Ealing Council's cabinet has approved plans to build more than 300 affordable houses in the borough by 2026. 

More than 300 homes have been approved across three different developments in the borough, with 181 of these council homes being to let, to try and deal with the rise in demand for affordable housing, as rent has risen on average 10% in the last six months. 

Work for the developments is likely to conclude between late 2024 and 2026 and will include 71 homes designed specifically for old people on the Steyne Road in Acton; a five-storey block of 84 homes at the former Northolt Grange community centre; and a four-storey block of 26 flats in Sussex Crescent, Northolt. 

Ealing Council Leader Peter Mason said: "London's affordable housing crisis has left many hardworking people without a place to call their own. That's why we're running one of London's biggest council homebuilding programmes, and I am pleased that these three sites will be progressing over the next few years. 

"We know what a huge difference these safe, secure, affordable and energy-efficient flats and houses will make to the families who move into them. From Northolt to Acton, and everywhere in between, we're delivering award-winning new homes that will help us close the gap between supply and demand." 

Eight other homes at the Northolt Grange development and 117 at Steyne Road will be used as shared ownership to help people get on the housing ladder. 

This project will be funded by the sale of the houses, as well as a proportion of a £99 million grant from the Greater London Authority. 

Councillor Shital Manro, the council's lead member for good growth, said: "We are determined to deliver the new affordable homes that Ealing urgently needs. 

"Brexit, the pandemic, the war in Ukraine and the national financial turmoil caused by the government last autumn have created very difficult economic conditions.  

"However, we are determined to continue to deliver for Ealing residents in spite of the challenging climate, and we are confident that we can continue building the homes that will stop local families being priced out of their communities."