planning

initial

We did the initial planning for our wedding over coffee last weekend.

advance, forward

We need to do some forward planning if we want to finish the project on time.

pre-match, pre-retirement, etc.

The coach spent weeks on pre-season planning before the team's first game.

family

My parents visited a family planning center to discuss their options before having another child.

do

We did careful planning before organizing the school event.

phase, stage

We're currently in the planning phase for our office renovation project.

approval, consent, permission

The local council refused planning approval for the new shopping center near the residential area.

in the ~

The new shopping center has been in the planning for nearly two years now.

~ for

We spent the whole afternoon planning for our summer vacation.