Issue

Affordable Housing

597 stories · discussed at 657 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 56

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