planning permission

British  

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

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Example Sentences

During an earlier consultation event Center Parcs chief executive Colin McKinlay said that if planning permission was granted before the end of this year, he hoped to be welcoming the first visitors in early 2029.

From BBC

Once that is complete, Heathrow is expected to apply for planning permission.

From BBC

The deal required him to obtain planning permission from the Council, similar to zoning approval in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Council agreed that if he got planning permission within three years, in this case, 2020, he would be able to exercise the option to buy Hopwood Hall for £1.

From The Wall Street Journal

DePree filed the required plan and planning permission came through in October 2022.

From The Wall Street Journal