Housing supply
Councils are approving new housing developments and developing strategic policies to increase housing supply and address homelessness.
Merton Council granted planning permission for 67 new homes at 57 High Path, Wimbledon, on 22 October 2026, a decision referred to the Greater London Authority. Ealing Council's Cabinet approved a new policy on 7 October 2026 to standardise homeless household placements, aiming to balance homelessness pressures with limited housing supply. Croydon Council discussed plans to build 1,000 new homes at a Housing Assurance Board meeting on 14 September 2026, having submitted a bid to the GLA for a 10-year programme.
Havering Council is establishing a task force to investigate homelessness, including housing supply and affordability, as discussed on 15 September 2026. Waltham Forest Council's Cabinet approved a review of its housing strategy on 8 September 2026, involving a two-year consultation to address housing challenges. Other councils, including Bromley, Kensington and Chelsea, and Hillingdon, have approved specific new housing developments in July and June 2026.
Croydon Council is awaiting an outcome from the GLA regarding its bid for a 10-year housing programme. The topic of housing supply concerns the availability of residential properties for sale or rent, a significant consideration in planning decisions. No upcoming meetings are listed with this topic on their agenda.
Key facts
- Merton Council granted planning permission for 67 new homes at 57 High Path, Wimbledon, on 22 October 2026. Source
- Ealing Council's Cabinet approved a new policy for homeless household placements on 7 October 2026. Source
- Croydon Council discussed plans to build 1,000 new homes at a Housing Assurance Board meeting on 14 September 2026. Source
- Havering Council is establishing a task force to investigate homelessness, including housing supply, as discussed on 15 September 2026. Source
- Waltham Forest Council's Cabinet approved a review of its housing strategy on 8 September 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 23 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.