Issue

Affordable Housing

603 stories · discussed at 664 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 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