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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6,824 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 MadeCC/EPF/78/06

    The demolition of an existing kitchen & dining block. The construction of a 2 storey building for the provision of a new kitchen, dining area & ancillary storage facilities; with an entrance lobby & corridior connections to the existing school buildings.

    Staples Road Primary School,Staples Road,Loughton,IG10 1HR

    Received 12 May 2006
  2. Decision MadeESS/52/17/COL/28/8

    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, C03 0NN

    Received 27 Sept 2021
  3. Decision MadeESS/07/01/COL/REV22

    Amendments to the planning application for the revision of restoration contours at Bellhouse and Abbotstone landfill sites

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

    Received 18 Aug 2014
  4. Decision MadeCC/ROC/120/05

    The retention of 1 relocatable classroom until the 31 December 2006 without complying with condition 1 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/ROC/27/00

    Former St Nicholas CofE Primary School,Church Road,Rawreth,Wickford,SS118SH

    Received 9 Aug 2005
  5. Decision MadeCC/CHL/106/05

    Tree Protection

    Hylands School,Hatfield Grove,Chelmsford,CM1 3DF

    Received 1 Aug 2005
  6. Decision MadeESS/66/22/UTT/1/1

    Details pursuant to condition 1 (Commencement of development) attached to 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 28 Oct 2025
  7. Application WithdrawnESS/19/05/UTT

    Continuation of waste recycling and transfer operations and composting of green waste and retention of the following: existing offices, workshop, mess huts, security caravan, trummel cover and car park. Also additional bunding and landscape works

    Hollow Road,Widdington,Saffron Walden,CB113SL

    Received 8 Apr 2005
  8. Decision MadeESS/06/23/BAS/SO

    Continuation of development permitted by ESS/59/17/BAS without compliance with condition 2 (development restriction) and condition 3 (timescales for cessation of use and completion of restoration). ESS/59/17/BAS was a variation of ESS/50/08/BAS which was for "Change of use of land to enable provision and operation of machinery for the pre-treatment of inert waste to create restoration soils"

    Pitsea Landfill, Pitsea Hall Lane, Pitsea, Essex, SS16 4UH

    Received 11 Jan 2023
  9. Decision MadeESS/02/18/ROC/20/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 20 – Aftercare Scheme - 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 28 Aug 2018
  10. Decision MadeESS/105/21/TEN/55/1/NMA

    Non Material Amendment to Condition 55 (Landscaping) of planning permission ESS/105/21/TEN to enable amendments to the Landscape Management Plan of Elmstead Hall Irrigation Reservoir.

    Elmstead Hall, Elmstead, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7AT

    Received 20 Jun 2022
  11. Decision MadeESS/59/19/BTE

    Importation of inert waste to part fill remaining void and revise existing levels of the previously worked sand and gravel quarry

    Tile Kiln Farm, Hedingham Road, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, Essex, CO9 1UP

    Received 7 Aug 2019
  12. Decision MadeCC/CPT/21/24/8/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 8 (Biodiversity Compensation and Enhancement Strategy) – CC/CPT/21/24: Erection of a new freestanding single-storey sixth form building, together with associated access, parking and landscaping works and new security fencing.

    Glenwood School, Rushbottom Lane, Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 4LW

    Received 19 Aug 2024
  13. Decision MadeCC/BTE/16/10

    Construction of new 210 place primary school with external hard and soft play areas, pupil allotments, 26 space car park including 3 disabled spaces and 1 temporary classroom, together with the importation of topsoil for soft landscaping and play areas

    (New primary school site),Maltings Lane,Witham,CM8 1SX

    Received 1 Feb 2010
  14. Decision MadeCC/CHL/44/17/3/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 3 (signage) of CC/CHL/44/17 (Single storey building to provide Additional Needs facility)

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

    Received 2 Oct 2018
  15. Decision MadeESS/61/19/TEN/42/5

    Details pursuant to Condition 42 (Noise Monitoring) of planning permission ESS/61/19/TEN that was for the Continuation of use of land for mineral extraction and infilling without compliance with Condition 6 (Approved Details) of planning permission ref no: ESS/53/17/TEN (granted "To enable the importation of materials from time to time to meet product imbalances and to offer a fuller product portfolio to customers without compliance with Condition 7 (Importation Restriction) of planning permission ESS/46/14/TEN to enable infilling to run concurrent with mineral extraction") to accommodate remediation works required for slope stability; a Planting Establishment and Management scheme and retrospective permission for the provision of a water tank.

