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Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Essex County Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

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6,823 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/54/14/BTE/SO

    Construction of earth noise attenuation bunds to partially enclose a shooting ground, together with the construction and use of an associated access road and compacted hardbase slab for delivery and receipt of imported materials.

    Fennes Estate, Bocking, Braintree

    Received 21 Nov 2014
  2. Decision MadeESS/21/18/UTT/19/5

    Details pursuant to condition 19 (Early morning HGV movement records 2 Sept to 30 Sept 2019) of ESS/21/18/UTT. ESS/21/18/UTT was for “Continuation of the Importation of 70,000m³ per annum of inert waste and the installation and use of a soils washing plant for the recycling of waste, together with associated access onto the highway and a separate silt press as permitted by planning permission ref. ESS/35/16/UTT without compliance with condition 6 (Control of vehicle movements) to allow heavy goods vehicles to travel offsite between the hours 0600 and 0700 Monday to Saturday.”

    Highwood Quarry, Stortford Road, Little Canfield, Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1SL

    Received 7 Oct 2019
  3. Decision MadeESS/48/14/BRW

    Storage area for skips and containers holding asbestos waste. Associated development to include the construction of an impermeable concrete base with directional fall into an integral compound sump.

    Unit 29, Childerditch Industrial Estate, Childerditch Hall Drive, Little Warley, Brentwood, CM133HD

    Received 30 Oct 2014
  4. Decision MadeCC/UTT/41/17/8/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 8 – Scheme to minimise the risk of offsite flooding & pollution – CC/UTT/41/17 (The proposed expansion from 1FE to 2FE school. Erection of new block (1,008m2), kitchen infill (10m2) and some internal refurbishment of existing school together with associated landscaping and parking work)

    Elsenham Church of England Primary School, High Street, ELSENHAM, CM22 6DD

    Received 16 Jan 2018
  5. Decision MadeCC/ROC/106/20/11/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 11 - Detailed Surface Water Drainage Scheme - Extension to school to provide six additional classrooms, toilets, an office, plant and a storeroom to increase the school by one form entry (150 pupils), relocation of container, open linked canopy and the provision of a substation with associated works CC/ROC/106/20

    The Sweyne Park School, Sir Walter Raleigh Drive Rayleigh SS6 9BZ

    Received 16 Mar 2021
  6. Decision MadeESS/44/24/BTE/SO

    Screening opinion: Continued operation of anaerobic digestion plant without compliance with condition 22 (throughput restriction) attached to permission ref. ESS/09/23/BTE to allow waste throughput to increase from 45,000tpa to 55,000tpa

    Biogen Halstead AD Plant, Bluebridge Industrial Estate, Sixth Avenue, Halstead, CO9 2FL

    Received 6 Aug 2024
  7. Decision MadeCC/TEN/31/21/22/2

    Details pursuant to Condition 22 – Public Rights of Way Diversion/Stopping-up Order(s) for planning application ref: CC/TEN/31/21 (New link road between the existing A120 and A133)

    Land between the A120 and A133, to the east of Colchester and west of Elmstead Market

    Received 15 Nov 2024
  8. Decision MadeESS/69/98/BTE

    Variation of Condition 2 of permission BTE/1597/85 to retain existing workshops for 6 months after completion of mineral extraction. Previously extended by permission ESS/55/95/BTE

    Bradwell Quarry,Coggeshall Road,Bradwell,Braintree,CM77 8EP

    Received 17 Nov 1998
  9. Decision MadeCHL/979/85

    Retention of concrete plant

    Sandon,Sandon Quarry,Southend Road,Chelmsford,CM2 7TE

    Received 20 Jun 1985
  10. Decision MadeESS/19/13/BAS

    Change of Use of a Supplies Storage Building to a Waste Storage Building and Occassional Waste Transfer Station

    Veolia E S Uk Ltd, Pitsea Hall Lane, Pitsea, Basildon, SS164UH

    Received 22 Apr 2013
  11. Decision MadeCC/CPT/64/15/8/1

    Demolition of the former Montgomerie Infants School building and the erection of a new Special Needs School with associated car and cycling parking, landscaping and infrastructure at the Land adjacent to Glenwood Special School, Rushbottom Lane, Thundersley, Benfleet, SS7 4LW

    Land adjacent to Glenwood Special School, Rushbottom Lane, Thundersley, Benfleet, SS7 4LW

    Received 15 Mar 2016
  12. Decision MadeCC/BTE/23/08

    Continuation of development of a new single storey development to provide a new children’s centre having crèche, drop-in, consulting and training facilities along with outreach for 40 child places. Formation of new car parking and external play space (approved under planning permission CC/BTE/10/07) without compliance with condition 2 (planning application details) to create an additional 8 parking spaces.

