England · Postcode area CM3
Planning applications in CM3, Essex
PlanningTrack collects these records from the public planning register of Essex County Council. 31 applications with a postcode in CM3 were received in the last 12 months. Search an address, application reference or proposal, or open the Essex planning applications page. Official Essex website
- Out for ConsultationESS/147/20/CHL/50/05
Details pursuant to condition 50 (Noise monitoring results – Oct 2026). ESS/147/20/CHL is a variation permission for the "Winning and working of sand and gravel, the erection of a processing plant and ready mix concrete and mortar plants, workshop and weighbridge and office.”
Bulls Lodge Quarry (Park Farm & Brick Farm), Generals Lane, Boreham, Chelmsford, CM3 3HR
Received 12 Oct 2026 - Out for ConsultationESS/148/20/CHL/39/05
Details pursuant to condition 39 (Noise Monitoring results July 2026 of planning permission ESS/148/20/CHL. ESS/148/20/CHL is a variation permission of the following development “Winning and working of sand and gravel.”
Bulls Lodge Quarry (Boreham Airfield), Generals Lane, Boreham, Chelmsford, CM3 3HR
Received 12 Oct 2026 - Decision MadeESS/72/26/CHL/SO
EIA Screening Opinion: Western extension to Sheepcotes Quarry for the extraction, processing, sale and distribution of sand and gravel, including the use of the existing access, plant site and associated infrastructure and subsequent restoration using imported inert materials
Land at Sheepcotes Farm, Sheepcotes Lane, Little Waltham, CM3 3LU
Received 1 Oct 2026 - Out for ConsultationESS/42/17/CHL/57/04
Details pursuant to condition 57d (Archaeological Evaluation for Phases 9 and 10) of ESS/42/17/CHL. ESS/42/17/CHL is extant permission for "Extraction of an estimated reserve of 2.8 million tonnes of sand and gravel (from sites A38 and A39 as identified in the Minerals Local Plan 2014) and retention of existing access onto the A131, retention of existing sand and gravel processing plant (to be relocated within site A38), progressive restoration to agriculture using inert fill, installation of inert recycling facility, including screening and crushing to recover secondary aggregate. In addition, revised restoration scheme for the existing quarry area"
Blackley Quarry, and land to the north east and north west of the existing quarry, A131, Great Leighs, CM3 1QP
Received 25 Sept 2026 - Decision MadeESS/70/26/CHL/SPO
EIA Scoping Opinion Request: Western extension to Sheepcotes Quarry for the extraction, processing, sale and distribution of sand and gravel, including the use of the existing access, plant site and associated infrastructure and subsequent restoration using imported inert materials
Land at Sheepcotes Farm, Sheepcotes Lane, Little Waltham, CM3 3LU
Received 8 Sept 2026 - Considering Consultation Responses/Report being PreparedESS/147/20/CHL/42/02
Details pursuant to condition 42 (Archaeological Written Scheme of Investigation Phase 3 and 4) Scheme for diversion of Park Farm Brook) of ESS/147/20/CHL. ESS/147/20/CHL is a variation of CHL/1890/87 which was for the "Winning and working of sand and gravel, the erection of a processing plant and ready mix concrete and mortar plants, workshop and weighbridge and office.”
Park Farm Belsteads Farm Lane Chelmsford Garden Community Chelmsford Essex CM3 3PX
Received 3 Sept 2026 - Decision MadeESS/42/17/CHL/NMA01
Non-Material Amendment to the Description of Development of planning permission ESS/42/17/CHL to amend the wording with respect to plant and remove reference to revised restoration. ESS/42/17/CHL is the extant planning permission for " Extraction of an estimated reserve of 2.8 million tonnes of sand and gravel (from sites A38 and A39 as identified in the Minerals Local Plan 2014) and retention of existing access onto the A131, retention of existing sand and gravel processing plant (to be relocated within site A38), progressive restoration to agriculture using inert fill, installation of inert recycling facility, including screening and crushing to recover secondary aggregate. In addition revised restoration scheme for the existing quarry area"
Blackley Quarry, Gt Leighs, Braintree, CM3 1QP
Received 28 Aug 2026 - Decision MadeESS/89/25/CHL/01/01
Details pursuant to condition 1 (Notification of commencement date) of ESS/89/25/CHL. ESS/89/25/CHL is the varied permission for "Use of a coated roadstone plant and associated facilities for the manufacture of coated roadstone products using predominantly sand and gravel and recycled aggregates produced at the existing quarry"
Bulls Lodge Quarry, Generals Lane, Boreham, Chelmsford, CM3 3HR
Received 26 Aug 2026 - Decision MadeESS/42/17/CHL/23/05
Details pursuant to condition 23 of ESS/42/17/CHL – Noise monitoring results August 2026. ESS/42/17/CHL was an amendment to 'Extraction of an estimated reserve of 2.8 million tonnes of sand and gravel (from sites A38 and A39 as identified in the Minerals Local Plan 2014) and retention of existing access onto the A131, retention of existing sand and gravel processing plant (to be relocated within site A38), progressive restoration to agriculture using inert fill, installation of inert recycling facility, including screening and crushing to recover secondary aggregate. In addition revised restoration scheme for the existing quarry area.'
