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Planning Permission
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Definition
Formal approval from a local planning authority to carry out development — including new buildings, significant alterations, or changes of use. In the UK, most building works require planning permission. Applications are assessed against local development plans, design guidance, and consultee responses.
Example
The shard in London required a complex planning process involving the London Borough of Southwark, the Mayor of London, and even VOSA before consent was finally granted in 2003.