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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6,824 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 MadeCC/EPF/67/11/3/1

    A single storey extension comprising two classbases and associated facilities together with improvement works to external play areas.

    Coopersale & Theydon Garnon C E P School,Brickfield Road,Coopersale Common,Epping,CM16 7QX

    Received 14 Feb 2012
  2. Decision MadeCC/TEN/76/15/5/1

    The erection of a single storey 6 classbase extension with associated ancillary facilities at Ravens Academy, Nayland Drive, Clacton on Sea, Essex, C016 8TZ

    Ravens Academy, Nayland Drive, Clacton on Sea, CO16 8TZ

    Received 9 May 2017
  3. Decision MadeESS/46/13/UTT

    Continuation of temporary windrow 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/47/11/UTT to allow operation until 31 March 2015.

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

    Received 21 Aug 2013
  4. Decision MadeESS/12/20/BTE/46/01

    Details pursuant to condition 46i (Archaeological Post Excavation Report – Site A7 – Phases 1 to 4) of ESS/12/20/BTE. ESS/12/20/BTE was for “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. In addition, 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 and Cuthedge Lane. Restoration of Site A7 to agriculture and biodiversity (species rich grassland and wetland).”

    Bradwell Quarry, Church Road, Bradwell, CM77 8EP, and land south of Cuthedge Lane.

    Received 1 May 2026
  5. Decision MadeESS/46/09/MAL

    Continuation of use as a mineral extraction site without compliance with conditions 3 (site and restoration time limit) & 10 (removal of plant) attached to planning permission ESS/53/08/MAL to allow for all operations and uses associated with the winning and working of sand and gravel, its processing and ancillary uses to be completed by 31 December 2013 and restoration to be completed by 31 December 2014

    Curry Farm,Mill End,Bradwell-on-Sea,Maldon,CM0 7HL

    Received 4 Nov 2009
  6. Decision MadeESS/29/18/EPF/17/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 17 – Noise management and monitoring plan for planning application ref: ESS/29/18/EPF (Continued operation of the composting facility)

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

    Received 7 Feb 2020
  7. Decision MadeESS/26/08/COL

    Periodic review of mineral permission IDO/COL/1/92A for the extraction of brickearth clay and use in the adjacent brickworks

    Church Lane,Marks Tey,Colchester,CO6 1LN

    Received 24 Jun 2008
  8. Decision MadeESS/01/18/CHL/30/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 30 – Biodiversity Management Plan for planning application ref: ESS/01/18/CHL (Construction of an agricultural reservoir)

    Land at Sheepcotes Farm, Sheepcotes Lane, Little Waltham, CM3 3LU

    Received 27 Jan 2021
  9. Decision MadeCC/UTT/42/18

    Replacement of existing temporary classbase with a permanent standalone building, reinstatement of the pergoda, extension to the kitchen and associated expansion to the school

    Stebbing Primary School, High Street, Stebbing, Dunmow, CM6 3SH

    Received 12 Nov 2018
  10. Decision MadeESS/54/08/ROC/3/7

    Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 (or any Order revoking or re-enacting the Order with or without modification) no building, structure, fixed plant or machinery shall be erected, extended, installed or replaced on the site without the prior agreement in writing of the Waste Planning Authority.

    Land at Wallasea Island, Essex

    Received 9 Sept 2012
  11. Decision MadeESS/52/13/UTT/13/3

    Details pursuant to Condition 13 – Noise monitoring results April 2019. ESS/52/13/UTT was for “Continuation of winning and working of sand and gravel without compliance with Condition 2 (Application details) to regularise changes in operations and the amendment of Condition 67 (to allow the crushing of inert waste) attached planning permission ESS/65/06/UTT)”

    Highwood Quarry, Little Canfield, Essex, CM6 1SL

    Received 3 May 2019
  12. Decision MadeCC/BAS/62/11/18/1

    Woodlands School,Takeley End,Kingswood,Basildon,SS165BA

    Received 14 Mar 2012
  13. Decision MadeCC/HLW/117/06

    The retention of two relocatable classroom units until 31 July 2011 without complying with condition 1 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/HLW/74/03

    Hare Street Primary School and Nursery,Little Grove Field,Harlow,CM19 4BU

    Received 26 Jul 2006
  14. Decision MadeESS/40/13/EPF

    Retrospective application for the importation of waste materials to engineer a landform

    Land at Weald Place Farm, Duck Lane, Thornwood, Essex

    Received 28 Jun 2013
  15. Decision MadeCC/BAS/118/10#8

    Condition 8, Landscaping

    Great Berry Primary School,Forest Glade,Langdon Hills,Basildon,SS166SG

    Received 14 Sept 2011
  16. Application WithdrawnESS/05/95/BRW

    Vary conditions 3 and 7 BRW/820/91

    Hallsford Bridge Ind Est.,Unit 5-7,Hallsford Bridge Ind Est,Stondon Rd,Ongar,CM5 9RB

    Received 1 Feb 1995
  17. Decision MadeCC/CPT/20/03

    The erection of a two storey infill block containing one science laboratory and one drama teaching room. The erection of a first floor computer suite over existing ground floor accommodation. The installation of a new enclosed lift

    King John School,Shipwrights Drive,Thundersley,Benfleet,SS7 1RQ

    Received 11 Mar 2003
  18. Decision MadeCC/BAS/159/06

    The installation of two single storey relocatable classroom units with toilet facilities

    Basildon Integrated Support Unit,High Road,Langdon Hills,Basildon,SS16 6HG

    Received 7 Dec 2006
  19. Decision MadeESS/11/25/TEN/SO

    Erection and use of a Concrete Batching Plant within the plant & stockpile area servicing a reservoir construction site

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

    Received 31 Jan 2025
  20. Decision MadeESS/13/15/BAS/24/1

    Details pursuant to condition 24 (Operational Management Plan) of ESS/13/15/BAS for Change of use and erection of buildings, hardstandings, roadways, parking and storage areas to enable the use of the site as a waste recycling and materials recovery facility (part retrospective)

    Land to the south of Terminus Drive, Pitsea Hall Lane, Pitsea, SS16 4UH

    Received 26 Aug 2016
  21. Decision MadeCHL/1019/87/34/16

    Details pursuant to condition 34 (Aftercare year 2022 for planting and species rich grassland) of planning permission CHL/1019/87. CHL/1019/87 for “Winning and working of sand and gravel”

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

    Received 9 Jun 2022
  22. Decision MadeCC/COL/43/14

    The continued use of a classbase for a temporary period until 31 August 2019 without compliance with Condition 2 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/COL/26/09

    Langenhoe Community Primary School, Bracken Way, Abberton, Colchester, CO5 7PG

    Received 23 Jun 2014
  23. Decision MadeCC/BAS/103/03

    The provision of a single temporary classbase with access path and mains services connections

    Noak Bridge Primary School,Coppice Lane,Basildon,SS154JS

    Received 30 Jul 2003
  24. Decision MadeCC/BTE/45/21

    The retention of 1 classbase for an additional temporary period without compliance with Condition 2 (time limit) attached to planning permission ref CC/BTE/10/16.

    St Margarets C Of E Primary School Church Lane Toppesfield CO9 4DS

    Received 23 Apr 2021

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These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Essex County Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.

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