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planning permission

British

noun

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

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Campaigner Sherrie Smith, who founded Gypsy and Travellers Essex, pointed out that people felt they had no choice but to build plots unlawfully and then seek retrospective planning permission later.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Plans for such a facility were withdrawn in 2024 after London Mayor Sadiq Khan refused to grant it planning permission.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

But East Suffolk Council instructed her to remove the bars from her flat at Mariners Court, in New Street, after they were installed without planning permission or listed building consent.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

The committee noted the original planning permission had been granted in 2009 and the proposed amendments made little change.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

Councillor James Ball said the the committee's hands were "slightly tied" because planning permission was already in place.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

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