Sentence examples for refusing planning from inspiring English sources

Several local councils have been less than enthusiastic about the trend, too, refusing planning consent for conversions and then having decisions overturned on appeal.

They have the power to shape their high streets, for example by refusing planning permission for payday lenders or betting shops.

New rules mean that local authorities can consider public-health concerns when making planning policy: some think that justifies refusing planning permission to new fast-food shops near schools.

A council has been accused of racism for refusing planning permission for a gypsy camp after approving a housing estate in a field next door.

In 2007 the Council and Developer will be participating in a Planning Inquiry after the council refused planning permission for the proposed redevelopment.

The company was refused planning permission and is now appealing the decision.

Sir Robin's decision to refuse planning permission for a new mosque drew protests from local Muslim groups.

Many duly did, only to find themselves refused planning permission to park their trailers on land that they legally owned.

This was designed to have stood on Potters Fields next to Tower Bridge, but was refused planning permission.

But the London mayor has the power to overrule boroughs' decisions to approve or refuse planning permission.

Knowaste was refused planning permission in July for a £15m nappy recycling plant in west London over potential odour problems.