联合王国的目标是到2029年在英格兰建造150万所住房,但由于目前的挑战,这些住房可能仍然不足。 The UK aims to build 1.5 million homes in England by 2029 but likely falls short due to ongoing challenges.

英国劳工政府的目标是到2029年在英格兰建造150万套住房,它承认住房可能不足,预测有149万套净新住房。 The UK Labour government, aiming to build 1.5 million homes in England by 2029, acknowledges it is likely to fall short, with forecasts predicting 1.49 million net new homes. 住房大臣史蒂夫·里德预计，在本届末期将出现“曲棍球棒”式的建筑激增，这得益于《规划与基础设施法案》等改革，旨在加快交通枢纽附近的审批进程。 Housing Secretary Steve Reed expects a "hockey stick" surge in construction toward the end of the term, driven by reforms like the Planning and Infrastructure Bill to fast-track approvals near transport hubs. 尽管在规划应用和能源绩效证书数据方面取得了进展,但挑战依然存在,包括劳动力短缺、费用高昂、监管延误和政策不一致。 Despite progress in planning applications and energy performance certificate data, challenges persist, including workforce shortages, high costs, regulatory delays, and inconsistent policies. 政府正在努力争取稳定的资金,减少繁文缛节,支持小型开发商,而工业领导人则呼吁改变税收和首次鼓励买家。 The government is pushing for stable funding, reduced red tape, and support for small developers, while industry leaders call for tax changes and first-time buyer incentives. 目标仅适用于英格兰,因为住房已经下放。 The target applies only to England, as housing is devolved.