"approve development" is a correct English phrase.
You can use it when referring to the act of approving a plan or progress for something. For example, "The city council unanimously voted to approve development of the downtown area."
Critics said the faulty data had helped justify decisions to approve development in the marshes, prairies and pastures where the cats roam at night.
As sarpanchs (village council leaders) and mukhiyas (district leaders) have the power to approve development projects and administer social welfare programs, the posts are highly coveted.
Funds for capital investment at Pemex have been scarce for years because about two-thirds of its revenue is turned over to the federal government, which then must approve development and construction projects as part of the federal budget.
Increasingly, Indigenous Peoples are being re-empowered to make decisions about whether to approve development on their lands.
These advocates said the affordable housing mandate that forces towns to approve developments that include affordable housing, which can cover a vast range of rents as low as a few hundred dollars a month to more than $2,000 -- may be even more needed today than when originally established in 1989.
Before they can apply for tax credits, developers have to own the land, have an approved development plan and obtain commitments for all the remainder of the financing.
After heavy lobbying by casino developers, Indian tribes, gambling machine makers, race tracks and others, lawmakers approved development in October of up to six Indian casinos, installation of slot-style machines at race tracks and expansion of the lottery.
The local authorities in Shell's area have approved development.
Recognizing that golf, too, is a draw, Anguilla recently approved development of a new 18-hole golf course.
The government also offered tax breaks to companies spending money on approved development schemes in the region.
The chancellor, George Osborne, has approved development funding to speed up plans for the north-south route acrossthe capital, with a view to it opening in 2033.
