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Affordable Housing in Archway

How is new affordable housing delivered in Archway?

Land to Homes includes affordable housing in the schemes it plans in Archway, usually delivered through a planning obligation and transferred to a registered housing provider. The types vary by nation and local policy, from social rent to shared ownership and discounted sale. You can register interest with us, but eligibility and allocation are always decided by the council or provider.

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Register your interest

Tell us where you want to live and what you need. Free, no obligation.

Registering interest is not a housing application. Social and affordable homes are allocated by councils and housing providers through their own lists.

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New homes around Archway

We cover Archway as part of Greater London. It is about 4 miles north of London, around postcode district N19. The nearest other places we cover are Holloway (1 mile), Muswell Hill (2 miles) and Chalk Farm (2 miles). Archway is part of England’s London region.

Registrations for Archway cover homes for shared ownership, homes for first-time buyers and two- and three-bedroom family homes. In England, where Archway sits, planning decisions are made by the local planning authority, usually the district, borough, city or unitary council (or a national park authority).

Registering for Archway is free and you can ask us to remove your details at any time.

What we offer in Archway

Help for landowners

We explain how affordable housing requirements affect what a site is worth, so landowners understand an offer rather than just receiving one.

Register interest

You can register interest with us, and we will point you to the council or provider responsible if affordable homes come forward on one of our sites.

Providers involved early

We aim to agree affordable homes with a housing association or other registered provider early, so the homes meet their standards and local need.

Eligibility set by others

Who can apply is set by the council, the housing provider and the scheme rules. We explain the process, but we do not decide eligibility or allocations.

How the rules work in Archway

In England, affordable housing on market developments in Archway is normally secured through a Section 106 agreement, which sets the number, tenure and transfer of homes to a registered provider. Grant from Homes England can add further homes, and the 2026 to 2036 programme expects at least 60% of funded homes to be Social Rent. Land to Homes can supply land, design and build homes, or deliver completed homes for councils and housing associations.

In England, affordable housing is defined in the National Planning Policy Framework and is usually secured through Section 106 agreements. Homes are transferred to registered providers regulated by the Regulator of Social Housing. Grant funding is usually channelled through Homes England, or the Greater London Authority in London. Tenures include social rent, affordable rent, shared ownership and discounted market sale.

Key rules in Archway
Who decides applicationsThe local planning authority, usually the district, borough, city or unitary council (or a national park authority)
In-principle consentOutline planning permission, with reserved matters approved later
Land transaction tax (paid by the buyer)Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT)
Developer contributionsSection 106 planning obligations, plus the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) where the council charges it

Affordable Housing in Archway: questions

Does affordable housing reduce what my land is worth?

It usually affects value, because affordable homes are transferred to a provider for less than open market homes would sell for. The council's affordable housing policy, and other planning obligations, are among the costs a buyer allows for when valuing land. Our free site appraisal explains how these factors apply to your site.

Who decides if I am eligible for an affordable home?

The council, the housing association or other provider, and the rules of the particular scheme. Eligibility usually depends on household income, housing need and sometimes a local connection to the area. Land to Homes does not decide eligibility or allocate homes. If you are interested, contact your local council's housing team and housing associations working in the area.

Can I register interest in an affordable home with Land to Homes?

Yes, but registering with us is not an application and does not affect eligibility. If a site we bring forward includes affordable homes, we will tell you which council or housing provider is responsible so you can apply through them. You should also register directly with your council and with housing associations in the area.

What is discounted market sale?

Discounted market sale homes are sold below market value to eligible buyers, with the discount secured by a planning obligation so that it usually passes on to future buyers too. They are used mainly in England. Eligibility and the size of the discount are set by the council's policy and the planning agreement, not by the developer.

Are there new homes available in Archway now?

Not yet. Land to Homes has no homes available in Archway at the moment. You can register your interest for Archway, and we will contact you if we bring homes forward there or nearby.

Read more: Affordable Housing · Guide: Section 106 and affordable housing: what landowners should know

Own land that could take new homes?

Start with a free, no-obligation site appraisal. On option and promotion agreements we fund the planning work and pay your reasonable legal fees.

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