England · County council

Essex County Council
Planning applications.

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 · 7,039 approved or refused records
214Refused applications

6,825 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 12 Dec 1938 to 5 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 14 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

Explore published planning boundaries and follow their source records for designation details. Coverage varies: an empty map does not mean there are no restrictions. Check the council’s current maps and documents before relying on a boundary.

Conservation areasNo boundary records available in this collection
Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection

A boundary map is not available for this authority yet. Use council conservation-area and Article 4 guidance above where linked.

Download Article 4 coverage for all authorities (CSV)

Sources: Planning Data conservation areas and Article 4 direction areas. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

More application records

  1. Decision MadeCC/CHL/35/04/LB

    Conversion of the existing Stable Block into Contact Suites

    Writtle Wick Family Centre,62 Chignal Road,Chelmsford,CM1 2JB

    Received 24 Feb 2004
  2. Decision MadeESS/17/15/CHL/SO

    Change of use from metal recycling to metal recycling and end of life vehicle recycling, together with extensions and alterations to the existing building, concrete re-surfacing and alterations to vehicular access.

    Unit B, 39, Robjohns Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3AG

    Received 13 Mar 2015
  3. Decision MadeESS/64/13/MAL/SO

    Provision of silt settlement lagoons and water storage facility at Royal Oak Quarry.

    Royal Oak Quarry, Woodham Mortimer, Essex

    Received 2 Dec 2013
  4. Decision MadeCC/COL/113/07

    Demolition and rebuilding to match existing of Langham War Memorial Arch, including 900mm set back in plan and re-alignment of existing boundary fence

    Langham County Primary School,School Road,Langham,Colchester,CO4 5BB

    Received 10 Aug 2007
  5. Decision MadeESS/34/02/HLW

    Variation of Condition 2 of ESS/28/00/HLW to amend layout and elevation of approved details for coated roadstone plant

    Harlow Rail Depot,Station Approach,Harlow,CM20 2EL

    Received 17 Jun 2002
  6. Decision MadeESS/57/04/TEN/15/17

    Noise monitoring pursuant to Condition 15 of planning application ref: ESS/57/04/TEN (Construction of public water storage reservoir)

    Crown Quarry (Wick Farm), Old Ipswich Road, Ardleigh, CO7 7QR

    Received 3 Jun 2025
  7. Decision MadeCC/BAS/10/00

    Retrospective approval for replacing existing defective fencing to protect school buildings and field from trespassing

    Mayflower School,Stock Road,Billericay,CM12 0RT

    Received 9 Feb 2000
  8. Decision MadeCC/BAS/52/10

    Replacement of existing fence and gates with 1.8m high fencing to the western boundaries of the school site and additional 1.2m wide pedestrian gate and matching electric sliding gate to the northern boundary of the school site

    Hilltop County Infants & Junior School,Hill Avenue,Wickford,SS11 8LT

    Received 23 Mar 2010
  9. Decision MadeESS/15/14/MAL

    Change of Use from Builders Yard (Sui Generis) to Non-Ferrous Metal Storage and Transfer Facility (Sui Generis)

    The Causeway, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4LJ

    Received 27 Mar 2014
  10. Decision MadeCC/UTT/23/00

    Provision of 2 relocatable classrooms with toilets and continued use of 2 existing relocatable classrooms

    Felsted Primary School,Watch House Green,Felsted,Dunmow,CM6 3EB

    Received 14 Apr 2000
  11. Decision MadeESS/13/11/COL/8/2

    Resubmission of application ESS/10/10/COL for the redevelopment of the existing established recycling/recovery centre to provide new waste management facility with associated change of use of land.The facility comprises of weighbridge, single storey admin offices, relocation of existing weighbridge, relocation of existing diesel storage tank, conversion of existing buildings to provide a vehicle and plant maintenance workshop areas, landscaping, additional hardstanding and rainwater harvesting system

    Green Acres,Old Packards Lane,Wormingford,Colchester,CO6 3AH

    Received 8 Nov 2012
  12. Decision MadeESS/86/20/MAL

    Continued importation of packaged Intermediate Level Waste (ILW) without compliance with condition 02 (Initial Cessation Date) of planning permission ESS/14/16/MAL that was for the importation of packaged ILW from Magnox sites Sizewell “A” and Dungeness “A” to Bradwell Power Station and the interim storage within the existing Interim Storage Facility (ISF) to allow importation until 31st December 2023, which is the end date controlled by condition 05 (Secondary Cessation Date & ILW Limit) of planning permission ESS/14/16/MAL

    Land at Bradwell Power Station, Bradwell on Sea, Southminster, Essex, CM0 7HQ

    Received 15 Jul 2020
  13. Decision MadeESS/17/00/CHL

    The importation of inert waste for recycling into secondary aggregates for sale and site restoration

    Great Holts Farm,Gt Holts & Wallaces Farm,Boreham,Chelmsford,CM3 3AU

    Received 28 Apr 2000
  14. Decision MadeESS/148/20/CHL/32/01

    Details pursuant to condition 32 (Archaeological evaluation Phase 17) of planning permission ESS/148/20/CHL. ESS/148/20/CHL is a variation permission of the following development “Winning and working of sand and gravel.”

