planning permission

Definition

noun
  • an official document allowing a person or company to plan new buildings on empty land or to alter existing buildings
    Usage outline planning permission
    general permission to build a property on a piece of land, but not the final approval because there are no details given
    Examples He was refused planning permission. • We are waiting for planning permission before we can start building. • The land is to be sold with outline planning permission for four houses.
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