Issue

Affordable Housing

603 stories · discussed at 662 council meetings · 32 councils

Councils are currently debating the provision of affordable housing in new developments and meeting targets across London.

Greenwich Council's Planning Board approved a Deptford development in October 2026 for 802 homes, but it missed its affordable housing target. Separately, Kensington and Chelsea Council approved a 27-flat development in Telford Road in October 2026, despite resident objections regarding the absence of affordable housing contributions. These decisions highlight ongoing discussions about meeting affordable housing needs in new schemes.

In contrast, Barking and Dagenham Council approved a 100% affordable housing development of 300 homes at Crowlands Golf Centre in October 2026, split between social and key worker living rent. Richmond upon Thames Council also approved a conversion in October 2026 despite affordability concerns. Discussions on housing provision are scheduled for Hackney's Housing & Homelessness Scrutiny Commission and Kensington and Chelsea's Housing & Communities Select Committee in October 2026.

Affordable housing refers to homes made available for purchase or rent at a cost accessible to people with low to moderate incomes, who might otherwise struggle to afford market-rate housing. Councils aim to increase the supply of such housing to meet local needs.

Key facts

  1. Greenwich Council's Planning Board approved a Deptford development of 802 homes in October 2026, which missed its affordable housing target. Source 1 Source 2
  2. Kensington and Chelsea Council approved a 27-flat development in Telford Road in October 2026 despite the absence of affordable housing. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
  3. Barking and Dagenham Council approved 300 affordable homes at Crowlands Golf Centre in October 2026, designated for social rent and key worker living rent. Source 1 Source 2
  4. Richmond upon Thames Council approved the conversion of Kingston Bridge House in October 2026 despite concerns about affordable housing provision. 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 18 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

Stories, page 63

  1. Cally community plan gets green light Islington Council's Executive has approved the We Are Cally Plan 2025-2028, a community development strategy for the Caledonian Road area, at a meeting on Thursday, January 22,... Islington 25 January 2026
  2. New primary school and 584 homes planned for Romford Homebase site Plans for a new primary school and 584 homes on the former Romford Homebase site have been presented to Havering Council's Strategic Planning Committee. The redevelopment... Havering 25 January 2026
  3. Romford's former Debenhams site to become homes and hotel A significant redevelopment project is set to transform Romford's former Debenhams site into a mixed-use development featuring new homes and a hotel. The plans, discussed at a... Havering 25 January 2026
  4. Haringey Council Approves Updated Damp and Mould Policy for Tenants Haringey Council has approved an updated Damp and Mould Policy for its tenants, aiming to provide a clear and transparent framework for addressing these issues in council-owned... Haringey 24 January 2026
  5. Haringey Council Acquires 12 New Homes at 67 Lawrence Road Haringey Council has acquired 12 new homes as part of its commitment to increasing the availability of affordable housing in the borough. Haringey 24 January 2026
  6. Hounslow Council Approves Sale of Garage Sites for Social Housing Development Hounslow Council's Cabinet has approved the sale of six council garage sites and the site at Clements Court for the development of new social rented homes. The decision, made... Hounslow 24 January 2026
  7. Haringey Council Approves New Garage Allocation Policy to Improve Management and Usage Haringey Council has officially adopted a new Garage Allocations Policy, aiming to modernise and enhance the management of its housing services. The decision was made at a... Haringey 24 January 2026
  8. Haringey Council Implements New Policy to Keep Communal Areas Clear Haringey Council has introduced a new policy aimed at keeping communal areas clear of obstructions, enhancing safety for residents and ensuring compliance with housing standards. Haringey 24 January 2026