Blackley Quarry, and land to the north east and north west of the existing quarry, A131, Great Leighs, CM3 1QP
Received 10 Aug 2026 - Decision MadeESS/58/26/CHL/SPO
EIA Scoping Opinion Request: Continuation of development of “Winning and working of sand and gravel, the erection of a processing plant and ready mix concrete and mortar plants, workshop and weighbridge and office.” permitted by ESS/147/20/BTE without compliance with conditions: 2 (application details), 5 (phasing of working and restoration), 25 (confirmation of restation levels), 56 (Flood Risk Assessment), 57 (Embedded environmental mitigation), 58 (Ecological mitigation and enhancement), 60 (CEMP), 62 (LEMP), 66 (timescale for beneficial use following restoration), 67 (restoration details), 69 (planting details), 70 (aftercare details for woodland and agriculture), and 71 (aftercare details for habitats) made under Section 73 to allow amended restoration and aftercare details until and if the land is developed as part of Zone 2 of the Chelmsford Garden Community.
Bulls Lodge Quarry (Park Farm and Brick Farm), Generals Lane, Boreham, Chelmsford, CM3 3HR
Received 31 Jul 2026 - Decision MadeESS/59/26/CHL/SPO
EIA Scoping Opinion Request: Continuation of development of “Winning and working of sand and gravel.” permitted by ESS/148/20/CHL (incorporating ESS/37/15/CHL) without compliance with conditions: 2 (Application details), 16 (confirmation of restoration level), 24 (subsoil levels), 45 (flood Risk Assessment), 46 (Embedded environmental mitigation), 47 (Ecological mitigation and enhancement), 50 (CEMP), 51 (LEMP), 58 (timescale for beneficial use following restoration), 59 (restoration details), 60 (planting details), 61 (aftercare details for woodland and agriculture), and 62 (aftercare scheme for habitats) made under Section 73 to allow amended restoration and aftercare details until and if the land is developed as part of Zone 2 of the Chelmsford Garden Community.
Bulls Lodge Quarry (Boreham Airfield), Generals Lane, Boreham, Chelmsford, CM3 3HR
Received 31 Jul 2026 - Decision MadeCC/CHL/55/26/SO
Demolition of the former Chetwood Primary School and the construction of a two-storey SEND School including PV panels, MUGA and sports pitch with associated community facilities, outdoor play areas, car parking area, landscaping and associated works.
Former Chetwood Primary School site, Shirebourn Vale, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5ZX
Received 28 Jul 2026 - Considering Consultation Responses/Report being PreparedCC/CHL/55/26
Demolition of the former Chetwood Primary School and the construction of a two-storey SEND School including PV panels, MUGA and sports pitch with associated community facilities, outdoor play areas, car parking area, landscaping and associated works.
Former Chetwood Primary School site, Shirebourn Vale, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5ZX
Received 28 Jul 2026 - Decision MadeESS/147/20/CHL/50/04
Details pursuant to condition 50 (Noise monitoring results – July 2026). ESS/147/20/CHL is a variation permission for the "Winning and working of sand and gravel, the erection of a processing plant and ready mix concrete and mortar plants, workshop and weighbridge and office.”
Bulls Lodge Quarry (Park Farm & Brick Farm), Generals Lane, Boreham, Chelmsford, CM3 3HR
Received 23 Jul 2026 - Decision MadeESS/89/25/CHL/09/01
Details pursuant to condition 9 (Noise monitoring results – July 2026) of planning permission ESS/89/25/CHL. ESS/89/25/CHL is a variation permission of the following development “Coated Roadstone Plant and associated facilities for the manufacture of Coated Roadstone products using predominantly sand & gravel & recycled aggregates produced at the existing quarry.
