Issue

Affordable Housing

603 stories · discussed at 661 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 65

  1. Harrow Council Intensifies Fight Against Illegal HMOs with Focus on Headstone Harrow Council is intensifying its efforts to combat the proliferation of illegal Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOs) across the borough, with a particular focus on areas like... Harrow 18 January 2026
  2. Harrow's ambitious housing targets challenged by market viability and site limitations Harrow Council's ambitious housing targets are facing significant headwinds, with development pace described as stagnant this year, according to discussions at the Overview and... Harrow 18 January 2026
  3. Council objects to Chivalry Hall alterations Wandsworth Council's Conservation and Heritage Advisory Committee has unanimously objected to proposed alterations at Chivalry Hall, citing concerns over the impact on the... Wandsworth 15 January 2026
  4. Tower Hamlets Cabinet Approves 2026-27 Budget Amidst Financial Pressures Tower Hamlets Council's Cabinet has approved the budget for the 2026-27 financial year, alongside the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2026-29. The decision was made... Tower Hamlets 10 January 2026
  5. Islington Council Committee Reviews Asbestos Management, Tenant Satisfaction, and Housing Services Islington Council's Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee met on Thursday, 18 December 2025, to discuss key housing issues, including asbestos management, tenant... Islington 22 December 2025
  6. Hackney Council to Purchase 174 Homes to Reduce Temporary Accommodation Costs Hackney Council is set to purchase 174 homes to be used as temporary accommodation, a move aimed at reducing costs and improving housing quality for families in need. Hackney 19 December 2025
  7. Brent Approves 61 New Social Rent Homes at Havenwood Garages Brent Council has approved the construction of 61 new social rent homes at the Havenwood Garages site in Wembley, marking a significant step towards meeting the borough's... Brent 14 December 2025
  8. Student Housing Planned for Bush Road Amid Objections Plans to build student housing on Bush Road in Southwark have moved forward, despite local objections. The Southwark Council Planning Committee (Smaller Applications) convened... Southwark 13 December 2025