construction permits
nounUK /kənˈstrʌkʃən ˈpɜːmɪts/
US /kənˈstrʌkʃən ˈpɜːrmɪts/
Official papers that let people build or fix a building.
The builders could not start the new house until they got the construction permits.
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2. Written approvals from a local government allowing a specific building project.
The city approved the construction permits after reviewing the plans.
3. Documents that show a construction company is allowed to work on a site.
The foreman kept the construction permits in a folder on site.
4. Formal permissions needed before making changes to a property.
You need construction permits before adding a new room to your house.