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UK Government, the Law and Your Role

What is the purpose of planning permission in the UK?

AGiving drivers permission to use certain restricted roads
BPermission to build or change the use of land and buildings
COfficial permission to open or operate a new business
DPermission to hold large public gatherings and events

Explanation

Planning permission is required in the UK to build new structures, make major changes to existing buildings, or change the use of land. Local councils decide planning applications.

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