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Affordable Housing

609 stories · discussed at 681 council meetings · 33 councils

Councils are currently deciding on new housing developments, with some schemes delivering affordable homes while others proceed without any.

Greenwich Council's Planning Board approved a large development in Deptford in October 2026, which will deliver 802 homes and 15 years of affordable workspace, though it missed its affordable housing target. Separately, Barking and Dagenham Council approved 300 affordable homes on Green Belt land at Crowlands Golf Centre in October 2026, as part of a larger scheme of 1,298 homes that will be entirely affordable.

In contrast, Kensington and Chelsea Planning Committee approved a development for 27 flats and a nursery in October 2026, despite resident objections and the absence of affordable housing contributions. Looking ahead, the Wandsworth Planning Applications Committee is scheduled to meet on 22 October 2026, and Greenwich Council and Kensington and Chelsea Full Council are meeting on 21 October 2026.

Key facts

  1. Greenwich Council's Planning Board approved a Deptford development with 802 homes in October 2026, including 15 years of affordable workspace. Source
  2. The Deptford development approved by Greenwich Council's Planning Board in October 2026 missed its affordable housing target. Source
  3. Barking and Dagenham Council approved 300 affordable homes on Green Belt land at Crowlands Golf Centre in October 2026. Source
  4. The Crowlands Golf Centre development approved by Barking and Dagenham Council will be entirely affordable housing. Source 1 Source 2
  5. Kensington and Chelsea Planning Committee approved a development of 27 flats and a nursery in October 2026 with no affordable housing. 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.

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  1. Waltham Forest faces £31.4M budget overspend Waltham Forest is grappling with a significant budget overspend of £31.4 million, according to a recent report presented to the Budget Scrutiny Committee. Like many other local... Waltham Forest 8 September 2025
  2. CarePort project to improve health services in Thames Freeport Barking and Dagenham Council is set to enhance healthcare services in the Thames Freeport area through the CarePort project, a three-borough initiative aimed at improving the... Barking and Dagenham 20 August 2025
  3. Wood Green Creative Workspace Faces Funding Shift, Delayed to 2026 Haringey Council has announced a shift in funding strategy for the Wood Green affordable creative workspace, delaying its opening to September 2026. The project aims to support... Haringey 17 August 2025
  4. Hackbridge Residents Object to Pergola Planning Application Hackbridge residents had previously voiced their objections to a planning application for the retention of a pergola at 19 Calico Avenue. The Sutton Council Planning Committee... Sutton 10 August 2025
  5. Mitcham Gasworks Development Approved with Fewer Homes, More Family Units and Updated Energy Strategy Merton Council's Development and Planning Applications Committee has approved a revised plan for the Mitcham Gasworks Site, prioritising family homes and increasing carbon... Merton 4 August 2025
  6. Fanshaw Street Garage to Become Flats After Planning Approval Hackney Council's Planning Sub-Committee has approved plans to convert a Fanshaw Street garage into residential flats, adding to the borough's housing stock. Hackney 3 August 2025
  7. Barking & Dagenham Review Officer Powers, Delegation Scheme Barking and Dagenham Council has undertaken a comprehensive review of its constitution, including officer powers and the delegation scheme, to enhance service performance and... Barking and Dagenham 3 August 2025
  8. Student Housing, Industrial Space Planned for Kennington Lane Lambeth Council's Planning Applications Committee has approved plans for student housing and industrial space at 6-12 Kennington Lane. The decision, made at a meeting on... Lambeth 2 August 2025