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Planning applications.

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6,824 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn.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: 12 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/CHL/53/04

    To replace the existing relocatable classroom with a permanent Classroom and Withdrawal Rooms for the use of Hearing Impaired children, a larger staffroom and toilets

    Mildmay Infants & Nursery,Mildmay Infant and Nursery School,Robin Way,Chelmsford,CM2 8AU

    Received 20 Apr 2004
  2. Decision MadeESS/59/13/CHL/SO

    The construction and operation of a new effluent underground pipeline from Cuton Lock, Chelmsford to Langford Water Treatment Works, Maldon. Associated development includes modifications/alterations to the existing pipeline and a number of temporary works/provisions including construction compounds, laydown (storage) areas and accesses.

    Brook End Water Treatment Works, Chelmsford to Langford Water Treatment Works, Maldon

    Received 15 Nov 2013
  3. Application WithdrawnCC/BRW/102/05

    Removal of 2 relocatable classbases and construction of new single storey arts block

    Kelvedon Hatch County Primary School,School Road,Kelvedon Hatch,Brentwood,CM15 0DH

    Received 17 Jul 2005
  4. Decision MadeCC/TEN/11/16

    Installation of six 6m and three 12m lighting columns, eight wall mounted lanterns and wall mounted lights to the office building

    Ardleigh Highway Depot, Glebe Corner, Harwich Road, Ardleigh, CO7 7LA

    Received 24 Mar 2016
  5. Decision MadeCC/TEN/152/98

    Extension & alteration to Community Home including landscaping, provision of car park, bicycle store & widening of driveway

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

    Received 7 Dec 1998
  6. Decision MadeCC/CHL/76/21

    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 an new pedestrian access gate from Trinity Road

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

    Received 4 Aug 2021
  7. Decision MadeESS/03/22/COL/14/5

    Details pursuant to Condition 14 (Noise Monitoring Survey) of ESS/03/22/COL that was for "Continued use of land for infilling"

    Land at Colchester Quarry, Warren Lane, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0NN

    Received 18 Mar 2026
  8. Decision MadeCC/HLW/72/02

    Formation of car parking area to front of school and extension to staffroom

    William Martin CofE Infant & Nursery School,Tawneys Road,Harlow,CM18 6PW

    Received 27 May 2002
  9. Decision MadeCC/CPT/52/22/16/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 16 - Landscape and Ecological Management Plan (Construction of two-storey standalone teaching block, removal of existing temporary classrooms, extension to existing hard surface play area, and associated works at Cedar Hall School, Hart Road, Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 3UQ) CC/CPT/52/22

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

    Received 9 Nov 2022
  10. Decision MadeCC/BAS/53/23/6/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 6 – Soft landscaping scheme (Construction of a two storey standalone building; extension to existing Oriel building; removal of existing temporary classbases, reconfiguration of existing car parking area including the provision of additional car parking spaces, creation of new outdoor play space and associated ancillary development) CC/BAS/53/23

    Castledon School, Bromfords Drive, Wickford, SS12 0PW

    Received 16 Oct 2023
  11. Decision MadeESS/16/14/MAL/NMA1

    Details pursuant to Non Material Amendment 1 - Siting of two static caravans and storage container of planning application ESS/16/14/MAL

    Asheldham Quarry, Tillingham Road, Asheldham, CM0 7EA

    Received 15 Sept 2017
  12. Decision MadeCC/EPF/114/08

    The continued use of a temporary classroom unit until 31 August 2013 without complying with condition 1 (the limit associated with PP REF: CC/EPF/125/03

    Waltham Holy Cross Junior School,Quendon Drive,Monkswood Avenue,Waltham Abbey,EN9 1LG

    Received 29 Aug 2008
  13. Decision MadeESS/04/23/EPF/18/1

    Odour monitoring pursuant to condition 18 of planning permission ref: ESS/04/23/EPF (Continued operation of composting facility without compliance with condition 8 (stockpile heights) attached to permission ref. ESS/09/20/EPF to allow windrow heights to be constructed to a maximum height of 4 metres at Ashlyns Farm, Epping Road, North Weald, Epping, CM16 6RZ.)

