Noun
planning permission (countable and uncountable, plural planning permissions)
(Britain, construction, law) Legal permission granted by a government authority to construct on one's land, or to change the use of the land. [from mid 1940s]
Synonyms: building permit, construction permit
Apparently you're only allowed to demolish Wolverhampton if you're a property developer like Donald Trump. Crawling eldritch horrors don't get planning permission unless they're Trump's hairpiece. Charles Stross
Planning permission for the homes was given in 2016.and work began in June last year. Source: Internet
Planning permission for the project was granted on 15 August 2013. Source: Internet
Planning permission has been granted and compulsory purchase orders have been approved. Source: Internet