    Bulls Lodge Quarry, Generals Lane, Boreham, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 3HR

    Received 23 Dec 2025
  15. Decision MadeCC/CHL/26/12/8/1

    The development of a single storey building to accommodate a library and range of community spaces without compliance with condition 2 (approved details) attached to planning permission CC/CHL/51/11 to allow changes to the design, height and overall floor area of the development permitted

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

    Received 24 Aug 2012
  16. Decision MadeCC/BTE/35/14/13/01

    Construction of a new replacement Infant School building, 2-storeys in height, suitable for 360 pupils together with a proposed four classroom and hall extension to the Junior School to facilitate an expansion to a 4 Form Entry (480 pupil) Junior School. Associated development includes hard and soft landscaping works; new pedestrian access; additional car parking spaces; and other site improvements/provisions.

    John Ray Cp Infants School, Notley Road, Braintree, CM7 1HL

    Received 14 Oct 2014
  17. Decision MadeCC/BAS/146/01

    The erection of a 2.4m high palisade fence along the northern and part of the eastern and western sides of the school grounds

    Greensted Junior School,Greensted Junior School,Kirby Road,Basildon,SS141RX

    Received 26 Sept 2001
  18. Decision MadeCC/HLW/123/20

    Replacement of high ropes course, installation of a climbing wall and erection of new office building following removal of two existing office buildings.

    Outdoor Pursuits Centre, Burntmill Lane, Harlow, CM20 2QS

    Received 19 Oct 2020
  19. Decision MadeCC/EPF/08/17

    Construction of a new motorway junction (Junction 7a) on the M11 between existing junctions 7 and 8, to be located approximately 6km north of existing Junction 7, to the north of Moor Hall Road/Matching Road crossing and to the south of Sheering Village and the proposed construction of a new link road and roundabout to link the proposed Junction 7a to Gilden Way (B183) and Sheering Lower Road, to the north-east of Harlow Town in the district of Epping Forest. Proposed widening and road improvements to Sheering Road and Gilden Way (B183) from the proposed new Sheering Road roundabout to the London Road Roundabout, located within the district of Harlow

    Gilden Way and Sheering Road, public highways and land between, Sheering Road and M11 Motorway

    Received 26 Jan 2017
  20. Decision MadeCC/CPT/53/11

    Continuation of development for the construction of a link road joining the Northwick Road roundabout on Roscommon Way to Thorney Bay Road/Western Esplanade without compliance with condition 4 (Mitigation Land) attached to planning permission CC/CPT/20/09 to allow 12.3ha of Land at West Canvey Marsh and 7.5 ha of land adjacent to Wat Tyler County Park, off Pitsea Hall Lane to be used for migration land.

    Northwick Road roundabout on Roscommon Way to Thorney Bay Road,Roscommon Way,Canvey

    Received 25 Jul 2011
  21. Decision MadeCC/TEN/72/03

    Erection of a Nursery for a temporary period during construction of a new school

    Colbayns High School,Pathfields Road,Clacton on Sea,CO15 3JL

    Received 6 Jun 2003
  22. Decision MadeESS/21/12/CHL/4/1

    Details pursuant to condition 4 (Notification of mineral output) of planning permission ESS/21/12/CHL for "The winning and working of sand and gravel and associated dry screen processing plant, temporary storage of minerals and soils and associated infrastructure. In addition backfilling of the void with soils and overburden arising from the development of mixed uses (Ref. 09/01314/EIA) on land adjacent to the mineral working"

    Land to the South of Park Farm, Springfield, Chelmsford, Essex

    Received 6 Feb 2019
  23. Decision MadeCC/TEN/14/95

    Final site levels, drainage etc Martins

    MartinsLandfill Site,Martins & Wellwick Fms,St Osyth,Clacton-on-Sea,CO16 8HN

    Received 25 Sept 1995
  24. Decision MadeCC/CPT/152/05

    Construction of new car park to provide 9 new spaces, plus an additional space used currently as a waiting area, together with hard and soft landscaping

    Thundersley, County Infant School, Dark lane, Thundersley, Benfleet SS7 3PT,Thundersley Infant School,Dark Lane,Thundersley,Benfleet,SS7 3PT

    Received 11 Nov 2005

Records are ordered by application ID, not submission date. Use search to find a particular address or proposal.

View all applications

Researching a proposal in Essex County Council

Start with the address or application reference. Open a record to read the proposal, dates and available documents, then check the official register for the latest plans and consultation details. If nothing appears, check coverage before treating the result as a complete planning history.

How to search planning applications

Guides to planning records

All planning guides
  • Understanding planning · 13 min read

    Planning application documents: what to read first

    Understand planning application documents, officer reports and decision notices. Use a reading checklist, document table and worked example to inspect a case.

  • Understanding planning · 13 min read

    Planning permission drawings: how to read plans

    Read planning drawings, floor plans, elevations and sections. Use labelled diagrams, a drawing comparison table and revision checks to understand a proposal.

  • Property research · 13 min read

    Planning approval rates: how to read council statistics

    Understand planning approval rates with an interactive calculator, worked examples and comparison table. Check sample sizes, outcomes and coverage before comparing.

What these statistics cover

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.

The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.

Check collection coverage