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Affordable Housing

610 stories · discussed at 681 council meetings · 33 councils

Councils are currently making decisions on new housing developments, with varying approaches to affordable housing provision.

In October 2026, councils have approved several new housing developments. Barking and Dagenham's Planning Committee approved a scheme at Crowlands Golf Centre on October 14, 2026, which includes 300 residential units and is committed to 100% affordable housing. In contrast, Kensington and Chelsea's Planning Committee approved a development at Telford Road on October 12, 2026, for 27 flats and a nursery, despite resident objections regarding the absence of affordable housing contributions.

Greenwich Council's Planning Board also approved a major redevelopment at the former Lewisham College site in Deptford on October 13, 2026, which will deliver 802 homes and 15 years of affordable workspace. However, a report to the committee noted that the scheme missed its affordable housing target. These decisions highlight ongoing discussions about the balance between new development and the provision of housing that is accessible to people with low to moderate incomes.

Looking ahead, Kensington and Chelsea's Full Council is scheduled to discuss housing management performance and its Council Plan for 2026-2030 on October 21, 2026. Greenwich Council and Cabinet will also consider their Corporate Plan and Vision for 2050 on October 21, 2026, which may include strategic directions for housing. Affordable housing refers to homes available at prices accessible to people with low to moderate incomes.

Key facts

  1. Barking and Dagenham's Planning Committee approved a development with 100% affordable housing on October 14, 2026. Source
  2. Greenwich Council's Planning Board approved a Deptford development on October 13, 2026, which missed its affordable housing target. Source
  3. Kensington and Chelsea's Planning Committee approved a 27-flat development with no affordable housing on October 12, 2026. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
  4. The Deptford development will deliver 802 homes and 15 years of affordable workspace. 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 21 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

Stories, page 57

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  5. Beam Park Station amendment to be reviewed Barking and Dagenham Council's Planning Committee has approved a non-material amendment to a previous planning consent at Beam Park, which will allow for housing delivery to be... Barking and Dagenham 17 March 2026
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