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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6,824 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn.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: 12 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

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  1. Decision MadeESS/26/18/BAS

    Continued operation of the waste recycling and materials recovery facility without compliance with conditions 6 (surface finish of access road), 8 (delineation of the PRoW) and 13 (vehicle access and egress) attached to planning permission reference: ESS/13/15/BAS to account for proposed amended access arrangements via Pitsea Hall Lane instead of Terminus Drive

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

    Received 23 Aug 2018
  2. Decision MadeESS/77/20/CHL/NMA1

    Non-material amendment to revise the wording of conditions 7 (Site access junction design), 10 (Public Right of Way crossing points), 28 (Written scheme and programme of archaeological investigation) and 29 (Archaeological mitigation strategy) as attached to the decision issued pursuant to application ref: ESS/77/20/CHL (Sand and gravel quarry and associated works/development)

    Land south of A1060 (Salt’s Green), Chalk End, Roxwell, Chelmsford, CM1 4NJ

    Received 19 Jun 2024
  3. Decision MadeESS/45/18/COL

    Continuation of use of land for mineral extraction and ancillary use without compliance with Conditions 1 (Approved Details) and 3 (Duration) of planning permission ESX/27/92/COL originally granted for "Winning and working of sand and gravel, erection of a concrete batching plant and associated facilities, construction of a new site entrance and restoration to agriculture and amenity” to enable a revised restoration scheme and to accommodate an extension of time to achieve site restoration through until 31st December 2029. Land at Birch Pit, Maldon Road, Birch

    Birch Pit, Maldon Road, Birch, CO5 9XE

    Received 21 Dec 2018
  4. Decision MadeESS/34/13/UTT/SO

    Continuation of excavation of sand and restoration of land to agricultural use, including deposit of inert waste permitted by planning permission ref ESS/44/08/UTT without compliance with: • condition 3 (cessation dates for development and restoration) to allow extended period for development until 30 June 2025 and restoration by 31 December 2026 (an additional 12 years); • condition 4 (removal of infrastructure) to allow retention of infrastructure until 30 June 2026; • condition 17 (soil movement) to allow soil movements between March and October; and • condition 28 (traffic movements) to remove the limitation of no more than an average of 50 lorry movements (25 in, 25 out) in any one day.

    Widdington Pit, Hollow Road, Widdington, CB11 3SL

    Received 6 Jun 2013
  5. Decision MadeCC/CHL/85/21/07/04

    Details pursuant to condition 7 (Confirmation of completion of Archaeological Mitigation Strategy within Section 1A) of CC/CHL/85/21. CC/CHL/85/21 was for “Chelmsford North East Bypass (CNEB): A single carriageway road between Roundabout 4 of the Beaulieu Park Radial Distributor Road (RDR1) and a new roundabout on the A131 at Chatham Green plus dualling of the existing A131 between Chatham Green and Deres Bridge roundabout. With one intermediate roundabout, 3 road overbridges and 1 pedestrian/cycle/horse overbridge. Together with other associated works and landscaping.”

    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 13 Feb 2025
  6. Decision MadeCC/EPF/16/14/4

    The construction of an extension to the Infants School to provide 2 classbases, group room, toilet facilities and ancillary accommodation. The construction of a further extension to provide a new reception and school office for the Infants School. The construction of an extension to the Junior School to provide a new library and 2 group rooms. The provision of a new pedestrian entrance to the Infants School. The relocation of the existing trim trail.

    Alderton Infant and Junior School, Alderton Hall Lane, Loughton, Essex, IG10 3HE

    Received 2 Jul 2014
  7. Decision MadeCC/EPF/80/04

    Demolition of existing temporary accommodation and replacement with temporary accommodation in the same location

    Epping Primary School,Coronation Hill,Epping,CM16 5DU

    Received 9 Jul 2004
  8. Decision MadeCC/BTE/64/99/LB

    Extension to lift shaft behind parapet wall to give head clearance for new lift and mechanism to comply with new regulations. Light weight block, timber clad, flat roof felt

    Witham Library, Newland Street, Witham,Land corner of Avenue Road & Newland Street,Witham

    Received 25 Oct 1999
  9. Decision MadeESS/48/01/COL/24/21

    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, Essex, CO3 0NN

    Received 18 Mar 2022
  10. Decision MadeCC/COL/76/06

    The removal of three existing relocatable units and the positioning of six replacement relocatable units. Access ramps and linking pathways are to be incorporated within the scheme

    Lexden Springs School,Halstead Road,Colchester,CO3 9AB

    Received 8 May 2006
  11. Decision MadeCC/UTT/107/06

    Retention of relocatable classroom unit until 26 July 2011 without complying with Condition 1 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/UTT/79/01

    Great Easton C of E (Aided) Primary School,Snow Hill,Great Easton,Dunmow,CM6 2DR

    Received 21 Jul 2006
  12. Decision MadeCC/BRW/21/15

    Installation of a Sequence Batch Reactor (SBR) drainage plant and control room kiosk with associated altered and new drainage infrastructure.

