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What are the immediate consequences of the UK government's rushed 'grey belt' housing policy, and what specific challenges does it face in meeting its targets?

The UK government's plan to build 1.5 million homes by 2029 using the 'grey belt' policy is criticized by a House of Lords committee report as rushed and lacking proper consideration of environmental and infrastructural implications. The report raises concerns about the policy's incoherence with other planning policies and the lack of a plan to measure its success. The policy involves building on areas of green belt land deemed less valuable, such as disused car parks, to meet housing targets crucial to the government's economic growth strategy.