Issue

Affordable Housing

631 stories · discussed at 792 council meetings · 33 councils

Councils are currently focused on increasing affordable housing supply through new developments and funding, alongside discussions on housing targets and planning policies.

In November 2026, Tower Hamlets Council approved a new development at Tomlinson Close, which will include 33 affordable homes at social rent levels. Also in November 2026, Bexley Labour councillors called for a significant increase in affordable housing and council properties. Bromley Council accepted a grant from the Greater London Authority in October 2026 to support affordable housing development within the borough.

Lewisham Council is set to consult in November 2026 on new planning guidance that will generally discourage further purpose-built student accommodation, citing concerns about its impact on conventional housing targets. Merton Council granted planning permission for 67 new homes at 57 High Path, Wimbledon, in October 2026.

Upcoming meetings in November 2026 for Camden, Haringey, Richmond upon Thames, Kensington and Chelsea, and Redbridge will include discussions related to housing. Affordable housing refers to homes made available for purchase or rent at a cost accessible to people with low to moderate incomes.

Key facts

  1. Tower Hamlets Council approved a development at Tomlinson Close in November 2026 that will deliver 33 affordable homes at social rent levels. Source
  2. Lewisham Council will consult on new planning guidance to discourage further purpose-built student accommodation to avoid compromising housing targets. Source
  3. Bexley Labour councillors called for a significant increase in affordable housing and council properties in November 2026. Source
  4. Bromley Council accepted a grant from the GLA's Affordable and Social Housing Programme in October 2026. Source
  5. Merton Council granted planning permission for 67 new homes at 57 High Path, Wimbledon, in October 2026. 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 6 November 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

Stories, page 76

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. Chambers Wharf Development Amendments Approved: Unit Numbers Reduced, Design Changes Implemented Southwark Council Approves Amendments to Chambers Wharf Development Southwark 26 July 2025
  7. 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
  8. Lambeth Council to Cut Senior Leadership, Save £1 Million Lambeth Council is set to reduce its senior leadership team, a move projected to save the authority £1 million annually. The decision comes as the council grapples with... Lambeth 25 July 2025