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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6,824 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/CHL/151/01

    Use of land for siting of relocatable building

    Danbury County Youth Camp,Well Lane,Danbury,Chelmsford,CM3 4AB

    Received 16 Oct 2001
  2. Decision MadeCC/UTT/28/15

    Erection of a single storey extension providing 2 class rooms to school and associated infrastructure

    Takeley Primary School, Roseacres, Takeley, CM22 6QY

    Received 29 Apr 2015
  3. Decision MadeCC/CHL/18/15/3/1

    Demolition of 2 sets of steps, 1 access ramp and fence on the eastern elevation, and construction of 2 new sets of steps and 2 access ramps, together with the removal of 1 parking bay

    20 , Main Road, Danbury, Chelmsford, CM3 4NQ

    Received 27 May 2015
  4. Decision MadeCC/BTE/54/03

    Retention of 1 relocatable classbase until 30 April 2008 without complying with condition 1 of planning permission CC/BTE/02/98

    St Andrews CE Primary School,Great Yeldham,Halstead

    Received 29 Apr 2003
  5. Decision MadeCC/MAL/79/06

    The retention until 31 July 2008 of a double relocatable classroom unit for use by the Integrated Support Service

    Heybridge Centre,The Heybridge Centre,The Street,Heybridge,Maldon,CM9 4NB

    Received 16 May 2006
  6. Decision MadeESS/05/17/CHL/7/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 7 – Noise Monitoring for planning application ref: ESS/05/17/CHL (Chelmsford Waste Transfer Station)

    Chelmsford Waste Transfer Station, Winsford Way, Boreham, Chelmsford, CM2 5AA

    Received 10 May 2018
  7. Decision MadeESS/20/18/UTT/69/6

    Details pursuant to condition 69 (Early morning HGV movement records 1 Oct to 31 Oct 2019) of ESS/20/18/UTT. ESS/20/18/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/52/13/UTT without compliance with Condition 4 (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, Little Canfield, Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1SL

    Received 11 Nov 2019
  8. Decision MadeESS/51/21/BTE

    For the continuation of mineral extraction and ancillary use without compliance (for a temporary period ceasing upon the working and restoration of the western extension) with conditions 12 (HGV movements), 25 (mineral handling), 27 (restoration materials importation), and 35b (restrictions on permitted development rights) of planning consent ESS/40/18/BTE that was an earlier variation of conditions under planning consent ESS/10/18/BTE to now enable the importation of as raised sand and gravel from a proposed western extension to the site; the importation of inert materials (for use in the restoration of the proposed western extension); the inclusion of additional water lagoons on site; and a temporary increase in HGV movements to enable accelerated progression of proposed western extension restoration scheme to return the land to formation level in advance of the a12 road widening and improvement national infrastructure project

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

    Received 26 Apr 2021
  9. Decision MadeESS/19/17/BTE/13/2

    Details pursuant to Conditions 13 (Landscaping Phase 1); 47 (Landscaping) and 49 (Landscape and Ecological Management Plan) 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. Location: Land at Rayne Quarry, Dunmow Road, Braintree, Essex, Rayne

    Rayne Quarry, Dunmow Road Rayne, Braintree, Essex CM77 6SB

    Received 13 May 2022
  10. Decision MadeCC/CHL/44/17/NMA1

    Details pursuant to Non Material Amendment 1 – External windows & doors change from aluminium to UPVC and reduction in overhang of entrance canopy of planning application CC/CHL/44/17

    Newlands Spring Primary School, Dickens Place, Chelmsford, CM1 4UU

    Received 20 Dec 2017
  11. Decision MadeCC/BRW/58/12/SO

    Erection and use of one office building, one welfare building, associated works and vehicle parking facilities on existing tarmac area.