    Land At Martells's Quarry, Slough Lane, Ardleigh, Essex CO7 7RU

    Received 25 Mar 2022
  16. Decision MadeCC/COL/140/06

    Installation of 2.7m high chain-link ball catcher fence to school boundary

    Myland County Primary School,Mill Road,Mile End,Colchester,CO4 5LD

    Received 24 Oct 2006
  17. Decision MadeCC/ROC/20/21/7/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 7 – Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy attached to planning permission CC/ROC/20/21 (The demolition of an existing outbuilding. The construction of a single storey building to provide 1no. classroom, specialist area for food prep/science/tech, SEN therapy room, enlarged staff room, group room and ancillary accommodation to allow the school to expand to a 1FE Primary School (210 pupils). The construction of a small kitchen extension. The relocation of existing access gates. The provision of 7no. additional car parking spaces and cycle and scooter provision)

    Barling Magna Primary School, Little Wakering Road, Barling Magna, Essex, SS3 0LN

    Received 22 Jul 2022
  18. Decision MadeCC/COL/34/21/5/1

    ‘Details pursuant to Condition 5 – Lighting - CC/COL/34/21: Development of an Alternative Provision education facility, including a 2-storey classroom block and double-height hall; Multi Use Games Area; new vehicular and pedestrian access/egress; parking; landscaping and associated works.’

    Land situated off Walnut Tree Way Colchester

    Received 15 Jul 2022
  19. Application WithdrawnCC/COL/147/03/LB

    Re-surface the existing rear car park & side entrance path. Provide new access ramp to the rear entrance, the provision of external lighting & signage to improve access to the college for disabled people.

    Greyfriars Adult Community College,High Street,Colchester

    Received Not published
  20. Decision MadeESS/62/17/BAS

    Continuation of planning permission ESS/19/12/BAS without compliance with condition 2 (cessation by 31 December 2017 and restoration by 30 June 2018) to allow retention until 30 September 2023 with restoration by 31 December 2023. ESS/19/12/BAS was for "Use of 1.3ha land within the existing site to store compost oversize product and to enable provision and operation of machinery for the further treatment and recycling of the oversize product"

    Pitsea Landfill Site, Pitsea Hall Lane, Pitsea, SS16 4UH

    Received 5 Dec 2017
  21. Decision MadeCC/UTT/24/02

    Upgrade entrance lobby, provide disabled ramp and new access and car parking for the day care centre and residential home

    Stanley Wilson Lodge,Four Acres,Saffron Walden,CB11 3JD

    Received 28 Jan 2002
  22. Decision MadeESS/16/14/MAL/18/14

    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"

    Land at: Asheldham Quarry, Southminster Road, Asheldham, Essex, CM0 7DZ

    Received 2 Aug 2022
  23. Decision MadeCC/CHL/26/12/NMA1

    NMA to CC/CHL/26/12, which permitted a single storey building to accommodate a library and range of community spaces, to allow a change in the location of sign along New Bowers Way and alterations to the configuration of disabled spaces in the car park.

    Springfield Parish Centre, St. Augustines Way, Chelmsford, CM1 6GX

    Received 10 Jan 2013
  24. Decision MadeCC/HLW/13/02

    Proposed installation of a double relocatable classroom for a temporary period of five years

    The Henry Moore Primary School,Kiln Lane,Church Langley,Harlow,CM17 9LW

    Received 10 Jan 2002

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