a legal document that gives permission for a use or development on a particular piece of land

a statement from the responsible authority that a particular use or development may proceed on a specified parcel of land

a statement that a particular use or development (subdivision, buildings, and works) may proceed on a specified parcel of land

The first of two permits (see also Building Permit) that needs to be obtained from the Planning Authority before construction commences. This is an approval of non- detailed architectural plans of the targeted construction/ development that meet a number of general and specific planning requirements, like the planning restrictions and a Fire Brigade "go- ahead".