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Greenwich Council recently approved a Deptford development that significantly missed its affordable housing target.

Greenwich Council's Planning Board approved a large development in Deptford in October 2026, despite it falling short of affordable housing targets. The scheme for 802 homes at the former Lewisham College site will deliver only 3% affordable housing on-site, missing the council's 35% target, according to a report.

Discussions on affordable housing are scheduled for upcoming council meetings. The Barbican Estate Residents Consultation Committee at City of London Council and Haringey Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee are set to meet on 26 October 2026. Westminster Council's Planning Sub-Committee (1) meets on 27 October 2026, followed by Bromley Council's Executive on 28 October 2026. Islington Council's Licensing Sub Committee D has a meeting scheduled for 2 November 2026.

Key facts

  1. Greenwich Council's Planning Board approved a development in Deptford in October 2026 with 3% on-site affordable housing. Source
  2. The Deptford development proposes 802 residential units, with 778 being private market-rate units. Source
  3. The scheme falls short of Greenwich Council's 35% affordable housing target. 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 23 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

Stories, page 46

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  6. 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
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