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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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South Tyneside Council said it used additional powers to prevent any HMOs from being converted without planning permission.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

North Herts Council granted full planning permission on 10 June for the actor to convert Kimpton Grange in Kimpton, Hertfordshire, into six apartments and to build an additional nine homes within the wider estate.

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

Derbyshire Dales District Council said Helen Lowe, of North Park Farm, Whitworth Road, Darley Dale, built the dwelling, which was "deliberately concealed to avoid detection" and did not have planning permission.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

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

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