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6,824 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

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  1. Decision MadeTEN/300/91

    Retain existing access TEN/247/85

    Wick Farm (now part of Crown Quarry 14 421 37),Wick Lane,Ardleigh,Colchester,CO7 7RA

    Received 5 Mar 1991
  2. Decision MadeCC/ROC/121/00

    Variation of Condition 1 of planning permission CC/ROC/7/95 to read "This consent shall expire on December 31 2005"

    Waterman Primary School,The Boulevard,Rochford,SS4 1QF

    Received 22 Dec 2000
  3. Decision MadeCC/BAS/90/01

    Erection of a Register Office with garden area and car parking

    Basildon Register Office,St Martins Square,Basildon,SS141WW

    Received 6 Jul 2001
  4. Decision MadeESS/63/24/ROC/SO

    Replacement demilitarisation facility, including demolition of existing machinery and buildings and construction of a new building to house the new demilitarisation facility, along with the construction of associated buildings and supporting infrastructure.

    Avocet, Shoeburyness MOD, Bridge Road, Shoeburyness, SS3 9XD

    Received 29 Nov 2024
  5. Decision MadeESS/45/15/TEN/45/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 45 – Scheme for Planting of Trees and Shrubs: of planning application ESS/45/15/TEN (Continuation of extraction of sand & gravel, reinstatement with inert fill and restoration to part agriculture, part nature conservation and part open water without compliance with conditions 50 (Operations completion date) and 51 (Removal of all associated infrastructure) attached to planning permission ref: ESS/42/12/TEN to allow an extension in time to the life of the permitted operations and deadline for removal of all associated infrastructure for an additional 3 years until 31 December 2018).

    Wivenhoe Quarry, Alresford Road, WIVENHOE, CO7 9JU

    Received 8 Dec 2017
  6. Decision MadeCC/EPF/04/98

    Construction of new single storey extension comprising two new classbases and a link corridor

    Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School,Lower Queens Road,Buckhurst Hill,IG9 6DS

    Received 6 Feb 1998
  7. Application WithdrawnESS/24/04/TEN

    Continuation of TEN/1544/90 (The extraction of S & G, reinstatement with inert fill & restoration to agriculture, part open water) without compliance of cond 47 (prohibitation of import for process) & Cond 50 (Time limit for 9 years) - Etc

    Wivenhoe Quarry,Alresford Road,Wivenhoe,Colchester,CO7 9JY

    Received 26 Apr 2004
  8. Decision MadeCC/CHL/57/07

    Replacement of life expired timber fencing to front boundary of Plot 1 with approx 20m run of 2.4m high galvanised steel palisade fencing to match adjoining

    Cranham Hall Caravan Site,Cranham Lane,Little Waltham,Chelmsford,CM3 3NB

    Received 16 May 2007
  9. Decision MadeCC/HLW/136/20

    Continuation of development of the construction of a new 2FE Primary School with associated playing fields, hard play areas, MUGA, landscaping, cycle/scooter storage, staff parking and supporting infrastructure without compliance with Condition 2 (construction in accordance with approved details) attached to planning permission ref CC/HLW/01/20, to allow an increase in the height of the site boundary fencing; provision of a service gate; reduction in the height of the fence around the internal MUGA; revised final site levels; minor revisions to the layout of the car park and hard and soft landscaping

    Harlowbury Primary School site, Gilden Way, Harlow

    Received 26 Nov 2020
  10. Decision MadeESS/41/24/UTT/SO

    Screening Opinion: Retrospective change of use of land and buildings to inert waste storage and processing (sui generis) comprising a building for use as a workshop and aggregate storage, external aggregate processing and storage area, ancillary vehicle parking area, portacabin offices and car parking. Together with alteration to existing building to increase access height.

    Home Farm, Hall Road, Gaunts End, Elsenham, Essex, CM22 6DR

    Received 10 Oct 2024
  11. Decision MadeCC/CHL/28/03

    Proposed two-storey external lift shaft connecting between ground floor level and link walkway (between blocks G & H) at first floor level. Also containing Disabled W.C. School Access Initiative Project

    The William de Ferrers School,Trinity Square,South Woodham Ferrers,Chelmsford,CM3 5JU

    Received 7 Apr 2003
  12. Decision MadeESS/57/04/TEN/LA3

    Details pursuant to (water monitoring) obligation within Legal Agreement associated with ESS/57/04/TEN. ESS/57/04/TEN permitted "Winning & working of minerals, removal of surplus soils & erection of a low profile processing plant, concrete batching plant & ancillary buildings (inc a workshop). Interim restoration to lakes and then public water storage reservoir with landscaping and an area of open space"

