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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6,824 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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. Application WithdrawnCC/BTE/32/05

    The erection of a building for use as HQ by the North Essex Adult Community College, replacement changing pavilion and replacement all weather pitch with floodlighting, together with associated car parking for educational and community use

    Adult Community Learning Centre,Spinks Lane,Witham,CM8 1EP

    Received 15 Mar 2005
  2. Decision MadeESS/04/08/TEN/SO

    Screening Opinion: Removal of minerals & soils surplus to the construction of an agricultural reservoir

    Manning Grove,Carrington Road,Great Bromley,Colchester,CO7 7UZ

    Received 9 Jan 2008
  3. Decision MadeESS/46/16/CHL/22/1

    Details pursuant to condition 22 – Noise monitoring Results May & June 2018 of ESS/46/16/CHL. ESS/46/16/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 6 Aug 2018
  4. Decision MadeCC/BTE/11/15

    The change of use from an indoor kart track and laser games facility (Sui Generis use class) to a Warehouse (Use Class B8) for the storage of Essex County Council library materials and Essex Cares equipment

    11, Freebournes Road, Witham, CM8 3UN

    Received 12 Jan 2015
  5. Decision MadeESS/65/06/UTT/60/1

    Condition 60 - Protectection of protected species

    Preferred Area K, Liitle Easton,Little Easton Airfield,Little Easton,Dunmow,CM6 2BB

    Received 13 Feb 2012
  6. Decision MadeCC/TEN/21/13

    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/TEN/41/11

    Kirby-le-soken Primary School, Halstead Road, Kirby Cross, Frinton-on-sea, CO130LW

    Received 10 May 2013
  7. Decision MadeCC/HLW/11/10

    Erection of an external canopy measuring a maximum of 3.8m in height, 22.5m in length and 5.7m width to the north west elevation of the school’s main building and associated new block paving and the reconstruction of the disabled access to the main school block

    The Spinney Junior & Infants School,Cooks Spinney,Harlow,CM20 3BW

    Received 27 Jan 2010
  8. Decision MadeCC/CPT/119/01

    Erection of a new relocatable classroom within the curtilage of the school site

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

    Received 21 Aug 2001
  9. Considering Consultation Responses/Report being PreparedESS/75/25/COL/18/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 18 (Odour Management) of Planning permission ESS/09/24/COL that was for Continuation of waste handling without compliance with Condition 2 (F) (iii) (Approved Details – Transport Statement) and 15 (Waste Types) of Planning permission ESS/09/24/COL that was for the Erection of Clean Materials Recycling Facility including an increase in HGV movements and waste throughput to now allow for inclusion of the word "municipal" waste as a waste type together with a revised road access junction design.

    Land at Greenacres, Packards Lane, Wormingford. At Greenacres, Warehouse, Packards Lane, Wormingford, Essex, CO6 3AH

    Received 28 Jul 2026
  10. Decision MadeCC/UTT/04/17/3/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 3- Landscape Plan (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 21 Sept 2017
  11. Decision MadeCC/UTT/13/11/4/1

    Construction of a new 300 place primary school with 21 staff car parking spaces including one parking space for the disabled, hard and soft play areas, habitat area and associated landscaping.

    St Mary's School,Reeve Road,Foresthall Park,Stansted Mountfitchet,CM24 8SJ

    Received 28 May 2012
  12. Decision MadeCC/CHL/85/21/NMA06

    Non-Material Amendment to the wording of Conditions 3 and 4 of planning permission CC/CHL/85/21 to regularise the amendment to soil stabilisation works (part retrospective) within Section 1A of the Chelmsford North East Bypass. CC/CHL/85/21 is a planning permission for the Chelmsford North East Bypass

    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 24 Apr 2026
  13. Decision MadeCC/BTE/14/98CC/BTE/1

    Proposed additional car parking spaces and raise part boundary fence to Maltings

    Howbridge CE Junior School (also CM8 1DJ),Howbridge Road,Witham,CM8 1BZ

    Received 10 Mar 1998
  14. Decision MadeCC/UTT/26/08

    New hall with associated accommodation and link to main school. Internal alterations. Removal of temporary building R/4/1 No 360

