affordable housing
Southwark and Hammersmith and Fulham councils are currently making decisions on the provision of affordable housing within new developments.
Southwark Council's Planning Committee (Major Applications) B refused a housing plan for the Borough Triangle site in September 2026, citing insufficient affordable housing. The proposal sought to reduce affordable housing from 35.02% to a minimum of 10%. In July 2026, Southwark Council's Planning Committee (Smaller Applications) approved a Camberwell residential building including 40% on-site affordable housing.
Hammersmith and Fulham Council's Planning and Development Control Committee approved a new affordable housing development in April 2026. This scheme will provide 20 dwellings, all designated as affordable housing, with 30% for social rent and 70% for shared ownership. Affordable housing refers to homes available at a lower cost to eligible individuals or families.
Key facts
- Southwark Council refused a Borough Triangle housing plan in September 2026. Source
- The refused plan proposed reducing affordable housing from 35.02% to 10%. Source
- Southwark Council approved a Camberwell building in July 2026 with 40% on-site affordable housing. Source
- Hammersmith and Fulham Council approved a 100% affordable housing development in April 2026. Source
- The Hammersmith and Fulham scheme includes 30% social rent and 70% shared ownership. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on, with background from Wikipedia. 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.