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Collected application statistics

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8,262Searchable applications
17Recorded as pending
97%Approval rate · 7,037 approved or refused records
214Refused applications

6,823 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 12 Dec 1938 to 5 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 11 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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  1. Decision MadeESS/21/10/UTT/19/1

    Condition 19 (Landscaping Scheme) of ESS/21/10/UTT

    Newport Chalk Quarry,Chalk Farm Quarry,Chalk Farm,Newport,Saffron Walden,CB11 3RX

    Received 21 Dec 2011
  2. Decision MadeESS/147/20/CHL/24/01

    Details pursuant to condition 24 (Notification of soil stripping) 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, Little Waltham, Chelmsford, CM3 3PX

    Received 20 Jul 2023
  3. Decision MadeCC/BAS/07/93

    New Primary School

    The Wick

    Received Not published
  4. Decision MadeCC/CHL/76/21/10/2

    Details pursuant to Condition 10 (PARTIAL DISCHARGE) – Construction Management Plan (for the demolition of the HORSA building and construction of single storey building) – CC/CHL/76/21 (The demolition of an existing HORSA building and the erection of a single storey standalone building comprising of 2no. classrooms, kitchen, multi use hall and associated ancillary accommodation to accommodate an additional 105 pupils (2FE Primary School). The provision of a new reception canopy, new cycle/scooter parking and associated works. The provision of a new pedestrian access gate from Trinity Road)

    Trinity Road Primary School, Trinity Road, Chelmsford Essex CM2 6HS

    Received 10 Aug 2022
  5. Decision MadeESS/39/14/BTE/21/1

    Extraction of an estimated 2.5 million tonnes of sand and gravel together with the provision of an new access from Little Braxted Lane; and the installation/construction and operation of primary processing and ancillary facilities comprising washing and bagging plant, silt lagoons, weighbridge, site management office, mess room and maintenance workshop; with restoration to agriculture and water based nature conservation habitats

    Land at Colemans Farm, Colemans Farm, Little Braxted Lane, Rivenhall, Witham, CM8 3EX

    Received 23 Jun 2016
  6. Decision MadeCHL/1019/87/42/4

    The schemes of working and reclamation required under condition 4 above shall include aftercare schemes specify the steps necessary to bring the land to the required standard for use for agriculture, woodland and amenity purposes and provide for annual aftercare management meetings with Mineral Planning Authority and the Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food. Such schemes shall be carried out in programme of operations which shall form part of the scheme. The submitted schemes shall – a) Provide an overall strategy giving the broad programme for the 5 year aftercare period for cropping patterns, cultivation practices, remedial treatments, field drainage, irrigation, shelter belts and hedgerows. b) Provide for an annual site management scheme describing each year’s programme to be sent to the Minerals Planning Authority not later than 1 month prior to the annual aftercare management meeting.

    Boreham Proving Ground,Bulls Lodge Quarry,Generals Lane,Boreham,Chelmsford,CM3 3HR

    Received 17 Sept 2014
  7. Decision MadeESS/27/12/TEN/SO

    Variation of condition 50 (end life of quarry)and 51 (removal pf buildings/plant etc) attached to planning permission ref ESS/41/10/TEN to allow an extension of time for a period of 3 years for completion of operations authorised, required and/or associated of the development permitted until 31 December 2015.

    Lafarge Aggregates, Alresford Road, Wivenhoe, Colchester, CO7 9JU

    Received 2 Mar 2012
  8. Decision MadeESS/40/12/BRW/7/1

    Retrospective application for the use of the site as a material storage, recycling and distribution facility

    Codham Hall Farm, Codham Hall Lane, Great Warley, Brentwood, Essex

    Received 22 Nov 2012
  9. Application WithdrawnESS/23/13/BTE/13/2

    A waste management facility for the transfer/bulking of municipal waste. Proposed development includes a waste transfer building; dual weighbridge; weighbridge kiosk; office and staff welfare buildings; firewater holding tank and pump-house; underground surface water retention and pipework; package sewage treatment plant; vehicle wash system; staff parking and associated hard-standing areas; new surface access way; alternative vehicle access; fencing and landscaping; and other associated works

    Cordons Farm, Long Green, Cressing, Braintree, CM778DL

    Received 1 Oct 2015
  10. Decision MadeESS/37/98/CHL

    The importation of recyclable inert materials for processing through a mobile crusher & screening unit for distribution as recycled aggregate.

    Bulls Lodge Quarry,Bulls Lodge Quarry,Generals Lane,Boreham,Chelmsford,CM3 3HR

    Received 26 Jun 1998
  11. Decision MadeCHL/1019/87/34/11

    Details pursuant to condition 34 (Aftercare year 2019/20) of planning permission CHL/1019/87. CHL/1019/87 for “Winning and working of sand and gravel”

    Boreham Proving Ground, Bulls Lodge Quarry, Generals Lane, Boreham, Chelmsford, CM3 3HR

    Received 20 Jan 2020
  12. Decision MadeESS/12/09/COL

    Construction of chemical dosing equipment at Copford Sewage Treatment Works

    Copford WwTW,Hall Road,Copford,Colchester

    Received 24 Feb 2009
  13. Decision MadeESS/06/05/COL

    Creation of a hardstanding for the proposed siting of a replacement sand and gravel processing plant to provide an even hard surfaced area at a uniform level of 19.5m AOD