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

    Received 10 Aug 2023
  14. Decision MadeCC/ROC/152/03

    Single storey extension to provide changing facilities for swimming pool

    The King Edmund School,Vaughan Close,Rochford

    Received 6 Nov 2003
  15. Decision MadeCC/CPT/42/16/6/1

    Essex County Council is seeking planning permission for construction of a flood alleviation scheme consisting of an attenuation bund (127m in length and maximum 1.2m height above ground level) with culvert through Prittle Brook and temporary attenuation area in the event of flooding, with construction and maintenance access via an existing track off Rayleigh Road, all located within an Ancient Woodland at West Wood, East Thundersley.

    West Wood (Ancient Woodland), East Thundersley, Essex

    Received 7 Apr 2017
  16. Decision MadeESS/45/17/BTE/7/1

    Details pursuant to Conditions: 6 (Reinstatement) and 7 (Agricultural Aftercare) of Planning permission ESS/45/17/BTE for the Retrospective and temporary change of use of agricultural land at Coleman’s Farm (“the application site”) to allow for stocking of as raised sand and gravel from Coleman’s Farm quarry until 31st December 2017.

    Land at Colemans Farm, Little Braxted Lane, Rivenhall End, WITHAM. CM8 3EX

    Received 17 Nov 2017
  17. Decision MadeCC/CHL/15/21/8/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 8 – External lighting for planning application ref: CC/CHL/15/21 (new Primary School and Early Years Nursery)

    Land off St Luke's Way, Runwell, Wickford

    Received 12 Jul 2021
  18. Decision MadeESS/07/01/COL/REV9/8

    AMENDMENTS TO THE PLANNING APPLICATION FOR THE REVISION OF RESTORATION CONTOURS AT BELLHOUSE AND ABBOTSTONE LANDFILL SITES, COLCHESTER QUARRY, STANWAY.

    Cory Environmental Ltd, Bellhouse Landfill, Warren Lane, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0NN

    Received 20 Aug 2013
  19. Decision MadeCC/BAS/28/19/1/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 1 – Commencement of planning application ref: CC/BAS/28/19 (Upgrade works to the A127/A130 Fairglen Interchange including the creation of a new link road between A130 and A127)

    A127/A130 Fairglen Interchange

    Received 31 Oct 2022
  20. Application WithdrawnCC/BAS/17/08

    To erect a 2.2 metre high powder coated black mesh fencing to the total perimeter of the school grounds

    Janet Duke Primary School,Markhams Chase,Laindon,Basildon,SS155LS

    Received 8 Feb 2008
  21. Decision MadeCC/BAS/17/13/7/1

    Construction of detached teaching block and associated works and removal of existing temporary classbase

    Lincewood Primary School, Berry Lane, Langdon Hills, Basildon, SS166AZ

    Received 8 Jul 2013
  22. Decision MadeESS/31/10/TEN R

    First periodic review of Old Minerals Permission reference IDO/TEN/11/92A

    Alresford Creek, Ford Lane, Alresford, Colchester, CO7 8BG

    Received 13 Aug 2010
  23. Decision MadeESS/44/18/BTE/SO

    EIA Scoping Opinion Request re: Extraction of 6.5 million tonnes of sand and gravel (from Site A7 as identified in the Essex Minerals Local Plan 2014) including the retention of the existing access onto the A120, the processing plant (including sand and gravel washing plant), office and weighbridge, ready mix concrete plant, bagging unit, DSM plant, water and silt management systems, extension of the internal haul road into Site A7 and access for private and support vehicles to the Site A7 contractors compound via Woodhouse Lane, with restoration to agriculture and biodiversity (species rich grassland and wetland).

    Bradwell Quarry

    Received 14 Dec 2018
  24. Decision MadeCC/BTE/101/19/5/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 5 – Landscape and planting scheme for planning application ref: CC/BTE/101/19 (A new SEND school)

    Land adjacent to Rickstones Road, Rivenhall, CM8 2SD

    Received 3 Jul 2020

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