planning permission
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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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
Current planning permission allows for the location, which includes the Woolpack pub and Burden Head Farm, to be used until next year.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
The government says "in most cases", planning permission is not required to install air con "for a small home if it would not materially affect the appearance of the building from outside".
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
As part of the final planning permission, the actor, who played Ron Weasley in the film adaptations of the JK Rowling novels, will be required to pay almost £200,000 towards local infrastructure.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026
Cyngor Gwynedd was the first council to introduce a requirement for planning permission to turn a property into a second home or holiday let, but this was quashed by the High Court.
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026
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