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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6,824 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 MadeCC/BAS/43/10

    Two bespoke timber framed, free standing canopies with polycarbonate sheet roof. One 20m x 3m x 2.5m high. One 10m x 3m x 2.5 m high. Both to the south elevation of the main infant school building

    Whitmore County Infant School,Whitmore Way,Basildon,SS14 2TP

    Received 26 Feb 2010
  2. Decision MadeESS/09/23/BTE/6/3

    Noise monitoring pursuant to Condition 6 of planning application ref: ESS/09/23/BTE (Continued operation of anaerobic digestion plant)

    Halstead Anaerobic Digestion Facility, Bluebridge Industrial Estate, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2SZ

    Received 24 Oct 2024
  3. Decision MadeCC/BTE/143/02

    Proposed variation of condition 1 (time limit) attached to approved application CC/BTE/07/98 to allow retention of relocatable bay until 8 September 2007

    White Notley CE Primary School,Vicarage Avenue,White Notley,Witham,CM8 1SA

    Received 21 Aug 2002
  4. Decision MadeCC/COL/71/21/9/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 9 – Landscape Management Plan – CC/COL/71/21: Demolition of existing temporary relocatable classrooms and construction of a new single storey building comprising canopy, four classrooms, special needs room (SEN), toilets, plant, and storage and the provision of associated works including extension of hard play area and relocation of existing timber shelter, together with temporary positioning of one new relocatable classroom whilst construction work is undertaken.

    Copford CE (V/C) Primary School, School Road, Copford, C06 1BX

    Received 19 Jul 2022
  5. Application WithdrawnESS/08/15/BAS

    Extension of time for 3 years to the period of development (Condition1) of planning permission ESS/56/09/BAS allowing the date of commencement of development to be extended from 30 April 2015 to 30 April 2018. The planning permission being sought is for a change of use from part breakers yard and open storage to a Waste Transfer Station consisting of 10 open storage bays

    Units 10-11, Archers Field Close, Burnt Mills Industrial Estate, Basildon, SS13 1DW

    Received 9 Feb 2015
  6. Decision MadeESS/111/22/UTT/11/2

    Details pursuant to Condition 11 – Six monthly progress report for planning application ref: ESS/111/22/UTT (Importation of inert material, installation and use of recycling plant and the final disposal of inert residues to facilitate restoration of the site to calcareous grassland, together with the continued extraction of chalk reserve)

    Newport Chalk Quarry, Chalk Farm Lane, Newport, Saffron Walden, Essex

    Received 9 Apr 2025
  7. Decision MadeCC/HLW/14/17

    The continued use of a classroom for a temporary period until 31 August 2022 without compliance with condition 2 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/HLW/75/11

    Fawbert & Barnards (undl) Primary School, London Road, Harlow, CM170DA

    Received 10 Mar 2017
  8. Decision MadeCC/BTE/73/15

    Erection of 1.8m high green weldmesh fencing and alterations of existing fence line

    Chipping Hill Primary School, Owers Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 1FR

    Received 4 Dec 2015
  9. Decision MadeESS/55/14/BTE/11/1

    Details pursuant to condition 11 (Level 3 Historical survey of airfield buildings and structures) of ESS/55/44/BTE. ESS/55/14/BTE Was for "Removal of condition 28 restricting geographical source of Solid Recovered Fuel and condition 30 restricting geographical source of waste paper and card attached to planning permission ESS/41/14/BTE to allow importation of Solid Recovered Fuel and waste paper and card without constraint as to the geographical source of the material. Planning permission ESS/41/14/BTE being for An Integrated Waste Management Facility comprising. • Anaerobic Digestion Plant treating mixed organic waste, producing biogas converted to electricity through biogas generators; • Materials Recovery Facility for mixed dry recyclable waste to recover materials e.g. paper, plastic, metals; • Mechanical Biological Treatment facility for the treatment of residual municipal and residual commercial and industrial wastes to produce a solid recovered fuel; • De-inking and Pulping Paper Recycling Facility to reclaim paper; • Combined Heat and Power Plant (CHP) utilising solid recovered fuel to produce electricity, heat and steam; extraction of minerals to enable buildings to be partially sunken below ground level within the resulting void; • visitor/education centre; • extension to existing access road; • provision of offices and vehicle parking; • and associated engineering works and storage tanks."

