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6,824 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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  1. Decision MadeESS/70/98/BTE

    Variation of Condition 10 of permission BTE/892/87 to retain the existing concrete batching plant for 6 months after completion of mineral extraction. Previously extended by permission ESS/56/95/BTE

    Bradwell Quarry,Coggeshall Road,Bradwell,Braintree,CM77 8EP

    Received 25 Nov 1998
  2. Decision MadeCC/MAL/95/22/NMA3

    Non-material amendment to permission ref CC/MAL/95/22 to allow changes to the parking restrictions approved under Condition 5 and to alter the wording of Condition 5 to require the implementation of the approved parking restrictions within 6 months of the first beneficial use of the development.

    Land allocated for a new primary school under Land South of Limebrook Way and East of Maldon Wick, Maldon, Essex

    Received 13 Aug 2024
  3. Decision MadeCC/CHL/85/21/28/01

    Details pursuant to condition 28 (Protection of Great Created Newts) 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 North Of Generals Lane Roundabout, Generals Lane, Boreham. Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 3HJ

    Received 11 Apr 2024
  4. Decision MadeCHL/1890/87/47/3

    The schemes of working and reclamation required under condition 4 above shall include aftercare schemes specify the steps necessary to bring the land to the required standard for use for agriculture, woodland and amenity purposes and provide for annual aftercare management meetings with Mineral Planning Authority and the Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food. Such schemes shall be carried out in programme of operations which shall form part of the scheme. The submitted schemes shall – a) Provide an overall strategy giving the broad programme for the 5 year aftercare period for cropping patterns, cultivation practices, remedial treatments, field drainage, irrigation, shelter belts and hedgerows. b) Provide for an annual site management scheme describing each year’s programme to be sent to the Minerals Planning Authority not later than 1 month prior to the annual aftercare management meeting.

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

    Received 24 Apr 2014
  5. Decision MadeCC/COL/03/06/LB

    To demolish and rebuild an approximately 15m long section of the unstable West boundary wall

    Colchester North County Primary School,John Harper Street,Colchester

    Received 5 Jan 2006
  6. Decision MadeCC/UTT/58/25/08/01

    Details pursuant to Condition 8 – Archaeological excavation assessment for planning application ref: CC/UTT/58/25 (All-through school; sports hall; formal and informal hard and soft play areas/pitches; new vehicular and pedestrian accesses; vehicle drop-off and parking areas; landscaping and other associated infrastructure and works)

    Land to the east of Buttleys Lane, Stortford Road, Great Dunmow, CM6 1SH

    Received 3 Jul 2026
  7. Decision MadeCC/COL/149/05/LB

    Listed Building consent for the installation of a new ductile iron bollards and to widen footways

    Ford Street Bridge,A1124 Ford Street,Aldham,Colchester

    Received 14 Nov 2005
  8. Decision MadeCC/BTE/17/14

    Restoration of the former Shalford Recycling Centre for Household Waste to amenity parkland. Proposed development includes the demolition of the existing hardstanding area; the formation of a pond; the re-contouring of land levels; modifications to the existing access; and the creation of a car parking area

    Braintree Road, Shalford, CM7 5HQ

    Received 31 Jan 2014
  9. Decision MadeESS/57/04/TEN/15/11

    Details pursuant to Condition 15 – Noise Monitoring ESS/57/04/TEN (Winning & Working of minerals, removal of surplus soils & erection of a low profile processing plant concrete batching plant & ancillary buildings (inc a workshop). Interim restoration to lakes & subsequent construct of a public water storage).

    Wick Farm, Ardleigh RESERVOIR,Crown Quarry (Ardleigh Reservoir Extension),Old Ipswich Road,Tendring,Colchester,CO7 7QR

    Received 19 Oct 2017
  10. Decision MadeCC/CHL/99/10

    A new 2/3 storey teaching, administration and dining block and associated landscaping, dining area canopy and 2 new service roads

    Hylands School,Hatfield Grove,Chelmsford,CM1 3DF

    Received 16 Sept 2010
  11. Decision MadeCC/COL/53/17/SO

    Redevelopment of existing school site to provide a 200 place Special Education Need and Disability (SEND) School, including on-site boarding accommodation for 30 pupils, with associated external parking area, soft outdoor play area, Multi Use Games Area (MUGA), landscaping and new vehicular and pedestrian access onto Winstree Road and associated ancillary works

    Former Heath School Site, Winstree Road, Stanway, Colchester

    Received 24 Nov 2017
  12. Decision MadeCC/CHL/07/17/14/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 14 – Signage – CC/CHL/07/17/14/1 (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 at Beaulieu Park Education Campus Site, Beaulieu, Chelmsford).

    Beaulieu Park Education Campus site, Beaulieu, Chelmsford

    Received 25 Jun 2018
  13. Decision MadeCC/TEN/116/98

    Continued use of 5 RL4T relocatable classroom units

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

    Received 16 Oct 1998
  14. Decision MadeCC/EPF/53/12/10/1

    Erection and use of two single storey extensions, relocation and extension of existing car parking area, new vehicular access into site from Colebrook Lane, relocation of existing hard play area, new hardstanding areas and associated works.

