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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6,824 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 MadeESS/65/13/ROC/SPO

    Scoping Study for a Section 73 Application to modify Permission ESS/54/08/ROC and allow the importation of suitable natural material and extend the expiry of Permission to 31 December 2025.

    Wallasea Island, Rochford, SS4 2HD

    Received 16 Dec 2013
  2. Decision MadeESS/07/02/BRW

    Variation of Condition 4 on ESS/13/96/BRW & ESS/87/97/BRW for use of the site on Bank Holidays in 2002

    Heatherland Composting,Stondon Hall Farm,Stondon Massey,Ongar,CM15 0LD

    Received 11 Feb 2002
  3. Decision MadeCC/BAS/09/12/3/1

    The erection of a two storey teaching block and new single storey extension to the existing fitness building with demolition of the existing kitchen, dining facilities and design and technology building with associated hard and soft landscaping and external lighting.

    De La Salle Rc School, Ghyllgrove, Basildon, SS142LA

    Received 20 Aug 2012
  4. Decision MadeESS/37/11/MAL/22/1

    Construction of an agricultural reservoir by the extraction and removal from the site of sand, gravel and surplus soils, together with construction of an access, internal road and ancillary buildings

    Cobbs Farm, Maldon Road, Goldhanger, Maldon. CM9 8BQ

    Received 13 Sept 2012
  5. Decision MadeESS/98/23/MAL/SO

    Continuation of the winning and working of mineral and associated activities permitted under planning permission reference ESS/33/18/MAL without compliance with condition 2 (site and restoration time limit) and condition 9 (removal of plant) to allow additional time for completion and restoration of the development

    Curry Farm Pit, Mill End, Bradwell-on-sea, Essex CM0 7HL

    Received 2 Nov 2023
  6. Decision MadeESS/20/05/BTE

    Cont of removal of materials in the course of construction of an agricultural reservoir, PP ESS/20/04/BTE, without complying with Cond 1 (accordance with approved plans), to allow the retention & cont use of a haul road, wheel cleaner, weighbridge etc

    Land adjacent to Cressing Road,Faulkbourne Farm,Witham

    Received 26 Apr 2005
  7. Decision MadeESS/99/22/CHL/18/01

    Details pursuant to condition to condition 18 (Archaeological written scheme of investigation) of planning permission ESS/99/22/CHL. ESS/99/22/CHL was for “Temporary compound associated with the operation of the Park Farm mineral extraction area at Bulls Lodge Quarry comprising the parking of contractors’ plant and machinery, a mobile welfare unit, operative’s caravan accommodation, associated car parking and ancillary development and landscaping.”

    Park Farm, Belsteads Farm Lane, Little Waltham, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 3PX

    Received 15 Jun 2023
  8. Decision MadeESS/30/11/CHL/17/1

    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,Southend Road,Chelmsford,CM2 7TE

    Received 2 Aug 2012
  9. Decision MadeESS/22/12/BAS/NMA4

    Non-material amendment to permission ref ESS/22/12/BAS to include: An increase in the main building length by 900mm; a change to the number of tanks and associated pump infrastructure in the waste water treatment plant; re-location of the biofilter air duct; amendments to door numbers, size and positioning; the addition of an external refuelling point for mobile plant to the east of the main building; reduction to the span of the traffic gantry; a change in external appearance of the roofline from angled to flat; the addition of roof access to the crane hall; and the repositioning of the louvre on the switch room elevation from horizontal alignment to vertical alignment.

    Land at Courtauld Road, basildon, Essex

    Received 18 Dec 2013
  10. Application WithdrawnESS/41/18/BAS

    Application for a Certificate of Lawfulness for a Proposed Use or Development for importation and treatment at Tovi-Park MBT Facility of up to 30,000 tonnes per annum of source-segregated green garden waste from Essex Household Waste Recycling Centres until 31st December 2020 subject to the condition that all such source-segregated green garden waste is delivered to the Facility in vehicles which are sheeted by mesh netting

    Waste Treatment Facility, Courtauld Road, Basildon, Essex, SS13 1FL

    Received 10 Dec 2018
  11. Decision MadeCC/BAS/92/01

    Variation of condition 1 of planning permission CC/BAS/12/97 to read "This permission shall expire on 31 May 2003"

    Millhouse Junior, Infant and Nursery School,Tavistock Road,Laindon,Basildon,SS155QF

