social rent properties
Councils are discussing new social rent properties, with proposals for developments and reviews of programmes to increase their supply.
Councils are currently discussing proposals for new social rent properties, which are affordable homes with rents set below market rates. Croydon Council's Planning Committee discussed plans in July 2026 for 138 new homes at 89 Waddon Way, with 20% designated as social rented housing, as presented by Bellway Homes. Lambeth Council's Cabinet also reviewed its New Homes Programme in March 2026, aiming to deliver at least 10,000 new homes over the next decade with a significant focus on increasing social rent properties.
In November 2025, Enfield Council paused Phase 3 of the New Avenue housing project due to new fire safety regulations. During the Housing and Regeneration Scrutiny Panel meeting, it was revealed that the council decided to convert private sale units within this phase to social rent properties. Newham Council reported in November 2025 that it had delivered 1,662 'low cost' homes since 2021, including 940 London Affordable Rent homes.
Key facts
- Croydon Council's Planning Committee discussed proposals for 138 new homes at 89 Waddon Way in July 2026, with 20% social rented. Source
- Lambeth Council aims to deliver at least 10,000 new homes over the next decade, focusing on social rent properties. Source
- Enfield Council paused Phase 3 of the New Avenue project in November 2025, converting private sale units to social rent. Source
- Newham Council delivered 1,662 'low cost' homes since 2021, including 940 London Affordable Rent homes. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. 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 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.