planning permission
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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"We are also aware of works on-site that have been carried out without planning permission which we've looked into and are taking appropriate enforcement action on," the Conservative councillor added.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
But after a hearing this month, two judges on Friday dismissed the claims, saying the housing minister had acted lawfully by granting planning permission in January.
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
A top British court on Friday threw out a challenge against planning permission for a Chinese "mega" embassy in central London, but residents seeking to block the contentious project vowed to fight on.
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
In September 2024, Gwynedd became the first authority to introduce a requirement for planning permission to turn a residential property into a second home or holiday let - known as Article 4.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
His company, Swebal, has also completed detailed work for planning permission for the factory, looking at issues such as the proximity of schools and housing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
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