    Thorndon Countryside Centre, The Avenue, Warley, CM133RZ

    Received 27 Mar 2015
  13. Decision MadeCC/EPF/53/13/6

    The demolition of an existing temporary classbase and the construction of a single storey extension to provide a new classbase and ancillary facilities together with a new staffroom

    Hillhouse Primary School, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3EL

    Received 19 Mar 2014
  14. Decision MadeESS/49/96/BTE

    Waste Transfer depot with workshop & offices, wash bay, storage conta./equip.

    Bellcroft,Bellcroft,Eastways Ind. Estate,Witham

    Received 27 Aug 1996
  15. Decision MadeCC/COL/35/19/11/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 11 – Window details - CC/COL/35/19: Erection of 2-storey Primary School to accommodate 420 pupils (2-Form Entry), including outdoor play space, all-weather playing pitch, landscaping, cycle/scooter storage, staff parking and supporting infrastructure

    Lakelands Primary School, Land off Wagtail Mews, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 8AL

    Received 13 Nov 2019
  16. Decision MadeCC/CHL/57/15

    Continuation of the development of the extension of School Building to provide 3 classrooms and associated facilities, minor alterations to existing school building, extension of car park (7 spaces), retention of 3 existing temporary classrooms until 31st August 2022, (until 2017 under ref. CC/CHL/02/12), provision of temporary haul road on to Pump Lane and single temporary classroom for construction period until March 2016 without compliance with Conditions 8 (Construction Access) and 9 (Temporary Vehicular Access Reinstatement) attached to planning permission CC/CHL/29/15 to allow alternative access off Forsythia Close for the construction of the car park extension only and the temporary access off Pump Lane to be reinstated within two months post occupation of the extension

    Springfield Primary School, Forsythia Close, Chelmsford, CM1 6XW

    Received 8 Oct 2015
  17. Decision MadeESS/118/22/EPF/SO

    Screening Opinion: Change of use to a construction and demolition waste recycling facility, with site office, hardstanding and boundary treatment.

    Arnolds Farm, 221 Ongar Road, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1RH

    Received 28 Nov 2022
  18. Decision MadeCC/EPF/53/13/3

    The demolition of an existing temporary classbase and the construction of a single storey extension to provide a new classbase and ancillary facilities together with a new staffroom

    Hillhouse Primary School, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3EL

    Received 19 Mar 2014
  19. Decision MadeESS/31/17/COL/SO

    Daisy House, The Hythe, Colchester, CO2 8HT

    Received 28 Jul 2017
  20. Decision MadeESS/26/20/TEN

    Continuation of use of a mineral washing plant without compliance with Condition 2 (Use and Duration of plant) of planning permission ESS/43/14/TEN (“Installation and use of a new replacement mobile mineral washing plant”) to enable its continued use

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

    Received 21 Feb 2020
  21. Decision MadeESS/26/14/UTT

    Erection of 1no. kiosk on existing operational land

    High Easter Sewage Treatment Works, Adjacent to School Lane, High Easter

    Received 16 May 2014
  22. Decision MadeCHL/1019/87/4/7

    Details pursuant to condition 4 (Scheme of working and reclamation) of planning permission CHL/1019/87 which was for Winning and working of sand and gravel

    Boreham Proving Ground, Bulls Lodge Quarry, Generals Lane, Boreham, Chelmsford, CM3 3HR

    Received 15 Sept 2017
  23. Decision MadeESS/39/99/COL

    Installation of five 4m high 110mm vent stacks with revolving cowls from passive gas interception curtain

    Bellhouse Landfill,Bellhouse & Abbotstone Landfill Site,Warren Lane,Stanway,Colchester,CO3 0NN

    Received 24 Nov 1999
  24. Decision MadeESS/28/18/ROC/9/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 9 – Piling details for planning application ref: ESS/28/18/ROC (Extension to the existing Materials Recovery Facility)

    James Waste Management, Purdeys Industrial Estate, Brickfields Way, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1NB

    Received 2 Oct 2020

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