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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6,824 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn.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: 13 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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  1. Application WithdrawnCC/BTE/89/04

    Single storey extension to existing library including the formation of a new entrance into the property. Provision of new sixth form car park

    Hedingham School,Yeldham Road,Sible Hedingham,Halstead,CO9 3QH

    Received 29 Jul 2004
  2. Decision MadeCC/EPF/51/16/7/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 7 – Construction Management Plan (Proposed construction of a new two storey detached educational block (c.918sq.m) to accommodate six classrooms, a library and ancillary facilities on the site of the existing school CC/EPF/51/16)

    Roding Valley High School, Alderton Hill, Loughton, IG10 3JA

    Received 6 Sept 2017
  3. Decision MadeCC/CHL/85/21/07/02

    Details pursuant to condition 7 (Cultural Heritage Mitigation Strategy) of CC/CHL/85/21. CC/CHL/85/21 was for “Chelmsford North East Bypass (CNEB): A single carriageway road between Roundabout 4 of the Beaulieu Park Radial Distributor Road (RDR1) and a new roundabout on the A131 at Chatham Green plus dualling of the existing A131 between Chatham Green and Deres Bridge roundabout. With one intermediate roundabout, 3 road overbridges and 1 pedestrian/cycle/horse overbridge. Together with other associated works and landscaping.”

    Land between Beaulieu Park (north of Generals Lane), Boreham Parish, and Deres Bridge Roundabout on A131, Great & Little Leighs Parish, to the north east of Chelmsford.

    Received 7 Dec 2022
  4. Decision MadeESS/19/17/BTE/13/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 13 (Landscaping Planting Phase 1) 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 2 Jun 2021
  5. Decision MadeCC/CHL/136/07

    Continued use of a relocatable classroom unit until 31 October 2010 wtihout complying with Condition 1 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/CHL/118/05

    Barnes Farm Infant & Junior Schools,Henniker Gate,Chelmer Village,Chelmsford,CM2 6QH

    Received 21 Sept 2007
  6. Decision MadeCC/CPT/21/24/4/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 4 (Access Improvements) – 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
  7. Decision MadeCC/MAL/86/06

    Single storey extension of the technology block to provide a vehicle workshop and fenced washdown area

    St Peters High School,Southminster Road,Burnham on Crouch,CM0 8QB

    Received 31 May 2006
  8. Decision MadeESS/105/21/TEN

    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

    Elmstead Hall, Elmstead, Colchester, Essex

    Received 2 Dec 2021
  9. Decision MadeCC/TEN/54/17

    Single storey four classroom building; all-weather play area and associated works (0.5 FE pupil expansion)

    Holland Haven Primary School, Primrose Road, Holland on Sea, CO15 5PP

    Received 20 Dec 2017
  10. Decision MadeCC/COL/08/01

    Construction of new classbase extension & replacement kitchen; demolition of existing kitchen, dining room & temporary relocatable classroom

    Tiptree Heath CPS,103 Maldon Road,Tiptree,Colchester,CO5 OPG

    Received 15 Jan 2001
  11. Decision MadeCC/UTT/70/00

    New classrooms (2) and Hall including storage, toilets and servery

    School Buildings,Debden C of E Primary School,High Street,Debden,Saffron Walden,CB11 3LE

    Received 22 Sept 2000
  12. Decision MadeESS/25/20/TEN/17/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 17 (Noise Monitoring) of planning permission ESS/25/20/TEN that was for the Continuation of use of washing plant for the recycling of non-hazardous and inert wastes without compliance with Conditions 2 (Duration); 10 and 11 (Routing Restrictions/HGV Movements); and 19 (Restoration Scheme) of planning permission ESS/32/18/TEN ("the installation and use of a washing plant for the recycling of non-hazardous and inert wastes, the use of a crusher, the installation of a weighbridge office and relocation of a weighbridge together with associated access onto the highway") to extend the duration of development until 30th September 2041; increase waste imports and consequential HGV movements to 138 Monday to Friday, and 70 Saturdays and increase the maximum daily peak to 204 (reducing to 102 on Saturdays); increase use of the private haul road to 25 HGVs per hour and provide a Restoration and Aftercare scheme.”

    Land at Martells Quarry, Slough Lane, Ardleigh, Essex, CO7 7RU

    Received 19 Dec 2024
  13. Decision MadeCC/HLW/32/22/9/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 9 – Written Scheme of Investigation (The creation of a landscaped flood attenuation basin within the existing area of open space east of Guilfords to temporarily capture, store and regulate the downstream flow of surface water into Harlowbury Brook during heavy rainfall. Temporary construction access from Guilfords at Land to the east of Guilfords, Harlow, Essex, CM17 0HX) CC/HLW/32/22

    Land to the east of Guilfords, Harlow, Essex, CM17 0HX

    Received 18 Oct 2022
  14. Decision MadeESS/05/09/CHL

    Variation of condition 2 (application details) attached to planning permission ref ESS/32/04/CHL to allow for the importation of 7,800m3 of clay to enable the continued construction of an agricultural reservoir

    Old Hall and Generals Farms,Boreham,Chelmsford,CM2 6GF

    Received 9 Jan 2009
  15. Decision MadeESS/41/13/COL

    Continuation of use as a composting facility without compliance with condition 22 (Vehicle Movements) attached to planning permission ESS/09/07/COL to allow an increase in the permitted vehicular movements from 24 (12in and 12out) to 44 (22in and 22out).

