die Baugenehmigung
Translation
building permit, construction permit, zoning permit
Examples
Man braucht eine Baugenehmigung für das Haus.
You need a building permit for the house.
Die Baugenehmigung wurde endlich erteilt.
The building permit was finally granted.
Grammar Patterns
to apply for ((sth.)) to apply for a building permit We are applying for a building permit.
to grant ((sth.)) to grant a building permit The authority granted the building permit.
Similar Words
die Erlaubnis (permission), die Lizenz (license)
Etymology
Composed of 'Bau' (building, construction) and 'Genehmigung' (permission, approval). Literally 'building permission'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the official 'permission' (Genehmigung) you need before you can 'build' (Bau).