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Planfeststellungsbeschluss

planning approval decision; project-approval order

noun PLAHN-fest-shtel-lungs-be-shlus Rare

Usage Note

Planfeststellungsbeschluss is the comprehensive administrative decision authorising major infrastructure projects like motorways or railway lines. It consolidates all required approvals and can only be challenged within one month.

Examples

"Nach dem Planfeststellungsbeschluss konnte der Bau der neuen Umgehungsstraße beginnen."

Natural Translation

After the planning approval decision the construction of the new bypass could begin.

Literal Translation

After the planning-approval-decision could the construction of-the new bypass begin.

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