planning permission

noun

1. (in Britain) formal permission that must be obtained from a local authority before development or a change of use of land or buildings

Example Sentences

"Ultimately, with boroughs having already granted planning permission for almost 300,000 homes in London that are yet to be built, we need to ensure housebuilders deliver on their commitments so that we can collectively tackle the housing crisis facing the capital."

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OPD allows zero-carbon buildings to get planning permission on land that would otherwise not be granted.

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The aim is to make it easier to get planning permission for green belt land that is considered low quality or has already been built on.

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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.

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Builders usually have to offer social housing as part of any new development, in order to get planning permission.

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