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Affordable Housing

611 stories · discussed at 678 council meetings · 33 councils

Councils are currently approving new developments, with discussions focusing on the provision of affordable housing within these schemes.

In October 2026, Greenwich Council's Planning Board approved a Deptford development of 802 homes, which will include 15 years of affordable workspace. However, a report to the committee noted the scheme missed its affordable housing target. Separately, Kensington and Chelsea Council's Planning Committee approved a new nursery and 27 residential flats in Telford Road in October 2026, despite objections from residents and ward councillors regarding the absence of affordable housing contributions.

Affordable housing refers to homes available at a cost accessible to people with low to moderate incomes, often below market rates. Upcoming meetings where this topic is on the agenda include Kensington and Chelsea Council on October 22, 2026, City of London on October 26, 2026, Haringey Council on October 26, 2026, Westminster Council on October 27, 2026, and Bromley Council on October 28, 2026.

Key facts

  1. Greenwich Council's Planning Board approved a Deptford development of 802 homes in October 2026. Source 1 Source 2
  2. The Deptford development approved by Greenwich Council missed its affordable housing target in October 2026. Source
  3. Kensington and Chelsea Council approved a development of 27 residential flats with no affordable housing in October 2026. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
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 22 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

Stories, page 64

  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