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planning permission

British  

noun

  1. (in Britain) formal permission that must be obtained from a local authority before development or a change of use of land or buildings

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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"Children's homes continue to offer a compelling alternative to traditional buy-to-lets," argues one middleman who markets his ability to secure the required planning permission on Instagram.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

The planning permission granted by the council allows a temporary change of use for part of the park, covering a period of up to 32 days.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

A special development order dating back to 1953 ensures that planning permission is not required for development and activities in the area.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

In 2018, the Coyles bought a plot in the village of Edwyn Ralph which had planning permission for a 5-bed bungalow.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

Jane and Tony Coyle are building their own home, but they have had to live in a caravan, and now a shed, on the site while they wait for planning permission.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

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