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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

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6,824 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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  1. Decision MadeCC/MAL/62/10

    Retrospective application for the retention of a single classbase for a temporary period until 31 July 2015

    Wentworth County Primary School,Maldon,CM9 6JN

    Received 12 May 2010
  2. Decision MadeESS/66/22/UTT/16/01

    Noise monitoring pursuant to Condition 16 of planning permission ref: ESS/66/22/UTT (Importation of soils to allow for the re-capping and reprofiling of restored landfill; and installation of a ground-mounted solar array).

    Ugley Landfill Site, Cambridge Road, CM22 6HT

    Received 16 Dec 2025
  3. Decision MadeCC/UTT/126/04

    Temporary double relocatable classroom with toilets

    Felsted County Primary School, Watch House Green, Felsted, Dunmow,Felsted Primary School,Watch House Green,Felsted,Dunmow,CM6 3EB

    Received 17 Nov 2004
  4. Decision MadeCC/EPF/08/17/NMA5

    Non-material amendment to allow the detailed landscape scheme for the development (as required by condition 7 of CC/EPF/08/17) to be submitted within 12 months of commencement rather than prior to any development commencing

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

    Received 19 May 2020
  5. Decision MadeCC/BTE/139/06

    New access ramp to existing school building, new hard play area and new outdoor teaching area

    Rivenhall Primary School,Church Road,Rivenhall,Witham,CM8 3PQ

    Received 12 Oct 2006
  6. Decision MadeCC/MAL/91/98

    Single classbase extension & hard play area

    Burnham on Crouch County Primary School,Dunkirk Road,Burnham on Crouch,CM0 8LG

    Received 29 Jul 1998
  7. Decision MadeESS/39/13/TEN/47/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 47 (biodiversity mitigation and enhancement plan) of planning application ref: ESS/39/13/TEN (Continuation of winning and working of mineral with progressive infilling and restoration to agriculture and nature conservation)

    Brightlingsea Quarry, Moverons Lane, Brightlingsea, CO7 0SB

    Received 1 Oct 2018
  8. Decision MadeESS/15/12/BAS/6/1

    No development shall take place until a detailed scheme to accommodate all surface and foul water drainage arising from the development hereby permitted has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Waste Planning Authority. The development shall be implemented in accordance with the approved scheme and maintained for the life of operations on site.

    Benfleet Scrap Company Ltd, Caxton House, Harvey Road, Basildon, Essex, SS13 1QJ

    Received 12 Jul 2012
  9. Decision MadeCC/HLW/84/22/4/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 4(a) – Construction Management Plan for advanced works of planning application ref: CC/HLW/84/22 (New vehicle parking area, new and revised accesses, acoustic security fencing, landscaping and ancillary works proposed in association with approved planning application ref: CC/HLW/21/17)

    Land between River Way and A1184 (Cambridge Road), Harlow

    Received 27 Jan 2023
  10. Decision MadeCC/CHL/38/07

    Replacement of existing perimeter fenicng and access gates with 2m high black railings and matching double gates to the front (east) elevation and with 2m high black paladin fencing to the side (south) boundary

    Gt Waltham C of E CP School,South Street,Gt Waltham,Chelmsford,CM3 1DF

    Received 22 Mar 2007
  11. Decision MadeESS/12/15/UTT

    Continuation of temporary window composting of green waste and waste wood including the importation and blending of soils and sands without compliance with Condition 2 (time limit) of planning permission ESS/46/13/UTT to allow operation until 31 March 2017.

    Crumps Farm, Stortford Road, Little Canfield, Dunmow, CM6 1SR

    Received 12 Mar 2015
  12. Decision MadeESS/23/14/COL/53/3

    Extension of Stanway Quarry on land at Five Ways Fruit Farm (FWFF) via the extraction of 2.95m tonnes of sand and gravel; extraction of remaining 0.5m tonnes of sand and gravel from Stanway Quarry; processing of remaining 1.5m tonnes of sand and gravel from Bellhouse Quarry to be imported via the existing conveyor link to Stanway Quarry by 31 October 2026 (amended via condition to tie in with the timescales permitted under ref ESS/07/01/COL/REV); retention of the existing sand and gravel processing plant, Dry Silo Mortar Plant, concrete plant, access roads, weighbridge and related infrastructure until 31 October 2026; retention of the existing inert recycling operation and associated mobile plant parking area until 31 December 2037; restoration of FWFF area using existing indigenous soils, clay and soil forming material from within the application site within 7 years of commencement of operations at FWFF; importation of approximately 2.35m cubic metres of inert waste material for the restoration of the central / eastern Stanway Quarry void by 31 December 2037; and implementation of a comprehensive restoration scheme for the application site comprising agricultural land, orchard, woodland, grassland, lakes, habitat creation and informal public access via permissive routes

    Stanway Quarry and Five Ways Fruit Farm, Warren Lane, Colchester, Stanway, CO3 0NN

    Received 22 Mar 2016
  13. Decision MadeCC/CHL/38/25

    Proposed installation of new heating plant (Air Source Heat Pump) and replacement of existing wall to twin mesh fence.

