development rights
Americanplural noun
Example Sentences
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Another project, in which Chevron has a 30% stake, was granted development rights to a neighboring area.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
Until now, the festivals had operated under permitted development rights, which allow certain temporary events without formal planning permission.
From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026
One way forward could be a land swap or transfer of development rights, allowing developers to use the conservancy land and the conservancy to preserve the private holdings.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 9, 2025
Planning officers said the swimming pool and summer house could have been built under permitted development rights, but the tennis court and garage would require planning permission.
From BBC • Oct. 16, 2025
For under metropolitan conditions fee ownership, either of land or of its development rights, seems to give the only certainty of control over land's use.
From The Nation's River A report on the Potomac from the U.S. Department of the Interior by United States. Dept. of the Interior.
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