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Planning Application
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Definition
A formal submission to a local planning authority requesting permission to carry out a development. A planning application typically includes drawings (site plan, plans, elevations, sections), a planning statement, and supporting technical reports. The authority must determine the application within a statutory timeframe.
Example
A planning application for a new house extension in the UK must include existing and proposed drawings, a site location plan, and payment of the application fee — typically determined within 8 weeks for householder applications.