Issue

Affordable Housing

597 stories · discussed at 647 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 28

  1. Biggin Hill youth centre to host new family services Biggin Hill's Spitfire Youth Centre is set to become the new home for combined Children and Family Centre services, following a decision by Bromley Council's Executive. The move... Bromley 28 July 2026
  2. Bromley Council to co-locate Children & Family and Youth Services at Spitfire Youth Centre, selling Sunningvale Centre for housing Bromley Council's Executive has agreed to develop proposals for the co-location of Children & Family Centre Services and Youth Services at the Spitfire Youth Centre in Biggin... Bromley 28 July 2026
  3. Bromley Council Approves 42 Affordable Homes to Replace Poverest Centre Bromley Council's Development Control Committee has approved plans to replace the Poverest Adult Education Centre with 42 affordable homes, a decision made at a meeting on... Bromley 27 July 2026
  4. Council approves £30k bus route changes for Heartlands Haringey Council's Cabinet Member for Climate Action, Councillor Gio Iozzi, has approved changes to bus routes serving the new Heartlands development in Wood Green, at a cost of... Haringey 27 July 2026
  5. Wood Green gets new bus routes for 2,000 homes New bus routes are set to serve approximately 2,000 homes in Wood Green, following a decision by Haringey Council's Cabinet Member for Climate Action, Councillor Gio Iozzi. The... Haringey 27 July 2026
  6. Hackney backs £431k scheme to keep boys out of youth justice Hackney Council has approved a £431,000 scheme to provide five places in a supported accommodation project aimed at preventing young boys aged 16 and 17 from entering the youth... Hackney 26 July 2026
  7. Council tax hike doubles burden on poorest, Labour claims Labour councillors have claimed that a recent council tax increase will disproportionately burden the poorest residents in Kensington and Chelsea, effectively doubling their... Kensington and Chelsea 25 July 2026
  8. Youth Cabinet Lead: Young people can't afford to live in Kensington and Chelsea Young people are increasingly concerned they will be unable to afford to live in Kensington and Chelsea, the borough where they grew up, with worries extending beyond just... Kensington and Chelsea 25 July 2026