permit delays
Bureaucratic approval slowdowns
Permit delays are holdups in obtaining official authorization, especially for construction, development, or business operations.
The phrase typically refers to slow government approval processes that stall projects: Permit delays pushed the opening back six months.
The delays may stem from bureaucratic backlogs, regulatory review, or required inspections.
- bureaucracyRigid administrative system
- red tapeBureaucratic obstacles to action
- city hallSeat of local government
- jump through hoopsPerform burdensome compliance tasks
- waitingRemaining in expectation
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