In Britain, a planning application is a formal request to a local authority for permission to build something new or to add something to an existing building.
planning application in British English
(ˈplænɪŋ ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən)
noun
(in Britain) a formal application to a local authority for planning permission for development or a change of use of land or buildings
There were many reasons why planning applications were thrown out by the county council.
Examples of 'planning application' in a sentence
planning application
You remember what I said about the rumours surrounding the planning application ?
Stuart Harrison LOST SUMMER (2002)
`I see... May I ask, then, what the planning application comprises?
Lewis, Roy A TROUT IN THE MILK (2002)
Road widening and improvement schemes will form part of the planning application.