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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 · 7,038 approved or refused records
214Refused applications

6,824 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/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
  2. Decision MadeESS/52/17/COL/28/3

    Details pursuant to Condition 24 (Noise Monitoring Survey) of ESS/48/01/COL that was for “Review of Mineral Planning Permissions and Condition 28 (Noise Monitoring Survey) of ESS/52/17/COL that was for “Continuation of use of land for mineral extraction and ancillary use without compliance with Condition 6 (Dry Silo Mortar Plant Operating hours) of planning permission ESS/23/14/COL granted for “Extension of Stanway Quarry on land at Five Ways Fruit Farm (FWFF) via the extraction of 2.95m tonnes of sand and gravel etc” to extend the weekday DSM plant operational hours from 20:00 hours to 22:00 hours”

    Land at Colchester Quarry, Warren lane, Stanway Colchester C03 0NN

    Received 14 Jun 2019
  3. Decision MadeESS/35/14/MAL

    Retrospective application for the continuation of the extraction of mineral to create an agricultural reservoir without compliance with conditions 2 (compliance with submitted details), 7 (highway improvements), 8 (visibility splays), 9 (Access via Wash Lane), 10 (wheel cleaning facilities), 12 (surface water management), 20 (overburden stockpiles), 22 (dust minimisation), 24 (landscape scheme), 26 (tree and hedgerow retention), 28 (protected species survey), 29 (soil movement scheme), 30 (machine movement scheme), 32 (soil bunds), 35 (scheme of archaeological investigation), 36 (reinstatement of haul route area) and 37 (aftercare scheme) attached to planning permission (ESS/37/11/MAL (appeal ref APP/Z1585/A/12/2169596/NWF)) to allow an amended layout, phasing and restoration of the mineral extraction and agricultural reservoir development, required due to application ref ESS/34/14/MAL

    Cobbs Farm, Maldon Road, Goldhanger, Maldon, CM9 8BQ

    Received 2 Jul 2014
  4. Decision MadeCC/BRW/43/18/3/1

    Details pursuant to condition 3 (drainage details) of CC/BRW/43/18. CC/BRW/43/18 was for “Proposed construction of a standalone single storey building to provide three classrooms, with associated facilities, 2no. practical spaces, increased circulation and other minor works, as well as 4 car parking spaces to allow the expansion of the school to a 1FE Primary School”

    West Horndon County Primary School, Thorndon Avenue, West Horndon, CM13 3TR

    Received 12 Aug 2019
  5. Decision MadeCC/TEN/81/04

    The installation of a new single storey bungalow for training purposes

    Bishops Park College,Jaywick Lane,Clacton on Sea,CO16 8BE

    Received 28 Jun 2004
  6. Decision MadeCC/UTT/74/08/LB

    Alterations to the existing front entrance of the school to allow for the reduction of the existing wall by four courses, construction of steps to the existing landing, extend the retaining wall and the insulation of a new window

    Newport Free Grammar School,Burywater Lane,Saffron Walden,CB11 3TR

    Received 17 Jun 2008
  7. Decision MadeCC/UTT/47/12

    The continued use of a classbase for a temporary period until 31 August 2018 without compliance with Condition 2 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/UTT/120/08

    Hatfield Heath Primary School, The Heath, Hatfield Heath, Bishop's Stortford, CM227EA

    Received 9 Nov 2012
  8. Decision MadeESS/32/12/BTE/55/2

    Continuation of extraction of an estimated reserve of 900,000 tonnes of sand and gravel and retention of existing access onto the A120, private haul road, sand and gravel processing plant, ready mixed concrete plant, bagging plant, dry silo mortar plant and water management system, internal haul roads and recontouring of existing extraction area (known as Site R in Minerals Local Plan) with restoration to a combination of agriculture, woodland, nature conservation, water lagoons and to levels appropriate to safeguard implementation of planning permission ESS/37/08/BTE (Integrated Waste Management Facility) permitted under Ref ESS/31/11/BTE without compliance with condition 9(d) (hours of operation of dry silo mortar plant) to allow orking 07:00 to 18:30 Monday to FRiday and 07:00 to 13:00 Saturdays.

    Bradwell Quarry, Coggeshall Road (A120T), Essex, Bradwell, United Kingdom

    Received 11 Apr 2014
  9. Decision MadeESS/20/03/TEN

    Change of use of vacant land for use as an extension to an existing waste transfer site

    The Works,South Strand,Lawford,Manningtree,CO11 1UP

    Received 9 Apr 2003
  10. Decision MadeCC/TEN/27/14/NMA1

    Louvres added in brick façade; polyester powder coated louvres or solid panels added over windows; polyester powder coated fascia and soffit added to first floor west projection to conceal ductwork under; additional windows added; doors and windows moved; curtain wall glazing configurations amended; north roof terrace parapet height raised; projection of school sign reduced and additional landscaping arrangements including removal and replanting of trees on front boundary

    Market Field School, School Road, Elmstead, Colchester, CO7 7ET

    Received 14 May 2015
  11. Decision MadeESS/01/18/CHL/NMA1

    Non material amendment to planning application ref: ESS/01/18/CHL (Construction of an agricultural reservoir) seeking a revised alignment of the site access road

    Land at Sheepcotes Farm, Sheepcotes Lane, Little Waltham, CM3 3LU

    Received 11 Jun 2021
  12. Decision MadeESS/01/95/MAL

    Vary #2, 20, 28 MAL/225/81

    Chigborough Quarry,Chigborough & Draper's Fms; Saltcote & Rook Halls,Maldon,CM9 4QX

    Received 4 Jan 1995
  13. Decision MadeCC/ROC/20/21/8/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 8 – Landscaping Scheme attached to planning permission CC/ROC/20/21 (The demolition of an existing outbuilding. The construction of a single storey building to provide 1no. classroom, specialist area for food prep/science/tech, SEN therapy room, enlarged staff room, group room and ancillary accommodation to allow the school to expand to a 1FE Primary School (210 pupils). The construction of a small kitchen extension. The relocation of existing access gates. The provision of 7no. additional car parking spaces and cycle and scooter provision.

