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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6,824 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 MadeESS/40/09/MAL

    Variation of condition 3 (completion of site operations and restoration) and condition 10 (removal of development) relating to planning permission reference ESS/52/08/MAL to allow all site operations to be completed by 31 December 2013 and restoration to be completed by 31 December 2014 (condition 3), and the removal of all buildings, plant machinery foundations, hardstanding, roadways, structures and erections to be removed by 31 December 2014 (condition 10)

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

    Received 18 Sept 2009
  2. Decision MadeCC/BAS/33/20/NMA1

    Details pursuant to Non Material Amendment 1 - Reduction in number of on site car parking spaces from 14 to 13 (The construction of an early years centre for 56 children, including outdoor play space, landscaping, cycle storage, staff parking and associated infrastructure CC/BAS/33/20)

    Dunton Fields Early Years Centre, Land off Warwick Crescent, Laindon, Basildon, SS15 6LW

    Received 23 Dec 2021
  3. Application WithdrawnCC/MAL/38/08

    The demolition and removal of an existing relocatable and the construction of a new single storey extension to provide the facilities for a self-contained resource area within the school

    All Saints C of E Primary School (Highlands Campus),Highlands Drive,Maldon,CM9 6HY

    Received 31 Mar 2008
  4. Decision MadeCC/ROC/23/18

    The erection of a new temporary classbase unit providing two classrooms and associated facilities for a period of four years.

    Wyburns Primary School, Nevern Road, Rayleigh, SS6 7PE

    Received 22 Jun 2018
  5. Decision MadeESS/37/11/MAL/28/2

    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 26 Nov 2012
  6. Decision MadeCC/COL/114/05

    The demolition of external store, new access ramp to rear entrance, external lighting and signage, minor internal alterations and resurfacing works.

    Colchester Adult Community College,Greyfriars Adult Community College,High Street,Colchester

    Received 8 Aug 2005
  7. Resolution made/Awaiting Legal AgreementESS/77/25/UTT

    Continuation of the development permitted by ESS/17/20/UTT without compliance with condition 3 to allow continuation of waste importation and retention of the soil washing plant until no longer necessary or required in association with operations at Highwood Quarry. ESS/17/20/UTT is the extant permission for “Importation of 70,000m³ per annum of inert waste and the installation and use of a soils washing plant for the recycling of waste, together with associated access onto the highway and a separate silt press”

    Highwood Quarry, Stortford Road, Little Canfield, Essex, CM6 1SL

    Received 14 Oct 2025
  8. Decision MadeCC/ROC/106/20

    Extension to school to provide six additional classrooms, toilets, an office, plant and a storeroom to increase the school by one form entry (150 pupils), relocation of container, open linked canopy and the provision of a substation with associated works

    The Sweyne Park School, Sir Walter Raleigh Drive Rayleigh, SS6 9BZ

    Received 14 Sept 2020
  9. Decision MadeCC/EPF/90/98

    Single Classbase Extension & hard play area

    Theydon Bois County Primary School,Orchard Drive,Theydon Bois,Epping,CM16 7DF

    Received 29 Jul 1998
  10. Decision MadeESS/77/21/CHL

    “Continuation of use of the Northern quarry void and plant site area for infilling purposes without compliance with Conditions 8 (Timing sequence of Northern void infilling) and 10 (Slope Stability) of Planning Permission reference no: ESS/08/16/CHL that was for the “restoration of the Northern quarry void using inert materials ….” to now allow for a 12 month relaxation to allow emergency stability works to be undertaken within the Northern Void”.

    Sandon Quarry, Southend Road, Chelmsford, Sandon, Howe Green, CM2 7TE

    Received 16 Aug 2021
  11. Decision MadeESS/19/17/BTE/33/17

    Details pursuant to Condition 33 (Dust Monitoring) of Planning permission ESS/19/17/BTE that was for “A new sand and gravel quarry at Broadfield Farm, to the west of Rayne, near Braintree, comprising the phased mineral extraction of some 3.66m tonnes of sand and gravel; the installation of a processing plant and ancillary buildings and infrastructure; the construction of a quarry access onto the B1256; the construction of a permanent screening landform; the construction of temporary screen mounds in defined locations around the perimeter of the quarry; the phased restoration of the extraction area using indigenous soil; overburden and clay from within the application site to a land use mixture of arable agriculture, lowland acid grassland, lowland meadow, woodland, lake and reedbeds; and public access via proposed public rights of way.

