planning permission
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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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
In written submissions, Richard Harwood KC, for Juliet Chambers, said the granting of planning permission was "unlawful".
From BBC • May 7, 2026
White added that assessments suggested no "unacceptable harm" would arise as a result of planning permission being granted, and that nine individual benefits had been identified.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
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
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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