at a lower level than market rates. Councils are currently working to increase the supply of these homes to meet local housing needs. No upcoming meetings are currently scheduled to discuss this topic.
Key facts
- Islington Council's Planning Committee approved 24 new social homes on the Harvist Estate in October 2026. Source
- Hackney Council's Planning Sub-Committee approved converting a community flat into a social rent property in September 2026. Source
- Barnet Council approved increasing social rent homes from 114 to 286 at Hyde Estate Road in July 2026. Source
- Haringey Council's Cabinet approved 61 new council homes as part of the High Road West development 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 14 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.