developmentapprovals
nounUK /dɪˈvɛləpmənt əˈpruːvəlz/
US /dɪˈvɛləpmənt əˈpruvəlz/
Official permissions that let people build or change buildings and land.
The builder waited months for the development approvals before starting the new houses.
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2. Formal sign-offs from a company or agency allowing a project to move forward.
The software team needed development approvals from management before releasing the update.
3. Government decisions that confirm a proposed building plan meets local rules.
The city council granted development approvals for the shopping center after a public hearing.
4. Written records showing that a construction or land project has been officially accepted.
She checked the development approvals to make sure the site was legally allowed to expand.