New Homes Programme (NHP)
Lambeth Council is accelerating its New Homes Programme to deliver 10,000 homes, while Hackney Council's Cabinet will discuss the programme in October 2026.
Lambeth Council's Cabinet approved plans in March 2026 to accelerate its New Homes Programme, aiming to deliver at least 10,000 new homes over the next decade. This includes a target of 40% affordable housing, with a significant focus on social rent homes, to address the borough's severe housing crisis, where over 28,000 households are on the council housing waiting list.
Hackney Council's Cabinet is scheduled to discuss the New Homes Programme on October 6, 2026. The programme, which aims to increase housing supply, is a key initiative for both Hackney and Lambeth Councils to build new homes, including social rent and for sale properties, to meet local housing needs.
Key facts
- Lambeth Council's Cabinet approved accelerating the NHP on March 23, 2026. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
- Lambeth's NHP aims to deliver at least 10,000 new homes over the next decade. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
- Lambeth's NHP targets 40% affordable housing, with a focus on social rent homes. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
- Over 28,000 households are on Lambeth Council's housing waiting list. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
- Approximately 4,400 households in Lambeth are in temporary accommodation. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
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