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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

Collected records · All available dates
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6,824 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

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  1. Decision MadeCC/UTT/59/25/03/01

    Details pursuant to Condition 3 – Vehicular and pedestrian/pupil access points and car parking for planning application ref: CC/UTT/59/25 (Change of use to a soft informal and social area, for use in association with the adjacent school, together with the siting of a toilet block, drainage works, access and landscaping)

    Land to the south of Buttleys Lane, Stortford Road, Great Dunmow, CM6 1SH

    Received 3 Jun 2026
  2. Application WithdrawnCC/BRW/49/09

    Proposed fence alongside the Westside of Brentwood Road

    Thorndon Country Park (South),The Avenue,Brentwood,CM13 3RZ

    Received 10 Jun 2009
  3. Decision MadeCC/BRW/32/09

    Erection of a cycle shelter and formulation of a hardstanding to house 40 bicycles

    Anglo European High School,Willow Green,Ingatestone,CM4 0DJ

    Received 17 Apr 2009
  4. Decision MadeESS/30/16/TEN/5/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 5 (Hedgerow Protection); 40 (Restoration) and 42 (Aftercare) of planning permission ESS/30/16/TEN (Continued restoration of former quarry void by means of landfill)

    Martells Quarry, Slough Lane, Ardleigh, CO7 7RU.

    Received 20 Mar 2018
  5. Decision MadeCC/COL/72/11/LB/7/1

    Provision of 3 no. additional classrooms and extension to existing reception classroom to provide a new classroom together with provision of family room and ancillary storage and WC facilities. Provision of “all-weather” artificial grass surface on existing school playing field

    North Primary School & Nursery, John Harper Street, Colchester, CO1 1RP

    Received 28 Feb 2012
  6. Application WithdrawnCC/BAS/12/13

    Construction of a new full size '3G' Artificial Grass Pitch (AGP) with fencing and floodlights, replacing an area of hard play and grass playing fields.

    Woodlands Comprehensive School, Takely End, Basildon, SS165BA

    Received 7 Mar 2013
  7. Decision MadeCC/COL/107/04/LB

    New 2-way traffic main entrance including shoppers car park. The provision of a pedestrian/cycle link. The extending of existing parking areas & remarking existing areas. Form 1-way traffic route around site, demolition of an existing toilet block & bike

    Wilson Marriage Centre.,Barrack Street,Colchester,CO1 2LR

    Received 9 Sept 2004
  8. Decision MadeCC/EPF/08/17/5/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 5 – Archaeological Mitigation Strategy for planning application ref: CC/EPF/08/17 (Junction 7a M11) – Advanced Works Only

    Gilden Way and Sheering Road public highways and land between Sheering Road and M11 Motorway

    Received 28 Feb 2018
  9. Decision MadeESS/02/00/UTT

    Variation of Condition 42 of UTT/1542/89 to allow continuation of importation of aggregates for resale

    Elsenham Sand Quarry,Elsenham Quarry,Hall Rd,Elsenham,Bishops Stortford,CM22 6DJ

    Received 14 Jan 2000
  10. Decision MadeESS/09/20/EPF/16/7

    Noise monitoring pursuant to condition 16 of planning permission ref: ESS/09/20/EPF (Continued operation of composting facility without compliance with condition 4 (waste catchment area) attached to planning application ESS/29/18/EPF to allow waste to be imported from beyond the existing defined catchment area)