Bulls Lodge Quarry, Generals Lane, Boreham, Chelmsford, CM3 3HR
Received 23 Jul 2026 - Decision MadeESS/148/20/CHL/39/04
Details pursuant to condition 39 (Noise Monitoring results July 2026 of planning permission ESS/148/20/CHL. ESS/148/20/CHL is a variation permission of the following development “Winning and working of sand and gravel.”
Bulls Lodge Quarry (Boreham Airfield), Generals Lane, Boreham, Chelmsford, CM3 3HR
Received 23 Jul 2026 - Decision MadeESS/52/26/CHL/SO
Screening opinion: Continuation of development without compliance with conditions 3 and 4 (cessation dates) of planning permission ref: ESS/01/18/CHL to allow an extension of time to complete mineral extraction and site restoration
Land at Sheepcotes Farm, Sheepcotes Lane, Little Waltham, CM3 3LU
Received 6 Jul 2026 - Decision MadeESS/52/26/CHL
Continuation of development without compliance with conditions 3 and 4 (cessation dates) of planning permission ref: ESS/01/18/CHL to allow an extension of time to complete mineral extraction and site restoration
Land at Sheepcotes Farm, Sheepcotes Lane, Little Waltham, CM3 3LU
Received 6 Jul 2026 - Decision MadeESS/02/24/CHL/14/01
Details pursuant to Condition 14 – Noise monitoring pursuant to planning application ref: ESS/02/24/CHL (Continued operation of a waste transfer and recycling facility)
Land at Regiment Business Park, Eagle Way, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 3FY
Received 19 Jun 2026 - Decision MadeESS/29/26/CHL/SO
Continuation of development of “Winning and working of sand and gravel, the erection of a processing plant and ready mix concrete and mortar plants, workshop and weighbridge and office.” permitted by ESS/147/20/BTE without compliance with conditions: Condition 2 (Application details) and Condition 4 (timescales for completion of mineral extraction and restoration) made under Section 73.
Bulls Lodge Quarry (Park Farm & Brick Farm), Generals Lane, Boreham, Chelmsford, CM3 3HR
Received 20 Apr 2026 - Decision MadeESS/28/26/CHL/SO
Continuation of development of “Winning and working of sand and gravel.” permitted by ESS/148/20/CHL (incorporating ESS/37/15/CHL) without compliance with conditions: Condition 2 (Application details) and Condition 3 (timescales for completion of mineral extraction and restoration) made under Section 73
Bulls Lodge Quarry (Boreham Airfield), Generals Lane, Boreham, Chelmsford, CM3 3HR
Received 20 Apr 2026 - Decision MadeCC/CHL/85/21/NMA05
Non-Material Amendment to the wording of Condition 25 of planning permission CC/CHL/85/21 to allow amended details for Landscape bunds within Section 1A of the approved Chelmsford North East Bypass scheme. CC/CHL/85/21 is a planning permission for the Chelmsford North East Bypass
Land North Of Generals Lane Roundabout, Generals Lane, Boreham, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 3HJ
Received 2 Feb 2026 - Decision MadeESS/42/17/CHL/23/04
Details pursuant to condition 23 of ESS/42/17/CHL – Noise monitoring results January 2026. ESS/42/17/CHL was an amendment to 'Extraction of an estimated reserve of 2.8 million tonnes of sand and gravel (from sites A38 and A39 as identified in the Minerals Local Plan 2014) and retention of existing access onto the A131, retention of existing sand and gravel processing plant (to be relocated within site A38), progressive restoration to agriculture using inert fill, installation of inert recycling facility, including screening and crushing to recover secondary aggregate. In addition revised restoration scheme for the existing quarry area.'
Blackley Quarry, and land to the north east and north west of the existing quarry, A131, Great Leighs, CM3 1QP
Received 29 Jan 2026 - Decision MadeESS/05/26/CHL/SO
EIA SCREENING OPINION: Proposed Anaerobic Digestion plant (“AD Plant”) with 100GWh or 1,200m3 per hour biomethane production capacity, with vehicular access from the B1008
Located within the triangle of the villages / hamlets of Ford End, Hartford End and Littley Green in Essex. The nearest postcode is CM3 1LE and the grid reference is TL 68647 16413 and X (Easting): 568647 and Y (Northing): 216413
Received 28 Jan 2026
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