    Barling Magna Primary School, Little Wakering Road, Barling Magna, Essex, SS3 0LN

    Received 22 Jul 2022
  14. Decision MadeCC/EPF/65/19/NMA5

    Non-material amendment to allow the Landscape and Ecological Mitigation and Management Plan for the development (as required by condition 4 of CC/EPF/65/19) to be submitted prior to construction/installation of the ecological mitigation measures, commencement of landscaping works and/or commencement of lighting works rather than prior to any development commencing

    Land between Sheering Road and the M11 Motorway

    Received 5 Jun 2020
  15. Decision MadeCC/BTE/48/14/LB

    Continuation of the construction of a single storey extension without compliance with Condition 2 (approved details) attached to planning permission CC/BTE/32/14 & Listed Building Consent CC/BTE/32/14/LB to allow the removal of the existing window in the single storey extension

    St. Giles C Of E Primary School, Church Street, Great Maplestead, Halstead, CO9 2RG

    Received 4 Sept 2014
  16. Decision MadeCC/CPT/18/13

    The proposed erection of a modular classroom building at Cedar Hall School

    Cedar Hall School, Hart Road, Benfleet, SS7 3UQ

    Received 16 Apr 2013
  17. Decision MadeESS/16/20/UTT/02/01

    Details pursuant to condition 2 (notification of commencement) of Planning Permission ESS/16/20/UTT. ESS/16/20/UTT was for “Continuation of the winning and working of sand and gravel, erection of a concrete plant, workshop and ancillary buildings, and the importation and treatment of inert material to produce secondary aggregate and reclamation material for progressive restoration to landscaped farmland originally permitted by planning permission ref. ESS/20/18/UTT without compliance with Conditions 4, 67 and 69 (Hours of operation) to allow heavy goods vehicles to travel off site between the hours 0600 and 0700 Monday to Saturday."

    Highwood Quarry, Stortford Road, Great Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1SL

    Received 14 May 2021
  18. Decision MadeESS/19/17/BTE/7/2

    Details pursuant to Condition 7 (Standoff/Buffer Protection) of Planning permission ESS/19/17/BTE that was for "A new sand and gravel quarry at Broadfield Farm, to the west of Rayne, near Braintree, comprising the phased mineral extraction of some 3.66m tonnes of sand and gravel; the installation of a processing plant and ancillary buildings and infrastructure; the construction of a quarry access onto the B1256; the construction of a permanent screening landform; the construction of temporary screen mounds in defined locations around the perimeter of the quarry; the phased restoration of the extraction area using indigenous soil; overburden and clay from within the application site to a land use mixture of arable agriculture, lowland acid grassland, lowland meadow, woodland, lake and reedbeds; and public access via proposed public rights of way.

    Land at Rayne Quarry, Dunmow Road, Braintree, Essex, Rayne

    Received 31 May 2024
  19. Decision MadeCC/EPF/70/04

    Extension at the rear of the school to form a Learning Support Centre comprising two classbases and ancillary accommodation

    Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School,Lower Queens Road,Buckhurst Hill,IG9 6DS

    Received 9 Jun 2004
  20. Decision MadeESS/69/19/BTE/6/7

    Noise monitoring pursuant to Condition 6 of planning application ref: ESS/69/19/BTE (Continued operation of anaerobic digestion plant)

    Halstead Anaerobic Digestion Facility, Land north of Bluebridge Industrial Estate, Halstead, Essex

    Received 18 May 2023
  21. Decision MadeESS/17/18/TEN/15/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 15 - Supplementary Bat and Dormouse surveys - ESS/17/18/TEN: Extraction of 3.8 million tonnes of sand and gravel as an easterly extension to the existing Wivenhoe Quarry, erection of sand and gravel processing plant and ancillary facilities, new vehicular access onto the B1027 Brightlingsea Road, and restoration to agriculture and low-level water-based nature conservation habitats, lowland meadow, woodland planting and hedgerow enhancement using approximately 1.2 million cubic metres of imported inert waste material.

    Land to the south of Colchester Main Road, Alresford, Nr Colchester, C07 8DB

    Received 24 Apr 2022
  22. Decision MadeCC/BTE/35/24/BGP1

    Biodiversity Gain Plan pursuant to permission ref: CC/BTE/35/24 (Single storey classroom block and single storey kitchen extension together with PV panels, additional car and cycle parking, new pedestrian entrance on the southern boundary and a change of use of land to educational use to develop a new playing field to the west, with associated ancillary works).

    Cressing Primary School, Braintree Road, Cressing, Essex, CM77 8JE

    Received 18 Jul 2025
  23. Decision MadeESS/27/01/TEN

    Amend conditions 1, 3, 5 and 25 of TEN/849/91

    Church Farm Quarry,Alresford Creek,Ford Lane,Alresford,Colchester,CO7 8BG

    Received 12 Jul 2001
  24. Decision MadeESS/25/10/BTE/10

    Construction of an anaerobic digestion plant including combined heat and power with associated offices and new access

    Land north of Bluebridge Industrial Estate,Halstead,CM9 2SZ

    Received 22 Apr 2013

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