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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6,824 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn.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: 13 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/44/03/CHL/SO

    Continuation by two years of the existing extended hours of operation for the aggregate processing plant on weekdays only ie Monday to Friday inclusive from 0600-2200 without complying with condition 4 attached to planning permission ESS/55/01/CHL

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

    Received 10 Jul 2003
  2. Decision MadeESS/77/20/CHL/14/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 14 – Construction Environmental Management Plan for planning application ref: ESS/77/20/CHL (Sand and gravel quarry and associated works/development)

    Land south of A1060 (Salt’s Green), Chalk End, Roxwell, Chelmsford, CM1 4NJ

    Received 12 Oct 2022
  3. Decision MadeESS/31/18/ROC/20/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 20 – Arboricultural method statement and tree protection plan for planning application ref: ESS/31/18/ROC (Importation of inert material, installation and use of a plant for the recycling of such material and the final disposal of inert residues, together with the formation of a new access)

    Land at Dollymans Farm, Doublegate Lane, Rawreth, Wickford, SS11 8UD

    Received 4 Dec 2020
  4. Decision MadeCC/BAS/109/10

    The construction of two single storey extensions to the east elevation of the school and to the rear of the school's existing sports hall with one extension measuring 3.150m in height, 13m in length and 8.1m in width to provide external changing rooms including an external canopy to the proposed north elevation measuring in 2.3m in height, 4m in length and 600mm in width, and one extension measuring 2.950m in height, 9.4m in length and 2.8m in width to provide an external store.

    James Hornsby High School,Leinster Road,Laindon,Basildon,SS155NX

    Received 19 Oct 2010
  5. Decision MadeESS/41/15/TEN/SO

    s.73 application of alteration of conditions 2,13,16,19,20,21,23 AND 48 of ESS/10/13/TEN Screening Opinion

    Lufkins Farm, Frating and Brook Farm, Great Bentley, Colchester

    Received 21 Aug 2015
  6. Decision MadeCC/CHL/07/17

    Proposed development of the Beaulieu Park Schools Campus, consisting of a 1200 place three storey Secondary School, 420 place two storey Primary School, 56 place single storey Nursery, Sports Hall with associated community facilities, hard and soft play areas, means of enclosure, landscaping, car parking, bicycle and scooter parking and associated infrastructure on a site of aprox. 11.8ha on land to the northeast of the junction of White Hart Lane (A130) and Essex Regiment Way, with vehicular access from Armistice Avenue and pedestrian access via Beaulieu Square, Chelmsford

    Beaulieu Park Education Campus Site, Beaulieu, Chelmsford

    Received 23 Jan 2017
  7. Decision MadeCC/BRW/43/23

    Proposed replacement Park Rangers Office.

    Weald Park Visitors Centre, Weald Country Park, Weald Road, South Weald, Essex, CM14 5QS

    Received 10 May 2023
  8. Decision MadeCC/EPF/125/00

    Variation of condition 1 (time limit) attached to application CC/EPF/21/97 to allow retention of one relocatable building until 31 December 2005

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

    Received 22 Dec 2000
  9. Decision MadeESS/22/03/COL/SO

    To operate Inworth Grange Quarry in accordance with planning consent ESS/59/97/COLR granted 31 July 1998 & to continue importing aggregates for processing, manufacture as aggregates & ready mixed concrete & subsequent sale to 21 February 2042.

    Grange Road,Tiptree,Colchester,CO5 0QQ

    Received 8 Apr 2003
  10. Decision MadeESS/05/25/CHL/01/01

    Details pursuant to condition 1 (Notification of commencement of development – 30 April 2025) of planning permission ESS/05/25/CHL. ESS/05/25/CHL is variation permission for “Use of a coated roadstone plant and associated facilities for the manufacture of coated roadstone products using predominantly sand and gravel and recycled aggregates produced at the existing quarry"

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

    Received 29 Apr 2025
  11. Decision MadeESS/21/02/COL

    Prior approval notification for replacement of sand processing plant and weighbridge

    Bellhouse & Abbotstone Landfill Site,Warren Lane,Stanway,Colchester,CO3 0NN

    Received 4 Apr 2002
  12. Decision MadeESS/60/13/BTE/2/1

    Circular Tank, With an Internal Radius of 11.855m and Depth Of 4m; Deodourising Ring; Equipment Container; and Associated Hardstanding to Facilitate the Storage of Abattoir Wash Water. Together With the Use of the Existing Agricultural Access Track to Access the Wash Water Tank.

