planning permission
noun /ˈplænɪŋ pəmɪʃn/
/ˈplænɪŋ pərmɪʃn/
[uncountable] (British English)- official permission to build a new building or change one that already exists
- to apply for planning permission
- to get/give planning permission
Extra ExamplesTopics Buildingsc2- The council refused planning permission for the erection of a block of flats.
- You will need to obtain planning permission if you want to extend your house.
- We've applied for planning permission to build an extension to the house.