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Affordable Housing

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Councils are currently addressing challenges in delivering affordable housing, as Greenwich Council recently missed its target for a new development.

Greenwich Council's Planning Board granted permission in October 2026 for a development at the former Lewisham College site, which will deliver 802 homes. A report to the board stated that the affordable housing target for the scheme was missed, with 778 of the units being private market-rate. This decision highlights ongoing challenges in providing housing that is accessible to people with low to moderate incomes.

Lambeth Council's Cabinet decided in October 2026 to scrap regeneration plans for Knights Walk Phase 2 and Trinity Rise. Instead, the council will retain and maintain 18 homes at Knights Walk Phase 2 and 11 council-owned homes at Trinity Rise, which were previously proposed for demolition. This decision impacts the provision of existing housing for residents.

Key facts

  1. Greenwich Council's Planning Board approved a development in October 2026 where the affordable housing target was missed, with 778 of 802 units being private. Source
  2. Lambeth Council's Cabinet decided in October 2026 to retain and maintain 18 homes at Knights Walk Phase 2 and 11 council-owned homes at Trinity Rise. Source
  3. Greenwich Council's Planning Board approved a development in October 2026 at the former Lewisham College site, delivering 802 homes. Source 1 Source 2
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 2 November 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

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  1. Sutton GP Access Improves: 94% Secure Routine Appointments Within Two Weeks Sutton residents are experiencing improved access to routine GP appointments, with 94% now able to secure an appointment within two weeks. This figure, presented at the Health... Sutton 9 September 2026
  2. Vauxhall Square: Tallest building to be 69 storeys Lambeth Council's Planning Applications Committee has approved plans for the Vauxhall Square development, which will feature the tallest building in the scheme at 69 storeys. Lambeth 9 September 2026
  3. Lambeth's Vauxhall Square plan: 1,097 homes, but only 25% affordable Lambeth Council's Planning Applications Committee has approved plans for the redevelopment of Vauxhall Square, a significant mixed-use development that will deliver 1,097 new... Lambeth 9 September 2026
  4. Surbiton committee defers controversial housing plan Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee has deferred a controversial housing plan for 42 Guilford Avenue, Surbiton, to allow for further information to be gathered. The decision was... Kingston upon Thames 9 September 2026
  5. Community flat converted to affordable housing Hackney Council's Planning Sub-Committee has granted planning permission for the conversion of a community flat into a much-needed affordable housing unit. The decision, made... Hackney 7 September 2026
  6. Hackney Council Grants Temporary Sauna Permission for Climbing Centre Amid Resident Objections Hackney Council's Planning Sub-Committee has granted temporary planning permission for a 16-person sauna to be installed at The Castle Climbing Centre. The decision, made at a... Hackney 7 September 2026
  7. Barnet Council brings IT services back in-house Barnet Council has decided to bring its IT End User and Managed Infrastructure services back in-house, effective from October 1, 2026. The decision follows the abandonment of a... Barnet 5 September 2026
  8. IT contract failure leads to staff transfer Barnet Council is bringing its IT End User and Managed Infrastructure services back in-house following the collapse of a new IT contract procurement process. The decision, made... Barnet 5 September 2026