London Plan targets
Kensington and Chelsea Council recently approved a development with no affordable housing, raising questions about London Plan housing targets and viability assessments.
Kensington and Chelsea Council's Planning Committee approved a development for 27 flats at Telford Road and Ladbroke Grove on 12 October 2026, despite resident objections and the absence of affordable housing. The decision followed discussions related to viability assessments for affordable housing contributions, which are influenced by London Plan housing targets.
Discussions around the Telford Road development considered London Plan housing targets in relation to viability assessments for affordable housing contributions. The London Plan sets the overarching spatial development strategy and housing targets for the Greater London Authority.
Key facts
- Kensington and Chelsea Planning Committee approved plans for 27 residential flats at 2-14 Telford Road and 246-248 Ladbroke Grove on 12 October 2026. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
- The approved development includes a nursery and 27 residential flats. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
- The development was approved despite the absence of affordable housing contributions. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
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