planning permission
US /ˈplænɪŋ pərˌmɪʃən/
UK /ˈplænɪŋ pərˌmɪʃən/
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official permission from the local authority for new buildings or changes to existing buildings
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We need to apply for planning permission before we can start construction.
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The council denied their request for planning permission for the new extension.