    Ashlyns Farm, Epping Road, North Weald, Epping, CM16 6RZ

    Received 20 Jul 2022
  11. Application WithdrawnCC/UTT/04/01

    Provision of CCTV cameras (3No.) to enhance school security

    Birchanger CE Primary School,Birchwood,Birchanger,Bishop's Stortford,CM23 5QF

    Received 2 Jan 2001
  12. Decision MadeCC/TEN/118/03

    Form new play area 34m x 18m

    St Osyth CofE Primary School,Norman Close,St Osyth,Clacton on Sea,CO16 8PN

    Received 14 Aug 2003
  13. Application WithdrawnESS/22/97/TEN/R

    Review TEN/69/48,354/54,355/54,349/60,1533/86

    Martell's Quarry,Ardleigh,Colchester,CO7 7SP

    Received 1 Apr 1997
  14. Decision Madecc/utt/04/17/4/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 4- Advance Archaeological Investigation (CC/UTT/04/17- Construction of a detached two storey school building, including 9 new classrooms and ancillary facilities)

    The Joyce Frankland Academy, Cambridge Road, Newport, CB11 3TR

    Received 20 Sept 2017
  15. Decision MadeESS/22/18/BAS

    Creation of new access to permitted Waste Recycling and Materials Recovery Facility, incorporating demolition of workshop and change of use of land currently associated with B2 fencing business to Waste Recycling and Materials Recovery Facility.

    Heard Environmental, Pitsea Hall Lane, Pitsea, Basildon, SS16 4UH

    Received 27 Jul 2018
  16. Decision MadeESS/19/17/BTE/20/1

    Details pursuant to Conditions 17 (Highway Cleanliness); 18 (HGV Movements); 19 (Sheeting of vehicles); 20 (Vehicle Maintenance) and 24 (Hours of Operation) 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 8 Apr 2022
  17. Decision MadeESS/46/06/ROC

    Continued use of land as an inert waste recycling centre with extension into Plot G5 (part retrospective), including areas for HGV, cycle and car parking and wash bay ETC .

    Plots G4,G5 & G6 & part G7, Purdeys Way, Purdeys way Industrial Estate, Rochford, SS4 1LZ,Purdeys Industrial Estate,Purdeys Way,Rochford

    Received 18 Sept 2006
  18. Decision MadeESS/22/10/BAS

    Installation of additional electricity generator module No. 11

    Pitsea Landfill site,Pitsea Hall Lane,Pitsea,Basildon, SS16 4UH

    Received 14 Jun 2010
  19. Decision MadeCC/COL/138/08

    The continued use of four classbases for a temporary period until 31 December 2009 without compliance with condition 1 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/COL/08/04

    Gosbecks C P School,Owen Ward Close,Shrub End,Colchester,CO2 9DG

    Received 12 Dec 2008
  20. Application WithdrawnCC/ROC/135/04

    Floodlighting for proposed all-weather, multi-use games area for the school and wider community use

    The Fitzwimarc School,72 Hockley Road,Rayleigh

    Received 29 Nov 2004
  21. Decision MadeCC/BTE/30/18/5/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 5 – Groundworks undertaken in accordance with WSI – CC/BTE/30/18 (Creation of a flood storage area, earth bund up to 1m in height and associated minor works).

    The area of open space east of Forest Road and north of Yew Close, Witham

    Received 11 Jan 2019
  22. Decision MadeCC/COL/05/12

    The continued use of two classrooms for a temporary period until 31 August 2017 without compliance with Condition 2 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/COL/125/07

    St. Georges Infant School & Nursery, Barrington Road, Colchester, CO2 7RW

    Received 10 Jan 2012
  23. Decision MadeCC/COL/52/09

    Change of use from detached residential property (Class C3) to life skills centre for special educational needs pupils (Class D1)

    Holly Lodge,72 London Road,Stanway,Colchester,CO3 0HA

    Received 23 Jun 2009
  24. Decision MadeESS/118/20/COL/8/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 8 (Investigation and Risk Assessment) – ESS/118/20/COL: Construction of a new building, operation of a Waste Transfer Station, retention of existing vehicle depot operation and storage area and construction of 2 vehicular access points and dropped kerb, together with ancillary development, including parking spaces, new weighbridges, a fire suppression system, refuelling island, vehicle wash and demolition of existing building.

    Daisy House, Haven Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8HT

    Received 21 Aug 2024

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