Issue

Affordable Housing

603 stories · discussed at 659 council meetings · 32 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 32

  1. K&C adopts new Culture Plan for 2026-2030 Kensington and Chelsea Council has formally adopted its new Culture Plan for 2026-2030, aiming to foster a vibrant and inclusive cultural landscape across the borough. The plan,... Kensington and Chelsea 20 July 2026
  2. Council adopts new markets and street trading policy Hammersmith and Fulham Council has officially adopted a new policy to regulate markets and street trading, aiming to foster a more vibrant, consistent, and safe trading... Hammersmith and Fulham 19 July 2026
  3. Hackney to insource Family Group Conferencing Hackney Council's Cabinet Procurement and Insourcing Committee has agreed to bring the Family Group Conferencing (FGC) service back in-house, creating a new Family Led Decision... Hackney 19 July 2026
  4. Ruislip High Street to see five new flats created Five new flats are set to be created on Ruislip High Street after a planning committee approved a change of use application for 54 High Street. The Hillingdon Planning Committee... Hillingdon 18 July 2026
  5. Waltham Forest Council Reports £28.7 Million Capital Budget Slippage Waltham Forest Council has reported a significant slippage of £28.7 million in its capital budget for the 2025/26 financial year, representing 17% of the overall capital budget.... Waltham Forest 18 July 2026
  6. Waltham Forest Council Approves New Planning Committee Rules to Streamline Process Waltham Forest Council has adopted new rules governing its Planning Committee, aiming to streamline the planning process in line with national legislation. The changes, approved... Waltham Forest 18 July 2026
  7. Demolition and 61 new homes approved at High Road West Haringey Council's Cabinet has approved the demolition of properties on High Road West and the construction of 61 new council homes as part of Phase 1A of the development. The... Haringey 18 July 2026
  8. Merton Council buys 125 homes for homeless Merton Council has approved the purchase of 125 homes to increase the availability of affordable housing for residents at risk of homelessness. Merton 17 July 2026