Housing Mix
Councils are currently discussing the variety and proportion of housing types and tenures in new developments, particularly regarding affordable housing provision.
Croydon Council's Planning Committee discussed proposals for 138 new homes at 89 Waddon Way in July 2026, with 20% designated as social rented affordable housing. Newham Council's Strategic Development Committee deferred a decision on a 79-home development at 1 Stansfeld Road in April 2026, citing concerns over affordability and the proposed housing mix.
Havering Council's Strategic Planning Committee approved a development of 106 new flats at Angel Way in March 2026, despite concerns raised by Councillor Joshua Chapman about the lack of affordable housing. Councils are considering the variety of housing types and tenures in new developments.
Key facts
- Croydon Council's Planning Committee discussed proposals for 138 new homes at 89 Waddon Way in July 2026. Source
- 20% of the proposed homes at 89 Waddon Way were designated as social rented affordable housing. Source
- Newham Council deferred a decision on a 79-home development at 1 Stansfeld Road in April 2026. Source
- Concerns over affordability and housing mix led to the deferral of the 1 Stansfeld Road development. Source
- Havering Council approved 106 new flats at Angel Way in March 2026, despite affordable housing concerns. 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.