Issue

Affordable Housing

608 stories · discussed at 684 council meetings · 33 councils

Councils are currently debating the provision of affordable housing in new developments and meeting targets across London.

Greenwich Council's Planning Board approved a Deptford development in October 2026 for 802 homes, but it missed its affordable housing target. Separately, Kensington and Chelsea Council approved a 27-flat development in Telford Road in October 2026, despite resident objections regarding the absence of affordable housing contributions. These decisions highlight ongoing discussions about meeting affordable housing needs in new schemes.

In contrast, Barking and Dagenham Council approved a 100% affordable housing development of 300 homes at Crowlands Golf Centre in October 2026, split between social and key worker living rent. Richmond upon Thames Council also approved a conversion in October 2026 despite affordability concerns. Discussions on housing provision are scheduled for Hackney's Housing & Homelessness Scrutiny Commission and Kensington and Chelsea's Housing & Communities Select Committee in October 2026.

Affordable housing refers to homes made available for purchase or rent at a cost accessible to people with low to moderate incomes, who might otherwise struggle to afford market-rate housing. Councils aim to increase the supply of such housing to meet local needs.

Key facts

  1. Greenwich Council's Planning Board approved a Deptford development of 802 homes in October 2026, which missed its affordable housing target. Source 1 Source 2
  2. Kensington and Chelsea Council approved a 27-flat development in Telford Road in October 2026 despite the absence of affordable housing. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
  3. Barking and Dagenham Council approved 300 affordable homes at Crowlands Golf Centre in October 2026, designated for social rent and key worker living rent. Source 1 Source 2
  4. Richmond upon Thames Council approved the conversion of 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 18 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

Stories, page 45

  1. Lambeth council approves new housing on Leigham Court Road Lambeth Council's Planning Applications Committee has approved plans for a new housing development on Leigham Court Road, following a meeting on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Lambeth 29 April 2026
  2. Warwick Avenue Scheme Faces Scrutiny Over Rat Risk and Rough Sleeper Concerns Concerns over the potential for a new public realm scheme in Warwick Avenue to exacerbate existing problems with rats and rodents, as well as attract more rough sleepers, were... Westminster 24 April 2026
  3. Warwick Avenue public realm scheme cost rises to £3m The cost of Westminster City Council's Warwick Avenue public realm scheme has risen to £3 million, a significant increase from previous estimates. The Housing and Regeneration... Westminster 24 April 2026
  4. Warwick Avenue scheme: Yorkstone paving cost questioned Westminster City Council's Housing and Regeneration Policy and Scrutiny Committee has approved the Warwick Avenue Public Realm Scheme, a £3 million project that faced scrutiny... Westminster 24 April 2026
  5. Curzon Street venue decision delayed Westminster City Council's Licensing Sub-Committee has postponed a decision on a controversial application for a new premises licence at Leconfield House on Curzon Street,... Westminster 18 April 2026
  6. New restaurant licence granted despite planning and noise objections A new restaurant licence has been granted for R3 Restaurant at 88-90 Leytonstone Road, E15 1TQ, despite significant objections from the council's planning, environmental health,... Newham 18 April 2026
  7. Restaurant garden hours restricted after resident noise fears An Italian restaurant's bid to serve alcohol in its rear garden has been significantly curtailed after residents raised concerns about noise, smell, and a lack of privacy.... Hammersmith and Fulham 17 April 2026
  8. Morden Wharf affordable housing reduced to 20% amid London Plan changes Greenwich Council's Planning Board has approved a significant reduction in the proportion of affordable housing at the Morden Wharf development, lowering it from the originally... Greenwich 16 April 2026