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UK Government, the Law and Your Role

What is the purpose of planning permission in the UK?

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

Answer & explanation

The correct answer is Permission to build or change the use of land and buildings.

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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