    The Hereward County Primary School, Colebrook Lane, Loughton, IG102HR

    Received 28 Mar 2012
  15. Decision MadeESS/34/12/COL/SO

    The construction of plant and structures on operational land associated with an Enhanced Digestion Programme including 2 digesters measuring 18.3m in height and 1 flue stack measuring 16m in height.

    Colchester Wastewater Treatment Works (WwTW), Haven Road, The Hythe, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8HT

    Received 4 May 2012
  16. Decision MadeESS/10/22/CHL/10/01

    Details pursuant to condition 10 (Noise monitoring – Jun/July 2023 and October 2023) of planning permission ESS/10/22/BTE. ESS/10/22/BTE was an amendment to a planning permission for a Coated Roadstone Plant.

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

    Received 23 Oct 2023
  17. Decision MadeCC/COL/13/17/NMA1

    Details pursuant to Non Material Amendment 1 - Revised Brick Colour of planning application CC/COL/13/17

    Stanway Primary School, Colchester, CO3 0RH

    Received 28 Jun 2017
  18. ValidatedCOL/98/1339

    Stabilisation of existing embankment COL BC

    Church Lane,Stanway,Colchester

    Received 23 Sept 1998
  19. Decision MadeCC/TEN/31/13

    Retention of a temporary garage until 23rd July 2023 and erection of a 2.4 metre high mesh fence

    Shorefields School, 114, Holland Road, Clacton-on-sea, CO156HF

    Received 22 Jul 2013
  20. Decision MadeCC/COL/93/05

    The construction of a permanent extension to accommodate two classbases, library and ancillary facilities to replace the existing temporary accommodation, and re-alignment of two parking spaces

    St Andrews C of E Primary School,Mandeville Road,Marks Tey,Colchester,CO6 1HL

    Received 1 Jul 2005
  21. Decision MadeESS/10/18/BTE

    Continuation of use of land for mineral extraction and ancillary use without compliance with Conditions 2 (Approved Details); 6 (Plant Site Layout) and 47 (Soil Storage Arrangements) of planning permission ESS/39/14/BTE granted for " Extraction of an estimated 2.5 million tonnes of sand and gravel together with the provision of an new access from Little Braxted Lane; and the installation/construction and operation of primary processing and ancillary facilities comprising washing and bagging plant, silt lagoons, weighbridge, site management office, mess room and maintenance workshop; with restoration to agriculture and water based nature conservation habitats” to enable the re-phasing of the working and restoration of the site, changes in soils bunds configuration and to provide car parking for visitors in the ancillary plant site area

    Land at Coleman’s Farm Quarry, Witham, Essex, CM8 3EX

    Received 4 May 2018
  22. Decision MadeESS/23/14/COL/53/01

    Extension of Stanway Quarry on land at Five Ways Fruit Farm (FWFF) via the extraction of 2.95m tonnes of sand and gravel; extraction of remaining 0.5m tonnes of sand and gravel from Stanway Quarry; processing of remaining 1.5m tonnes of sand and gravel from Bellhouse Quarry to be imported via the existing conveyor link to Stanway Quarry by 31 October 2026 (amended via condition to tie in with the timescales permitted under ref ESS/07/01/COL/REV); retention of the existing sand and gravel processing plant, Dry Silo Mortar Plant, concrete plant, access roads, weighbridge and related infrastructure until 31 October 2026; retention of the existing inert recycling operation and associated mobile plant parking area until 31 December 2037; restoration of FWFF area using existing indigenous soils, clay and soil forming material from within the application site within 7 years of commencement of operations at FWFF; importation of approximately 2.35m cubic metres of inert waste material for the restoration of the central / eastern Stanway Quarry void by 31 December 2037; and implementation of a comprehensive restoration scheme for the application site comprising agricultural land, orchard, woodland, grassland, lakes, habitat creation and informal public access via permissive routes

    Stanway Quarry and Five Ways Fruit Farm, Warren Lane, Colchester, Stanway, CO3 0NN

    Received 27 Mar 2015
  23. Considering Consultation Responses/Report being PreparedCC/UTT/58/25/NMA2

    Non-material amendment to allow removal of an additional tree (T037); installation of three switch rooms on hardstanding; and the repositioning of a tree approved as part of the landscaping scheme for planning application ref: CC/UTT/58/25 (All-through school; sports hall; formal and informal hard and soft play areas/pitches; new vehicular and pedestrian accesses; vehicle drop-off and parking areas; landscaping and other associated infrastructure and works)

    Land to the east of Buttleys Lane, Stortford Road, Great Dunmow, CM6 1SH

    Received 11 Sept 2026
  24. Decision MadeCC/CHL/85/21/03/08

    Details pursuant to condition 3 (Project Schedule for farm access and deep soil mixing trial for Section 1A) of the planning permission Ref. 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 Leighs Parish, to NE Chelmsford.

    Received 4 Feb 2025

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