Tower Hamlets plans affordable housing surge

Tower Hamlets Council plans to construct over 52,000 homes in the next 15 years, with a commitment to affordable housing. Executive Mayor Lutfur Rahman expressed disappointment over Sadiq Khan's plan to reduce affordable housing in new developments from 35% to 20%. Rahman said: "We remain steadfast in our commitment to expanding. Our ambitious affordable housing programme." The council aims to make 40%–50% of new homes affordable, prioritising family-sized units to combat gentrification. The borough will also expand its Tall Building Zones to accommodate more housing. 

The Standard (22/11/2025)