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Affordable Housing

616 stories · discussed at 731 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 74

  1. Wood Green Timber Yard Redevelopment: 36 New Homes Proposed Wood Green, London – Timber Yard Redevelopment Plans Unveiled Haringey 2 August 2025
  2. Slade Green Road Flats Approved Despite Flood Risk Concerns Bexley Council's Planning Committee approved an application on Thursday, 31 July 2025, concerning flood risk and drainage at a proposed residential development at 176 Slade... Bexley 2 August 2025
  3. Bexley Mulls 121 Homes on Former Maternity Site Bexley Council's Planning Committee has approved plans to build 121 new homes on the site of the former Bexley Maternity Hospital, a locally listed building on Erith Road. The... Bexley 2 August 2025
  4. Lambeth Approves New Homes Hexagon Project with 50% Affordable Housing Lambeth Council has approved the New Homes Hexagon project, a plan that will see Countryside Properties (UK) Limited construct over 500 new homes across six sites in the... Lambeth 29 July 2025
  5. H&F Council Reviews Housing Options for Over 55s Hammersmith and Fulham Council is reviewing housing options for residents over 55, aiming to shape its 2026-31 Older People's Housing Strategy. The strategy will address the... Hammersmith and Fulham 29 July 2025
  6. Southall Community Centre Redevelopment Approved Despite Affordable Housing and Building Concerns Ealing Council's Planning Committee has approved the redevelopment of the Southall Community Centre site on Merrick Road, despite concerns about the loss of a locally listed... Ealing 29 July 2025
  7. Chambers Wharf Development Amendments Approved: Unit Numbers Reduced, Design Changes Implemented Southwark Council Approves Amendments to Chambers Wharf Development Southwark 26 July 2025
  8. Timber Square Phase 2 Gets Green Light Despite Objections Southwark Council's Planning Committee has granted permission for the Timber Square Phase 2 development at 63 Ewer Street, despite objections from local groups. The decision was... Southwark 26 July 2025