    Received 10 Jul 2001
  12. Decision MadeCC/MAL/05/07/LB

    Seeking listed building consent to refurbish the kitchen and remove freestanding wall

    East Essex Adult Community College,The Friary,Chequers Lane,Maldon,CM9 5EJ

    Received 8 Jan 2007
  13. Decision MadeESS/26/26/TEN

    Installation of soil screener and associated storage clamps for the provision of screening 4000 tons of soil per annum

    Essex County Council Waste Transfer Station, Colchester Eastern Bypass, Ardleigh, CO7 7SL

    Received 14 Apr 2026
  14. Decision MadeCC/TEN/59/01

    Construction of a single building with multi-use hall & ancillary areas within the curtilege of the existing school grounds

    Ravenscroft County Primary School,Nayland Drive,Clacton on Sea,CO16 8TZ

    Received 18 May 2001
  15. Considering Consultation Responses/Report being PreparedESS/75/25/COL/19/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 19 (Dust Monitoring) of Planning permission ESS/09/24/COL that was for Continuation of waste handling without compliance with Condition 2 (F) (iii) (Approved Details – Transport Statement) and 15 (Waste Types) of Planning permission ESS/09/24/COL that was for the Erection of Clean Materials Recycling Facility including an increase in HGV movements and waste throughput to now allow for inclusion of the word "municipal" waste as a waste type together with a revised road access junction design.

    Land at Greenacres, Packards Lane, Wormingford. At Greenacres, Warehouse, Packards Lane, Wormingford, Essex, CO6 3AH

    Received 28 Jul 2026
  16. Decision MadeESS/34/15/BTE/NMA2

    Non-Material Amendment to amend the wording of Condition 45 and 57 of planning permission ESS/34/15/BTE to allow reference to updated details with respect to earthworks sequencing and planting details.

    Rivenhall Airfield Coggeshall Road (A120) Braintree CO5 9DF

    Received 10 Dec 2021
  17. Decision MadeCC/MAL/05/00

    Single storey flat roof extension with face brick external walls and link to existing building

    St Nicholas Primary School,The Street,Tillingham,Maldon,CM0 7TJ

    Received 18 Jan 2000
  18. Decision MadeCC/COL/43/20

    The retention of a classbase for a temporary period until 31 August 2025 without compliance with Condition 3 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/COL/44/14

    Myland Primary School, Mill Road, Colchester CO4 5LD

    Received 9 Apr 2020
  19. Decision MadeESS/28/26/CHL/SO

    Continuation of development of “Winning and working of sand and gravel.” permitted by ESS/148/20/CHL (incorporating ESS/37/15/CHL) without compliance with conditions: Condition 2 (Application details) and Condition 3 (timescales for completion of mineral extraction and restoration) made under Section 73

    Bulls Lodge Quarry (Boreham Airfield), Generals Lane, Boreham, Chelmsford, CM3 3HR

    Received 20 Apr 2026
  20. Decision MadeCC/CPT/42/16/SO

    Essex County Council is seeking planning permission for construction of a flood alleviation scheme consisting of an attenuation bund (127m in length and maximum 1.2m height above ground level) with culvert through Prittle Brook and temporary attenuation area in the event of flooding, with construction and maintenance access via an existing track off Rayleigh Road, all located within an Ancient Woodland at West Wood, East Thundersley.

    West Wood (Ancient Woodland), East Thundersley, Essex

    Received 26 Sept 2016
  21. Decision MadeCC/COL/30/16

    The continued use of six temporary classbases for a temporary period until 31 August 2021 without compliance with condition 2 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/COL/33/11

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

    Received 24 Jun 2016
  22. Decision MadeESS/48/00/BAS

    Temporary 'porta-cabin' type building to be used as office accomodation for staff involved in site restoration

    Pitsea Landfill & Treatment Facility,Pitsea Landfill site,Pitsea Hall Lane,Pitsea,Basildon, SS16 4UH

    Received 11 Oct 2000
  23. Decision MadeCC/BAS/146/05

    The relocation of an existing relocatable classroom from the Junior School to the Infant School until 31 October 2010

    Fairhouse Infant School, Long Riding, Basildon SS14 1QP,Fairhouse Community Junior & Infant School,Long Riding,Basildon,SS141QP

    Received 30 Sept 2005
  24. Application WithdrawnCC/MAL/33/05/LB

    Proposed various alterations and new glazed entrance lobby extension

    Maldon Youth Centre, Carmelite Way,Maldon,CM9 5GF

    Received 21 Mar 2005

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