    Galleywood Infant School, Barnard Road, Galleywood, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8RR

    Received 14 May 2025
  14. Decision MadeCC/CHL/76/21/10/3

    Details pursuant to Condition 10 – Construction Management Plan – CC/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 a new pedestrian access gate from Trinity Road)

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

    Received 7 Feb 2024
  15. Decision MadeESS/28/13/BTE/8/1

    Continuation of development for an anaerobic digestion plant including combined heat and power with associated offices and new access without compliance with condition 2 (Compliance with Submitted Details) and 15 (Provision and Maintenance of Parking Areas) attached to planning permission ESS/25/10/BTE to allow amendments to the design of the scheme.

    Land north of Bluebridge Industrial Estate, Halstead, Essex

    Received 7 Oct 2013
  16. Decision MadeESS/69/19/BTE/6/4

    Noise monitoring pursuant to Condition 6 of planning application ref: ESS/69/19/BTE (Continued operation of anaerobic digestion plant)

    Halstead Anaerobic Digestion Facility, Land north of Bluebridge Industrial Estate, Halstead, Essex

    Received 3 Aug 2021
  17. Application WithdrawnESS/47/02/BTE

    Second restoration of former landfill site with inert materials passing through proposed recycling area including access track, parking and turning area, siting of portakabin controll office, bunding and installation of weighbridge

    Tile Kiln Quarry, (Foxborough Hills),Sible Hedingham,Halstead

    Received 9 Sept 2002
  18. Decision MadeCC/EPF/42/14/7/1

    Erection of a two storey extension to provide three classrooms and ancillary space; cycle/scooter parking; and amendments to the levels of the south-western playground

    Staples Road Primary School, Staples Road, Loughton, IG101HR

    Received 3 Dec 2014
  19. Decision MadeCC/TEN/32/00

    Installation of new relocatable classroom

    Market Field School,School Road,Elmstead Market,Colchester,CO7 7ET

    Received 17 May 2000
  20. Decision MadeESS/09/10/CHL/SO

    Screening opinion: Proposed importation of inert waste to create mounding and extension to bund, and extension to car parking area

    Regiment Way Golf Centre,Essex Regiment Way,Little Waltham,Chelmsford,CM3 3PR

    Received 7 Apr 2010
  21. Decision MadeESS/16/14/MAL/18/4

    Details pursuant to Condition 18 (Noise Monitoring) of planning permission ESS/16/14/MAL for the “Extension of time to existing quarry for an additional 15 years to 31st December 2029 and amendments to existing operation to allow for the importation of inert waste material for restoration”

    Asheldham Quarry, Southminster Road, Asheldham, Essex, CM0 7DZ

    Received 3 Jul 2019
  22. Decision MadeESS/45/18/COL/4/2

    Details pursuant to Condition 4 (Archaeological soil stripping) of Planning permission ESS/45/18/COL that was for the 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 working and restoration scheme together with an extended time period to achieve site restoration. Land at Birch Pit, Maldon Road, Birch

    Birch Pit, Roundbush Corner, Maldon Road, Colchester, Layer Marney, CO5 9XE

    Received 18 Sept 2025
  23. Decision MadeESS/23/14/COL/53/9

    Condition 24 (Noise Monitoring Survey) of ESS/48/01/COL: that was for “Review of Mineral Planning Permissions and Condition 53 (Noise Monitoring Survey) of ESS/23/14/COL : that was for Extension of Stanway Quarry on land at Five Ways Fruit Farm (FWFF) via the extraction of 2.95m tonnes of sand and gravel; extraction of remaining 0.5m tonnes of sand and gravel from Stanway Quarry; processing of remaining 1.5m tonnes of sand and gravel from Bellhouse Quarry to be imported via the existing conveyor link to Stanway Quarry by 31 October 2026 (amended via condition to tie in with the timescales permitted under ref ESS/07/01/COL/REV); retention of the existing sand and gravel processing plant, Dry Silo Mortar Plant, concrete plant, access roads, weighbridge and related infrastructure until 31 October 2026; retention of the existing inert recycling operation and associated mobile plant parking area until 31 December 2037; restoration of FWFF area using existing indigenous soils, clay and soil forming material from within the application site within 7 years of commencement of operations at FWFF; importation of approximately 2.35m cubic metres of inert waste material for the restoration of the central / eastern Stanway Quarry void by 31 December 2037; and implementation of a comprehensive restoration scheme for the application site comprising agricultural land, orchard, woodland, grassland, lakes, habitat creation and informal public access via permissive routes.

    Land at Colchester Quarry, Warren lane, Stanway Colchester C03 0NN

    Received 31 Aug 2018
  24. Decision MadeCC/CHL/07/17/5/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 5- Detailed Landscape Plan (CC/CHL/07/17- Proposed development of the Beaulieu Park Schools Campus, consisting of a 1200 place three storey Secondary School, 420 place two storey Primary School, 56 place single storey Nursery, Sports Hall with associated community facilities, hard and soft play areas, means of enclosure, landscaping, car parking, bicycle and scooter parking and associated infrastructure on a site of approx. 11.8ha.)

    Beaulieu Park Education Campus site, Chelmsford, Beaulieu

    Received 8 Sept 2017

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