    Crown Quarry (Ardleigh Reservoir Extension), Wick Farm, Old Ipswich Road, Tendring, Colchester, CO7 7QR

    Received 27 Mar 2019
  13. Decision MadeCC/TEN/31/21/10/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 10 – Archaeological Post-Excavation Assessment for planning application ref: CC/TEN/31/21 (New link road between the existing A120 and A133)

    Land between the A120 and A133, to the east of Colchester and west of Elmstead Market

    Received 7 Aug 2026
  14. Decision MadeESS/09/20/EPF/16/3

    Noise monitoring pursuant to condition 16 of planning permission ref: ESS/09/20/EPF (Continued operation of composting facility without compliance with condition 4 (waste catchment area) attached to planning application ESS/29/18/EPF to allow waste to be imported from beyond the existing defined catchment area at Ashlyns Farm, Epping Road, North Weald, Epping, CM16 6RZ.)

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

    Received 5 Aug 2021
  15. Decision MadeCC/EPF/40/20/6/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 6 – Soft Landscaping Scheme – CC/EPF/40/20: The installation of a permanent single classroom building, including a lobby, toilets and plant room.

    Leverton County Gm Junior And Infant School Honey Lane, Waltham Abbey EN9 3BE

    Received 13 Aug 2020
  16. Decision MadeESS/02/18/ROC/1/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 1- Notification of commencement: ESS/02/18/ROC (Continuation of the development of a coastal nature reserve without compliance with Conditions 2 (Submitted details), 20 (Revised Aftercare scheme), 21 (Maintenance of Rights of Way and permissive routes), 30 (work in accordance with Flood Risk Assessment), 31 (timeline for project completion) and 32 (Date for removal of plant and machinery) attached to planning permission ref ESS/13/17/ROC, to allow modifications to the landform design within Cells 2 and 4 (adjusting the design detail to facilitate timely completion while also creating a greater range of new coastal habitat types) and to bring forward the proposed completion date to 31 December 2020).

    Wallasea Island Wild Coast Project, Creeksea Ferry Road, Wallasea Island, SS4 2HD.

    Received 16 Jul 2018
  17. Application WithdrawnCC/CHL/27/07

    The erection of a two storey infill extension adjoining and above the existing school reception area to provide additional office, display and special needs classroom areas

    The Tyrrells School,Tavistock Road,Springfield,Chelmsford,CM1 6JN

    Received 29 Jan 2007
  18. Decision MadeESS/101/21/TEN

    Construction of an agricultural reservoir involving the extraction and exportation of sand and gravel; and the erection and use of an on-site processing plant with ancillary facilities. Together with the use of the access, on Great Bentley Road, currently only permitted for a temporary period as part of planning application ref: ESS/40/15/TEN and changes to the timescale of the proposed phasing and restoration of the existing reservoir as permitted as part of planning application ref: ESS/99/21/TEN

    Lufkins Farm, Great Bentley Road, Frating, CO7 7HN

    Received 19 Nov 2021
  19. Decision MadeESS/13/20/HLW/SO

    Change of use to End of Life Vehicle de-pollution and dismantling facility

    Unit 11 Ozdil House, River Way, Harlow, CM20 2DR

    Received 27 Mar 2020
  20. Decision MadeCC/BTE/04/11/6/1

    Erection of a salt barn building measuring 13m in length, 13m in width and 6.85m in height at its highest point.

    Halstead Highways Depot, Fenn Road, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2HG

    Received 10 Dec 2015
  21. Decision MadeCC/TEN/10/98

    Phased Reconstruction

    Cattawade Bridge carries the A137 over the River Stour between Brantham and Lawford,Manningtree

    Received 4 Mar 1998
  22. Decision MadeESS/118/22/EPF/SO1

    UPDATED SCREENING OPINION TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL SITE AREA: 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 12 Dec 2023
  23. Decision MadeESS/63/24/ROC/04/01

    Details pursuant to condition 4 (Retained lighting mitigation) of planning permission ESS/63/24/ROC. ESS/63/24/ROC is planning permission for “Replacement demilitarisation facility, including demolition of existing machinery and buildings and construction of a new building to house the new demilitarisation facility, along with the construction of associated buildings and supporting infrastructure”

    Avocet Shoeburyness MOD Shoeburyness Bridge Road SS3 9XD

    Received 16 Dec 2025
  24. Decision MadeESS/30/11/CHL/22/6

    Continuation of infilling with inert waste without compliance with condition 35 (restoration by 31 December 2002) attached to planning permission ref ESX/21/92/CHL to allow the completion of restoration by 31 December 2017.

    Sandon Quarry, Sandon, Howe Green, CM2 7TE

    Received 22 Sept 2015

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