    Colchester Quarry,Bellhouse & Abbotstone Landfill Site,Warren Lane,Stanway,Colchester,CO3 0NN

    Received 16 Feb 2005
  14. Decision MadeCC/CPT/79/08

    Proposed perimeter fencing, railing and gates to school entrance and grounds

    Woodham Ley Primary School,Rushbottom Lane,New Thundersley,Benfleet,SS7 4DN

    Received 3 Jul 2008
  15. Decision MadeCC/COL/69/11/5/1

    Not withstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning [General Permitted Development Order] 1995 [or any Order amending, replacing or re-enacting that Order], no gates shall be erected at the vehicular access unless they open inwards from the public highway towards the site and be set back a minimum distance (to be agreed with the County Planning Authority prior to the commencement of development) from the nearside edge of the carriageway

    Heathlands Primary School, New Church Road, West Bergholt, Colchester, CO6 3JF

    Received 9 Mar 2012
  16. Decision MadeCC/CHL/85/21/12/01

    Details pursuant to condition 12 (Hydraulic modelling) of CC/CHL/85/21. CC/CHL/85/21 was for "Chelmsford North East Bypass (CNEB): A single carriageway road between Roundabout 4 of the Beaulieu Park Radial Distributor Road (RDR1) and a new roundabout on the A131 at Chatham Green plus dualling of the existing A131 between Chatham Green and Deres Bridge roundabout. With one intermediate roundabout, 3 road overbridges and 1 pedestrian/cycle/horse overbridge. Together with other associated works and landscaping."

    Land between Beaulieu Park (north of Generals Lane), Boreham Parish, and Deres Bridge Roundabout on A131, Great & Little Leighs Parish, to the north east of Chelmsford.

    Received 3 May 2022
  17. Application WithdrawnCC/BTE/99/00

    Provision of new bridge at crossing of Flitchway Linear Park at Rayne to be known as Hazlemere Bridle Over Bridge

    Stansted to Braintree A120,Braintree

    Received 27 Oct 2000
  18. Decision MadeESS/63/10/CHL/21/1

    Retrospective planning permission for mineral extraction (now ceased) Infilling existing void with inert waste (construction waste, soils & clays) Recycling of inert materials to recover secondary aggregates and soils. Restoration to species rich grassland in line with the Essex Biodiversity Habitat Action Plan.

    St Clere's Hall Pit,Main Road,Danbury,Chelmsford,CM3 4AR

    Received 23 Nov 2012
  19. Decision MadeCC/COL/50/17/7/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 7 – Covered cycle parking: CC/COL/50/17 (Construction of a new 6FE secondary school (comprising part 2 storey and part 3 storey buildings), ancillary facilities, structures, hard and soft landscaping, widening of existing vehicular access, provision of new pedestrian access points and new vehicle and cycle parking facilities).

    Alderman Blaxhill County Secondary School, Paxman Avenue, Colchester, CO2 9DQ

    Received 6 Jun 2018
  20. Decision MadeESS/31/13/CHL

    Continuation of use as a waste transfer station without compliance with condition 2 (Compliance with Submitted Details), 16 (Landscape Scheme), 21 (Access Provisions) and 29 (Office and Substation Building Design) attached to planning permission reference ESS/65/12/CHL to allow the removal of the north-west staff and visitor access; removal of the substation; reorganisation of the parking area; repositioning of the vehicular and pedestrian access gates and weighbridge kiosk, and repositioning and altered design of the staff office building.

    Land to the west of Winsford Way, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 5AA

    Received 10 May 2013
  21. Decision MadeCC/EPF/65/19/NMA6

    Non-material amendment to allow changes to the arrangement of Campions Roundabout; a different shaped attenuation pond; and a new ditch crossing (and culvert) to the unnamed watercourse in comparison to details previously approved as part of application ref: CC/EPF/65/19 (Interim scheme to provide a dual carriageway link road between Sheering Road and the new M11 Junction 7A)

    Land between Sheering Road and the M11 Motorway

    Received 14 Oct 2021
  22. Decision MadeESS/79/20/BTE

    Continuation of development without compliance with condition 2 (Application details) and condition 68 (Phasing) of ESS/03/18/BTE to allow amended timescales for phasing of working and restoration (Part retrospective). ESS/03/18/BTE was for "Extraction of 2 million tonnes of sand and gravel (from Site A5 as identified in the Essex Minerals Local Plan 2014) including the retention of the existing access onto the A120, the processing plant (including sand and gravel washing plant), office and weighbridge, ready mix concrete plant, bagging unit, DSM plant, water and silt management systems and extension of the internal haul road into Site A5 with restoration to agriculture and biodiversity (species rich grassland and wetland)"

    Bradwell Quarry, Church Road, Bradwell, CM77 8EP

    Received 29 Jun 2020
  23. Decision MadeCC/EPF/36/26

    Replacement of polycarbonate roof with flat roof including 2 No. openable roof lanterns and openable fan lights, alongside upgrades to existing flat roof comprising insulation, reinforced bitumen membrane and replacement lights.

    Limes Farm County Junior School, Limes Avenue, Chigwell, Essex, IG7 5LP

    Received 22 May 2026
  24. Decision MadeCC/CHL/35/26

    Prior approval for the demolition of two single storey, flat roof modular classroom buildings

    Baddow Hall Junior School, New Road, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 7QZ

    Received 21 May 2026

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