Issue

Affordable Housing

597 stories · discussed at 656 council meetings · 32 councils

Councils are currently deciding on affordable housing provision in new developments, with some approving 100% affordable schemes and others facing objections over its absence.

In October 2026, Barking and Dagenham Council's Planning Committee approved a development at Crowlands Golf Centre that will deliver 300 residential units as 100% affordable housing, split between social and key worker living rent. Meanwhile, Kensington and Chelsea Council's Planning Committee approved a development at 2-14 Telford Road despite resident objections over the absence of affordable housing contributions. Richmond upon Thames Council also granted retrospective planning permission for Kingston Bridge House, despite concerns about affordable housing provision.

The provision of housing that is affordable to people with low to moderate incomes remains a key focus for councils. The Housing & Homelessness Scrutiny Commission at Hackney Council is scheduled to meet on October 19, 2026, and the Planning Applications Committee at Kensington and Chelsea Council will meet on October 20, 2026, where affordable housing matters may be discussed.

Key facts

  1. Barking and Dagenham Council approved 300 affordable homes at Crowlands Golf Centre in October 2026. Source 1 Source 2
  2. The Crowlands Golf Centre development will be 100% affordable housing, with 56% for social rent and 44% for key worker living rent. Source
  3. Kensington and Chelsea Council's Planning Committee approved a development at 2-14 Telford Road in October 2026 despite objections over the absence of affordable housing. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
  4. Richmond upon Thames Council granted retrospective planning permission for 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 16 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

Stories, page 19

  1. Paragon Asra Housing to Double Richmond Investment Paragon Asra Housing (PA Housing) has announced plans to double its investment in Richmond over the next year, with a budget of £2,311,402 allocated for improvements to 359... Richmond upon Thames 10 September 2026
  2. Council reviews gambling policy amid harm concerns Barking and Dagenham Council's Licensing and Regulatory Committee has reviewed and approved a revised Statement of Gambling Licensing Policy, aiming to strengthen protections... Barking and Dagenham 10 September 2026
  3. Hackney Council's Homelessness Transformation Programme Faces Scrutiny Amidst Prevention Challenges Hackney Council's Housing and Homelessness Scrutiny Commission has reviewed the local authority's ambitious Homelessness and Temporary Accommodation Supply Transformation... Hackney 10 September 2026
  4. Hackney Council Explores Housing Company to Subsidize Rents and Mitigate Housing Benefit Loss Hackney Council is exploring the establishment of a housing company as a potential avenue to subsidise rents and mitigate housing benefit subsidy losses, with projected savings... Hackney 10 September 2026
  5. Hackney Council's Homelessness Transformation Programme Faces Challenges in Demand Management and Supply Hackney Council's Homelessness Transformation Programme is facing significant challenges in managing demand and increasing the supply of temporary accommodation, according to a... Hackney 10 September 2026
  6. Renters' Rights Act hits Hackney: prevention success drops 29% Hackney Council has experienced a significant drop in its success rate for preventing homelessness, with a 29% decrease in successful prevention and relief outcomes reported in... Hackney 10 September 2026
  7. Raymond Court Flats Approved After History of Appeals and Design Revisions Barnet Council's Planning Committee has approved plans for a mansard roof extension at Raymond Court, Pembroke Road, which will add four new self-contained flats to the existing... Barnet 10 September 2026
  8. Barnet Council Faces Market Challenges for Housing Projects Barnet Council is grappling with a challenging market for its housing development projects, facing significant headwinds from inflation, rising interest rates, and a notable... Barnet 9 September 2026