Government Unveils Plans for 1.5 Million New Homes in England
The UK government has announced ambitious plans for constructing 1.5 million new homes in England over the next five years, focusing on areas with severe housing affordability issues. Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook indicated that local councils will be assigned specific targets to facilitate development. Despite prioritizing previously developed land, the government will also review green belt boundaries to accommodate new housing units. Concerns have been raised by local authorities regarding the feasibility of these targets amid existing infrastructure challenges.