Issue

Housing Targets

7 stories · 7 councils

Wandsworth and Richmond councils are challenging the realism of proposed housing targets in the Mayor of London's Draft London Plan.

In September 2026, Wandsworth Council questioned the Mayor of London's Draft London Plan, deeming its proposed housing delivery target of 2,343 homes per year potentially unrealistic. Richmond Council also declared the draft London Plan's annual target of 540 homes unachievable in September 2026, citing limited development sites and past failures.

Meanwhile, councils continue to approve new housing developments. In September 2026, the Hammersmith and Fulham Planning and Development Control Committee approved revised plans for Albert Wharf, increasing residential units from 276 to 313. Croydon Council's Planning Committee approved plans for six new flats at 233 Hayes Lane in August 2026.

Housing targets are specific goals for the number of new homes to be built within a local authority's area. Harrow Council adopted its Local Plan 2021-2041 in March 2026, which outlines planning policies for the borough, despite concerns raised by councillors regarding the achievability of its housing targets.

Key facts

  1. Wandsworth Council questioned the proposed increase in its housing delivery target to 2,343 homes per year in September 2026. Source
  2. Richmond Council declared the draft London Plan's proposed annual housing target of 540 homes unrealistic in September 2026. Source
  3. Hammersmith and Fulham Planning and Development Control Committee approved an increase in residential units from 276 to 313 for Albert Wharf in September 2026. Source
  4. Croydon Council's Planning Committee approved plans for six new flats at 233 Hayes Lane in August 2026. Source
  5. Brent Council's Planning Committee approved plans for a three-bedroom dwelling on a Wembley grass verge in June 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.

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