    Bentfield County Primary School,Rainsford Rd,Stansted Mountfitchet,CM24 8DX

    Received 17 Mar 2008
  15. Decision MadeCC/CHL/39/18/SO

    1km footway/cycle path and associated works (to form part of the City Centre to Great Waltham Cycle Route)

    Land between Broomfield Hospital/Nash Drive and Goulton Road, Broomfield, Chelmsford

    Received 27 Nov 2018
  16. Decision MadeCC/BRW/62/21/7/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 7 – Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy (Removal of existing pond outlet pipe and replacement with a new outlet pipe 0.5m lower to increase flood storage; installation of sheet piling to reinforce existing embankment; creation of a new access track on top of existing embankment; creation of temporary access track for construction off Queens Road) CC/BRW/62/21

    Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School, Queens Road, Brentwood, CM14 4EX

    Received 9 Nov 2021
  17. Decision MadeCHL/1890/87-8b

    Landscaping schemes which shall include details of the existing trees and hedgerows to be retained and of the trees and hedgrows to be planted shall be submitted to the minerals Planning Authority for approval concurrently with the working and reclamation schemes referred to in Condition 4 above. Such schemes as approved shall be carried out in accordance with the approved programme of planting forming part of the scheme. Any tree or shrub forming part of the approved scheme that dies, is damaged or removed within a period of 5 years of planting shall be replaced by the applicant or their successors in title with a tree or shrub of the same species during the first following planting session to the satisdaction of the Mineral Planning Authority.

    Bulls Lodge Quarry

    Received 7 Aug 2006
  18. Decision MadeCC/MAL/01/19/11/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 11 - Biodiversity Enhancement Measures (Creation of a flood storage area, inlet chamber, temporary construction access from Marlowe Close and associated minor works at land adjacent to Brickhouse Farm Community Centre. Relocation of existing children's play area. CC/MAL/01/19)

    Brickhouse Farm Community Centre, Poulton Close, Maldon, CM9 6NG

    Received 13 Nov 2019
  19. Decision MadeIDO/CHL/2/92

    Register IDO 340, Sand & Gravel Extraction

    Sandon Quarry,Southend Road,Chelmsford,CM2 7TE

    Received 28 Feb 1992
  20. Decision MadeCC/HLW/29/14/SO

    Two storey, seven classroom, hall and nursery building extension to facilitate the provision of a 2 Form Entry (420 pupil) Primary School. Together with additional canopied play and outdoor activity areas; sheltered link corridor between the proposed and existing School building; associated hard and soft landscaping; revised access arrangements; car and cycle parking; and other site improvements/provisions.

    The Downs Primary School and Nursery, The Hides, Harlow, Essex, CM20 3RB

    Received 14 May 2014
  21. Application WithdrawnESS/60/12/TEN

    Continuation of importation of as raised aggregate for processing at Brightlingsea Quarry until 31 July 2005 without complying with Condition 1(application details) and Condition 4 ( Restoration Details) attached to planning Permission ESS/28/03/TEN to allow for an amended restoration scheme to be completed by 31 January 2026.

    Brightlingsea Quarry, Moverons Lane, Brightlingsea, Colchester, CO7 0SB

    Received 24 Sept 2012
  22. Decision MadeCC/TEN/47/99

    Variation of conditions 2 & 4 (CC/TEN/152/98) to incorporate turning area for emergency vehicles

    Children's Home,Le Soken Lodge,274 Harwich Road,Little Clacton,Clacton-on-Sea,CO16 9PY

    Received 5 Aug 1999
  23. Decision MadeESS/49/03/ROC

    The erection of a Waste Recycle Hall to completely cover existing transfer operation

    Brickfields Way,Purdeys Industrial Estate,Purdeys Way,Rochford

    Received 1 Aug 2003
  24. Decision MadeCC/BAS/03/14

    Continuation of development of a new two storey teaching block and new single storey extension to the existing fitness building without compliance with condition 3 (landscaping) attached to planning permission CC/BAS/40/12 to allow amendments to the design of the landscape scheme.

    De La Salle School and Language College, Ghyllgrove, Basildon, SS142LA

    Received 9 Dec 2013

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