    Birch Airfield Composting Site, Birch Airfield Composting Site, Blind Lane, Birch, Nr Colchester, Essex, CO5 9XE

    Received 9 Jul 2013
  16. Decision MadeESS/36/13/CHL/SO

    Continuation of winning and working of sand and gravel, the erection of a processing plant and ready mixed concrete and mortar plants, workshop and weighbridge office (permitted by planning permission ref. CHL/1890/87) without compliance with condition 17 (hours of operation) to allow additional hours of operation for the processing plant from 0600 to 0700 and 1800 to 2200 hours Mondays to Fridays for a period of 5 years.

    Hanson Aggregates, Bulls Lodge Quarry, Generals Lane, Boreham, Chelmsford, CM3 3HR

    Received 10 Jun 2013
  17. Decision MadeCC/ROC/75/05

    Reconstruction of Sutton Bridge & an improvement to the junction between Sutton Rd & Purdeys Way, Rochford

    Sutton Ford Bridge,Sutton Road,Rochford

    Received 2 Jun 2005
  18. Decision MadeCC/BTE/20/15

    A change of use from C3 (Dwellinghouse) to B1 (Office) in the northern section of the farm house alongside Listed Building Consent for minor internal alterations

    Cressing Temple, Witham Road, Cressing, Braintree, CM778PD

    Received 4 Mar 2015
  19. Decision MadeESS/26/04/CHL

    Retention of an existing concrete batching plant CHL/329/84 (mothballed) for a further 12 months

    Sandon Quarry,Southend Road,Chelmsford,CM2 7TE

    Received 6 May 2004
  20. Decision MadeCC/BTE/02/13/NMA/1

    The expansion of Elm Hall Primary School to 210 Place Primary School, comprising of a new single story extension to provide 3 classrooms (early years unit) ICT provision, group room, staff and ancillary accommodation. Extension to hall to provide dedicated storage and new hard play area to the north of the site. Development would also include landscaping to provide new and reconfigured external play areas and access ramps/steps, cycle parking, fencelines for security purposes 3 No. car parking spaces and a new pedestrian path from the Highway.

    Elm Hall Cp School, Conrad Road, Witham, CM8 2SD

    Received 4 Jun 2013
  21. Decision MadeCC/BTE/83/07

    installation of a temporary single-storey portakabin titan building, to be used as a therapy (sensory) room for 5 years until the new school is built

    Edith Borthwick School,Fennes Rd,Bocking,Braintree,CM7 5LA

    Received 21 Jun 2007
  22. Decision MadeCC/HLW/42/07

    The retention of one relocatable classroom unit until 1 April 2008 without complying with condition 2 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/HLW/23/02

    Peterswood Infant School,Longwood Primary School,Parringdon Road,Harlow,CM18 7RQ

    Received 27 Mar 2007
  23. Decision MadeCC/BAS/91/04

    The retention of relocatable office accommodation until 31 July 2009 without complying with condition 3 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/BAS/62/01

    SW Area Education Office,Lee Chapel County Primary School,The Knares,Basildon,SS16 5RU

    Received 29 Jul 2004
  24. Decision MadeESS/34/25/TEN

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate associated with the retention and continuation of green waste composting operations at Spring Farm, Frating Road, Great Bromley, Essex comprising: i, The continued receipt of green waste and its processing, storage, maturation in windrow storage area and its use to improve and/or maintain the physical, chemical and biological properties of the soil to grow crops across Spring Farm. ii, The continued receipt of green waste deliveries via an access with the Frating Road between 07:00 and 19:00 Monday to Saturday (inclusive), and the continuation of the existing access arrangements to and from Spring Farm for up to a maximum of thirty (30 No) vehicles comprising HGV tippers, tractors and trailers, arboricultural and landscaping light goods vehicles, site support vehicles such as HGV fuel oil tanker deliveries and HGV low loaders and plant maintenance vehicles on a weekly basis. iii, The continued operation of shredding and screening equipment and ancillary plant (front end loader(s), excavator(s), tractor(s) and trailer (s)) at the Site to support the green waste composting operations, 7 days per week, all year round in line with normal agricultural operations across Spring Farm. iv, Retention and continued use of existing areas of hardstanding that have been used to receive, temporarily stockpile and process green waste. v, The retention and continued use of open laydown area(s), storage area(s) and compost windrow storage area to support the green waste green waste processing, storage and maturation operations. Maximum height of the storage and maturation area 6m. vi, The continued storage, turning, movement of processed, shredded and screened green waste in open windrow adjacent to Eltone, Frating Road Great Bromley (approximately 80m from the façade of the building) and the neighbouring field. Maximum height of the open laydown area(s), storage area(s) and compost windrow storage area 6m.

    Spring Farm, Frating Road, Great Bromley, Essex, CO7 7JW

    Received 22 Apr 2025

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