    Land at Rayne Quarry, Dunmow Road, Braintree, Essex, Rayne

    Received 16 Apr 2024
  12. Decision MadeESS/28/18/ROC/23/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 23 – Noise management and monitoring plan for planning application ref: ESS/28/18/ROC (Extension to the existing Materials Recovery Facility)

    James Waste Management, Purdeys Industrial Estate, Brickfields Way, Rochford, SS4 1NB

    Received 10 Jan 2020
  13. Decision MadeESS/36/21/BTE/7/1

    Details pursuant to Conditions 5 (Tree Protection); 7 (CEMP); 10 (Skylarks); 12 (Archaeology); 13 (Geoarchaeology); 19 (Dust Management) and 21 (Soil Handling) of planning permission ESS/36/21/BTE that was for the Proposed western extension to the current site using existing approved facilities (site access, plant site, mineral processing plant and other ancillary facilities); including for the diversion of the Burghey Brook; with restoration to arable land using imported inert restoration materials, and on-site materials in advance of the A12 road widening and improvement national infrastructure project

    Land at: Colemans Farm Quarry, Little Braxted Lane, Rivenhall, Witham, Essex, CM8 3EX

    Received 5 Feb 2024
  14. Decision MadeCC/BRW/123/98

    Continued use of 1 No. RL7T Relocatable Classroom Unit no 142

    Doddinghurst County Infant School,Church Lane,Doddinghurst,Brentwood,CM15 0NJ

    Received 27 Oct 1998
  15. Decision MadeESS/08/04/UTT/SO

    Screening Opinion: Continuation of the Leachate Irrigation Scheme approved under ESS/06/00/UTT without complying with Condition 7 (time limit), and continuation of the Leachate Irrigation Scheme until 31 December 2020

    Ugley Landfill Site,Cambridge Road,Stansted Mountfitchet,CM22 6HT

    Received 28 Jan 2004
  16. Decision MadeESS/03/18/BTE/LA4

    Details pursuant to Schedule 2 (25 year Biodiversity Management Delivery Plan) of legal agreement associated with ESS/03/18/BTE. ESS/03/18/BTE was for “Extraction of 2 million tonnes of sand and gravel (from Site A5 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 and extension of the internal haul road into Site A5 with restoration to agriculture and biodiversity (species rich grassland and wetland)"

    Bradwell Quarry, Church Road, Bradwell, CM77 8EP

    Received 20 May 2021
  17. Decision MadeESS/105/21/TEN/30/4

    Details pursuant to Condition 30 (Noise Monitoring) of planning permission ref no: ESS/105/21/TEN that was for the “Continuation of construction of an irrigation reservoir without compliance with Condition 3 (Approved Details) of Planning Permission ESS/24/15/TEN that was for "Construction of an irrigation reservoir involving the excavation, processing and removal of sand, gravel and soils, engineering works and ancillary buildings" to now provide for retrospective revisions to the location and design of the peripheral environmental bund, aggregate processing plant, mineral stockpile and storage areas, the site entrance, the internal access road and site water management and the addition of a mobile soil screening plant.”

    Land at: Elmstead Hall, Elmstead, Colchester, Essex

    Received 19 Dec 2023
  18. Decision MadeCC/COL/63/23

    The retention of a classbase for a temporary period without compliance with Condition 2 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/COL/20/18

    Montgomery Infant School And Nursery, Baronswood Way, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9QG

    Received 10 Jul 2023
  19. Application WithdrawnCC/BAS/10/09

    Erection of tensile shade structure over rubber crumb safety surface surrounded by native shrub planting and fencing, located within the Green Belt, in the south west corner of Crays Hill Primary Schools sports field.

    Crays Hill Primary School,London Road,Crays Hill,Billericay,CM11 2UZ

    Received 29 Jan 2009
  20. Decision MadeCC/BTE/54/02

    Extension(s) to form IT suite, library and special needs rooms to replace dilapidated demountable classrooms

    Powers Hall Junior School,Spa Road,Witham,CM8 1NA

    Received 21 Mar 2002
  21. Decision MadeESS/27/07/TEN

    Proposed end of life recycling centre, decontamination facility for vehicles/machinery, process of materials for export and associated buildings, hard standing and parking area

    Martells Industrial Estate,Slough Lane,Ardleigh,Colchester,CO7 7RU

    Received 30 Apr 2007
  22. Decision MadeESS/48/24/TEN/BGP1

    Biodiversity Gain Plan for planning application ref: ESS/48/24/TEN (Construction of a borrow pit, as an extension to Elmstead Hall Reservoir)

    Elmstead Hall, Tye Road, Elmstead, Colchester, Essex

    Received 29 Aug 2025
  23. Decision MadeESS/41/08/COL

    Change of use of an industrial unit to a waste transfer station to be used for the recycling of waste arising from highway gullies, including the construction of concrete pads, sumps, ancillary equipment, office and welfare facilities

    Honeylands Farm,Little Tey,Marks Tey,Colchester,CO6 1HU

    Received 13 Aug 2008
  24. Decision MadeESS/02/18/ROC/34/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 34 – Advance notification of phase completion - 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 1 Nov 2018

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