    Childerditch Highways Depot, Hall Drive, Childerditch Industrial Park, Childerditch, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 3HD

    Received 22 Nov 2012
  12. Decision MadeCC/BTE/137/01

    Erection of portal frame structure for salt storage

    Highway Maintenance Depot,Bakers Lane,Black Notley,Braintree,CM77 8QS

    Received 5 Sept 2001
  13. Decision MadeCC/BTE/26/04

    Installation of new double relocatable unit to provide two new classbases

    Notley High School,Notley High School,Notley Road,Braintree,CM7 1HL

    Received 2 Feb 2004
  14. Decision MadeESS/16/05/COL

    Extraction and Removal of sand and gravel to provide for the construction of an agricultural reservoir

    Bouchiers Hall Farm,Inworth,Colchester

    Received 11 Apr 2005
  15. Decision MadeCC/COL/15/14/11/1

    Stand alone extension to the existing Infant & Junior schools comprising 8 classbases and ancillary spaces together with covered weather protected links. Extension to the Infant School building to provide lobby area, storage and toilet facilities. New hard play area and the expansion of the existing car parking area to provide additional car parking spaces with 1.8m high metal mesh fencing. Relocation of an existing temporary classroom within the school site and the provision of an additional temporary classroom for the duration of the construction works.

    Montgomery County Junior and Infants School, Baronswood Way, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9QG

    Received 19 Dec 2014
  16. Decision MadeCC/COL/35/06

    Single storey extension to existing drama studio to incorporate new Radio/TV studio, control gallery, drama store, media office/store, entrance foyer and new disabled WC

    St Helena School,Sheepen Road,Colchester,CO3 3LE

    Received 15 Feb 2006
  17. Application WithdrawnCC/EPF/28/04

    The provision of a single storey extension for use as a servery & internal alterations to upgrade reception & administration area.

    Lambourne C P School,Hoe Lane,Abridge,Romford,RM4 1AU

    Received 3 Feb 2004
  18. Decision MadeESS/37/11/MAL/35/1

    Construction of an agricultural reservoir by the extraction and removal from the site of sand, gravel and surplus soils, together with construction of an access, internal road and ancillary buildings

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

    Received 13 Sept 2012
  19. Application WithdrawnESS/37/08/BTE/NMA1

    Non-material Amendment to permission Ref. ESS/37/08/BTE PINS Ref APP/Z1585/V/09/2104804 to allow 1) Amendment of the list of plans referred to under condition 2 2) Inclusion of a clarificatory informative 3) Internal layout changes within each Hangar 4) Turbine hall, electrical distribution and CHP facility layout 5) Siting and layout changes to additional external plant and equipment

    Rivenhall Airfield, Essex, CO5 9DF

    Received 13 Jun 2012
  20. Decision MadeCC/CPT/53/10

    The erection of a single storey 450sqm nursery building with associated play area, hardstanding drop off area and landscaping located within the north east corner of the Deanes School site including change of use of part of the 86 Daws Heath Road from residential garden to educational use.

    The Deanes School,Daws Heath Road,Benfleet,SS7 2TD

    Received 29 Mar 2010
  21. Decision MadeESS/34/15/BTE/NMA6

    Non-Material Amendment to amend the wording of Condition 35 of planning permission ESS/34/15/BTE to allow out of hours working between May 2023 and December 2023.

    Land at Rivenhall Airfield, Coggeshall Road, Braintree, CO5 9DF

    Received 5 May 2023
  22. Decision MadeESS/22/12/BAS/27/1

    Enclosed facility for the Mechanical and Biological Treament (MBT) of municipal solid waste and commerical and industrial waste, including waste water treatment infrastructure; biofilter and air filtration infrastructure; a visitor, education and office facility; parking area; surface water management system; hardstandings; internal roads; new access and junction arrangements onto Courtauld Road; earthworks; landscaping, fencing and gates; weighbridge complex; lighting and ancillary development at land at Courtauld Raod, Basildon, Essex.

    Land at Courtauld Road, Basildon, Essex

    Received 28 May 2014
  23. Decision MadeCC/COL/17/11/15/1

    Construction of up to 1,000 space Park and Ride facility with associated terminus building, landscaping, access road, lighting and associated infrastructure.

    Land to the north A12, Trunk road at Cuckoo Farm (Park & Ride),Cuckoo Farm,Boxted Road,Mile End,Colchester,CO4 5HH

    Received 28 Jul 2014
  24. Decision MadeESS/06/09/COL/37/2

    Noise Monitoring Report

    Colchester Quarry (Stanway Hall),Warren Lane,Stanway,Colchester,CO3 0NN

    Received 15 Oct 2012

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