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.
This is one of 767 free Life in the UK test questions on Pass the UK Test. It is taken from UK Government, the Law and Your Role and covers planning permission, local government, buildings. Every answer is based on the official Life in the United Kingdom handbook. Browse all questions or take a free mock test.
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