    Tank 142m From Little Warley Hall Ranks Green. 170, Ranks Green Road, FAIRSTEAD, CM3 2BG

    Received 5 Apr 2017
  13. Decision MadeCC/BAS/41/99

    Single storey library (public library) and associated car park

    Laindon Former Police Station Site,New Century Road,Laindon,Basildon,SS156AG

    Received 4 Jun 1999
  14. Decision MadeCC/BTE/43/99

    The provision of a new double relocatable classbase with toilets

    Lyons Hall School,Deerleap Way,Braintree,CM7 9DH

    Received 25 Jun 1999
  15. Decision MadeESS/21/95/ROC

    Vary Conditions Landscaping of Haul Rd.

    Barling Quarry,Barling Marsh Quarry and Landfill Site,Mucking Hall Road,Barling Magna,Rochford,SS3 0NR

    Received 30 Mar 1995
  16. Decision MadeCC/BTE/169/05

    The retention of one relocatable classroom unit at Richard de Clare Primary School until 31 December 2010 without complying with Condition 1 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/BTE/168/02

    Richard De Clare Primary School,Parsonage Street,Halstead,CO9 2JT

    Received 22 Dec 2005
  17. Decision MadeCC/CHL/115/01

    Proposed installation of full passenger lift externally

    Chelmsford Training Centre,Adult Training Centre,Ravensbourne Drive,Chelmsford,CM1 2SL

    Received 30 Jul 2001
  18. Decision MadeESS/43/16/MAL/SO

    Installation of a washing plant for processing of indigenous sand and gravel extracted during the construction of an agricultural reservoir, approved under planning permission refs ESS/35/14/MAL and ESS/34/14/MAL

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

    Received 23 Sept 2016
  19. Decision MadeESS/49/14/BAS/LA1

    Details pursuant to the Legal Agreement (Clause 8.8 Highway Works contribution) associated with Planning Permission ESS/49/14/BAS.

    Veolia ES (UK) Ltd, Pitsea Hall Lane, Pitsea, Essex, SS16 4UH

    Received 26 Aug 2022
  20. Decision MadeCC/EPF/51/16

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

    Roding Valley High School, Alderton Hill, Loughton, IG103JA

    Received 13 Sept 2016
  21. Decision MadeESS/14/16/MAL/7/10

    Details pursuant to Condition 7 (Transport Monitoring Programme) of planning permission ESS/14/16/MAL (REVISED) that was for: The importation of packaged intermediate level waste from Magnox sites Sizewell "A" and Dungeness "A" to Bradwell site and the interim storage within the existing interim storage facility.

    Magnox Electric Plc, Bradwell Power Station, Bradwell-on-sea, Southminster, CM0 7HP

    Received 9 Jun 2020
  22. Decision MadeCC/BAS/131/04

    Enclosure of open courtyard by erection of roof to form stufdy space and library and remodelling of interior

    Bardfield County Junior & Infant School,Clay Hill Road,Vange,Basildon

    Received 7 Dec 2004
  23. Decision MadeESS/45/10/BAS

    Importation of 32,000 cubic metres of waste soil arsing from A13 Sadlers Farm Road improvement scheme to be used to level land for agricultural improvement

    Arable Farm Land located adjacent to the A1245 and A130 intersection.,Land adjacent A1245 and A139,Basildon

    Received 11 Oct 2010
  24. Decision MadeCC/BTE/14/12

    The continued use of five temporary classbases for a temporary period until 31 August 2017 without compliance with condition 3 (time limit) attached to planning permission ref CC/BTE/86/07

    The Edith Borthwick School, Fennes Road, Church Street, Bocking, Braintree, CM7 5LA

    Received 20 Feb 2012

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