    John Bunyan County Inants School,Lancaster Way,Braintree,CM7 5UL

    Received 7 Mar 2008
  13. Decision MadeCC/HLW/33/25/NMA1

    Details pursuant to Non Material Amendment 1 - Proposed External Materials of planning application CC/HLW/33/25 (Erection of a new Early Years Facility with associated hard and soft play space, landscaping, car and cycle parking, and other infrastructure)

    Harlowbury Primary School Site, Gilden Way, Harlow, Essex

    Received 14 Jan 2026
  14. Decision MadeCC/BTE/129/02

    Provision of new changing rooms and internal refurbishment of internal layout to provide accommodation for new drama and performing arts, due to recognition as Performing Arts College

    The Rickstones School,Southview Special School (Previously Elm Hall CPS),Conrad Rd,Witham,CM8 2SD

    Received 25 Jul 2002
  15. Decision MadeESS/31/18/ROC/23/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 23 – Layout of plant site for planning application ref: ESS/31/18/ROC (Importation of inert material, installation and use of a plant for the recycling of such material and the final disposal of inert residues, together with the formation of a new access)

    Land at Dollymans Farm, Doublegate Lane, Rawreth, Wickford, SS11 8UD

    Received 4 Dec 2020
  16. Decision MadeCC/BTE/51/12

    The continued use of 2 classbases for a temporary period until 31 August 2018 without compliance with Condition 2 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/BTE/111/08

    Kelvedon St. Marys C Of E Primary School, Docwra Road, Kelvedon, Colchester, CO5 9DS

    Received 9 Nov 2012
  17. Application WithdrawnESS/37/06/COL

    Continued use of land for recycling of concrete, brickwaste, coated roadstone and soils without compliance with condition 2 (time limit) of planning permission ESS/13/05/COL, to extend use of land for recycling until 24 October 2006

    Wivenhoe Quarry,Alresford Road,Wivenhoe,Colchester,CO7 9JY

    Received 21 Jul 2006
  18. Decision MadeESS/55/14/BTE/64/1

    Details pursant to condition 64 (Scheme & Programme of historic building record for Woodhouse Farm and buildings) of ESS/55/14/BTE. ESS/55/14/BTE was for "Removal of condition 28 restricting geographical source of Solid Recovered Fuel and condition 30 restricting geographical source of waste paper and card attached to planning permission ESS/41/14/BTE to allow importation of Solid Recovered Fuel and waste paper and card without constraint as to the geographical source of the material. Planning permission ESS/41/14/BTE being for An Integrated Waste Management Facility comprising. • Anaerobic Digestion Plant treating mixed organic waste, producing biogas converted to electricity through biogas generators; • Materials Recovery Facility for mixed dry recyclable waste to recover materials e.g. paper, plastic, metals; • Mechanical Biological Treatment facility for the treatment of residual municipal and residual commercial and industrial wastes to produce a solid recovered fuel; • De-inking and Pulping Paper Recycling Facility to reclaim paper; • Combined Heat and Power Plant (CHP) utilising solid recovered fuel to produce electricity, heat and steam; extraction of minerals to enable buildings to be partially sunken below ground level within the resulting void; • visitor/education centre; • extension to existing access road; • provision of offices and vehicle parking; • and associated engineering works and storage tanks."

    Rivenhall Airfield, Coggeshall Road (A120), Braintree, Essex, CO5 9DF

    Received 4 Aug 2015
  19. Decision MadeCC/COL/20/17/18/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 18 (Scheme to minimise risk of off-site flooding) (CC/COL/20/17 - Erection of a two storey building for educational purposes, parking area, Multi Use Games Area and ancillary development).

    Stanway Fiveways Primary School, Winstree Road, Stanway, CO3 0QG

    Received 26 Sept 2017
  20. Decision MadeCC/UTT/41/17/9/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 9 (Surface Water Drainage System Maintenance Plan), of application ref CC/UTT/41/17 - The proposed expansion from 1FE to 2FE school. Erection of new block (1,008m2), kitchen infill (10m2) and some internal refurbishment of existing school together with associated landscaping and parking

    Elsenham Church Of England Primary School, High Street, Elsenham, CM22 6DD

    Received 1 Nov 2018
  21. Decision MadeCC/BTE/25/26/14/01

    Details pursuant to Condition 14 (Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan) – CC/BTE/25/26: Erection of a new single-storey building to provide classrooms, a studio and ancillary spaces, including PV Panels, together with an associated outdoor learning area, extended car park, new hard play areas, improved access from Public Footpath No. 61, secure cycle parking, refuse store, ASHPs, and ancillary development

    St Peter's Church Of England Primary School, Myneer Park, Coggeshall, Essex, CO6 1YU

    Received 29 Jul 2026
  22. Decision MadeCC/CHL/76/21/10/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 10 (PARTIAL DISCHARGE) - Construction Management Plan (for the installation of the MUGA and access arrangements) (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) - CC/CHL/72/21

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

    Received 20 Jan 2022
  23. Decision MadeESS/13/00/BRW

    Variation of Condition 9 of planning permission BRW/123/86 to allow domestic waste disposal operation between 0700hrs and 1600hrs on Saturdays that follow public holidays

    Ongar Landfill Site,Ongar Landfill Site,Mill Lane,Ongar,CM5 9RG

    Received 30 Mar 2000
  24. Decision MadeESS/98/21/BTE/31/2

    Details pursuant to Condition 31 (Noise Monitoring) of Planning permission ESS/98/21/BTE that was for the continuation of mineral extraction; rephasing of the working and restoration programme and the establishment of an inert materials recycling facility on land at Colemans Farm Quarry, Little Braxted Lane, Rivenhall End, Witham, CM8 3EX.

    Colemans Farm, Little Braxted Lane, Rivenhall End, Witham, Essex, CM8 3EX

    Received 27 Aug 2024

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