Issue

Affordable Housing

603 stories · discussed at 663 council meetings · 32 councils

Councils are currently deciding on affordable housing provision in new developments, with some approving 100% affordable schemes and others facing objections over its absence.

In October 2026, Barking and Dagenham Council's Planning Committee approved a development at Crowlands Golf Centre that will deliver 300 residential units as 100% affordable housing, split between social and key worker living rent. Meanwhile, Kensington and Chelsea Council's Planning Committee approved a development at 2-14 Telford Road despite resident objections over the absence of affordable housing contributions. Richmond upon Thames Council also granted retrospective planning permission for Kingston Bridge House, despite concerns about affordable housing provision.

The provision of housing that is affordable to people with low to moderate incomes remains a key focus for councils. The Housing & Homelessness Scrutiny Commission at Hackney Council is scheduled to meet on October 19, 2026, and the Planning Applications Committee at Kensington and Chelsea Council will meet on October 20, 2026, where affordable housing matters may be discussed.

Key facts

  1. Barking and Dagenham Council approved 300 affordable homes at Crowlands Golf Centre in October 2026. Source 1 Source 2
  2. The Crowlands Golf Centre development will be 100% affordable housing, with 56% for social rent and 44% for key worker living rent. Source
  3. Kensington and Chelsea Council's Planning Committee approved a development at 2-14 Telford Road in October 2026 despite objections over the absence of affordable housing. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
  4. Richmond upon Thames Council granted retrospective planning permission for 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 16 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

Stories, page 15

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  2. Sutton Housing Partnership Advances Building Safety Act Compliance with New Plan and Resources Sutton Housing Partnership (SHP) is making significant strides in its compliance with the Building Safety Act, a critical focus for the organization. During a Housing, Economy... Sutton 17 September 2026
  3. Sutton Tenants Suffer Heatwave Discomfort Amidst Council Action Plan Tenants in Sutton are experiencing significant discomfort due to extreme heat in their homes, with council officers acknowledging the issue and outlining a multi-faceted plan to... Sutton 17 September 2026
  4. Brent Cross Development: New Leases Secured for University Campus, Parks, and Retail Spaces Barnet Council's Cabinet has received an update on the ongoing Brent Cross development, with significant progress noted on new leases for key facilities and the expansion of... Barnet 17 September 2026
  5. Council's housing strategy targets affordability and safety Hammersmith and Fulham Council has unveiled its new Housing Strategy for 2026-2031, a comprehensive plan designed to tackle the borough's housing challenges by focusing on... Hammersmith and Fulham 17 September 2026
  6. Albert Wharf plans revised, more homes approved Plans for the redevelopment of Albert Wharf and Swedish Wharf have been revised, with an increase in the number of approved residential units from 276 to 313. The changes,... Hammersmith and Fulham 17 September 2026
  7. Kingston Council Approves New Healthcare Rehabilitation Centre for Warren Park Kingston upon Thames Council's Planning Committee has approved plans for a new three-storey healthcare rehabilitation centre at Warren Park Children's Centre on Kingston Hill.... Kingston upon Thames 17 September 2026
  8. Westfield redevelopment plans amended Hammersmith and Fulham's Planning and Development Control Committee has approved amendments to the outline planning permission for the redevelopment of land north of Westfield... Hammersmith and Fulham 17 September 2026