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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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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A top British court on Friday threw out a challenge against planning permission for a Chinese "mega" embassy in central London, but residents seeking to block the contentious project vowed to fight on.

From Barron's Jul. 31, 2026

An English court on Friday threw out a challenge against planning permission for a Chinese "mega" embassy in central London, but residents seeking to block the contentious project vowed to fight on.

From Barron's Jul. 31, 2026

In September 2024, Gwynedd became the first authority to introduce a requirement for planning permission to turn a residential property into a second home or holiday let - known as Article 4.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

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

The authority's Planning Committee approved outline planning permission for the work at a meeting in 2024, despite concerns from residents that it could harm woodland and wildlife.

From BBC Jun. 21, 2026

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