London councils permit ‘lower-quality’ affordable homes

By Joey Gardiner2019-11-13T04:00:00

TCPA research finds majority of councils don’t require ‘tenure blind’ development

Nearly two-thirds of London boroughs have local plans which permit developers to provide lower quality homes for use by affordable housing tenants.

New research published by the Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA) says 60% of London boroughs do not have policies which ensure developments are “tenure blind” – meaning that homes for sale and affordable rent are indistinguishable.

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