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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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In 2018, the Coyles bought a plot in the village of Edwyn Ralph which had planning permission for a 5-bed bungalow.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

She went on to explain that the local authority that first gave planning permission for the fencing for the lions' enclosure did not realise it was for big cats.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Plans for such a facility were withdrawn in 2024 after London Mayor Sadiq Khan refused to grant it planning permission.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

However, SBC has argued that its terms are not sufficient to meet the needs of Center Parcs which recently secured planning permission for its proposals.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

The committee noted the original planning permission had been granted in 2009 and the proposed amendments made little change.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

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