    Rivenhall Airfield, Coggeshall Road (A120), Braintree, Essex, CO5 9DF

    Received 4 Aug 2015
  10. Considering Consultation Responses/Report being PreparedCC/BTE/25/26/04/01

    Details pursuant to Condition 4 (Air Source Heat Pump enclosures) – CC/BTE/25/26: Erection of a new single-storey building to provide classrooms, a studio and ancillary spaces, including PV Panels, together with an associated outdoor learning area, extended car park, new hard play areas, improved access from Public Footpath No. 61, secure cycle parking, refuse store, ASHPs, and ancillary development

    St Peter's Church Of England Primary School, Myneer Park, Coggeshall, Essex, CO6 1YU

    Received 14 Sept 2026
  11. Decision MadeESS/31/09/UTT

    The replacement of existing recycling facilities with a new TOMRA Automated Recycling Centre

    Tesco Stores Ltd,Stortford Road,Dunmow,CM6 1SF

    Received 19 Jun 2009
  12. Decision MadeESS/11/98/BTE

    Amendment to Cond 3 to planning permission BTE/1541/88 to allow mineral extraction to continue until 31 January 2003 & restoration 31 January 2004

    Tile Kiln Farm Sandpit, Sible Hedingham,Tile Kiln Quarry, (Foxborough Hills),Sible Hedingham,Halstead

    Received 2 Feb 1998
  13. Decision MadeESS/39/22/TEN

    Retrospective permission for the establishment of a concrete block manufacturing facility

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

    Received 14 Apr 2022
  14. Decision MadeESS/95/20/BTE/25/1

    Details pursuant to condition 25 (Construction Environmental Management Plan) of planning permission ref: ESS/95/20/BTE. (Proposed importation of inert waste material to infill existing voids and reinstate land to agricultural use.)

    Tile Kiln Farm, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, Essex, CO9 1UP

    Received 23 Feb 2024
  15. Decision MadeCC/ROC/07/05

    Extension of existing boiler flue and erection of concealing weatherboard housing to terminate 3.3m above existing roofline

    The Coombewood Centre,Websters Way,Rayleigh

    Received 19 Jan 2005
  16. Decision MadeESS/21/05/BTE

    Continuation of use of bagging plant, ancillary raw material bays and stocking area without compliance with Condition 5 (hours of working) attached to planning permission ESS/22/04/BTE to allow bagging of materials between 0600 to 2200 Monday to Friday

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

    Received 19 May 2005
  17. Decision MadeCC/MAL/07/12

    Continued use of two temporary class bases until 31 August 2017 without compliance with condition 2 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/MAL/65/07

    Woodham Walter C Of E Primary School, The Street, Woodham Walter, Maldon, CM9 6RF

    Received 10 Jan 2012
  18. Decision MadeCC/COL/29/18/NMA2

    Non Material Amendment to planning permission CC/COL/29/18 to allow the erection of a tipi in the forest area of the school site and the erection of 2 free standing canopies

    Lexden Springs School, Former Heath School, Winstree Road, Colchester, C03 0PZ

    Received 4 Jul 2019
  19. Decision MadeESS/49/12/MAL

    Installation of a new control kiosk within the existing sewage treatment works

    Southminster sewage treatment works, Goldsands Road, Southminster, Maldon, Essex

    Received 26 Jul 2012
  20. Application WithdrawnCC/CHL/59/10

    Provision of temporary single modular building with toilet facilities until 31 August 2017

    Chancellor Park Primary School,Brook End Road South,Chelmsford,CM2 6PT

    Received 27 Apr 2010
  21. Decision MadeESS/48/10/EPF

    The continuation of development permitted by planning permission Ref. IDO/EPF/4/92 for Working of sand and gravel and infilling without compliance with condition 1 (Restoration completed by 31 December 2010) to allow completion of restoration by 31 October 2011

    Nazeing Quarry,Green Lane,Nazeing,Waltham Abbey,EN10 6TD

    Received 11 Oct 2010
  22. Decision MadeESS/05/17/CHL

    Continuation of use as a Waste Transfer Station without compliance with Condition 2 (compliance with submitted details) attached to planning permission reference ESS/25/16/CHL, to allow an additional use of the site for overnight parking of associated Heavy Goods Vehicles and trailers

    Waste Transfer Station, Winsford Way, Boreham, Chelmsford, CM2 5AA

    Received 2 Nov 2016
  23. Decision MadeESS/28/11/COL

    Continuation of use with importation of inert martial to restore the land without compliance with condition 1 (Completion date) and 4 (restoration date) attached to planning permission ESS/32/07/COL to allow an extended time period for infilling and restoration of the site from 20 June 2011 to 31 December 2012 in order to allow restoration of the site to be completed.

    Grange Road,Tiptree,Colchester,CO5 0QQ

    Received 3 Jun 2011
  24. Decision MadeCC/BTE/33/14/NMA1

    Elevation names corrected. Existing horizontal cedar cladding added to east elevation middle left panel. Proposed horizontal cedar cladding added to east elevation middle left panel Exsiting horizontal cedar cladding coloured correctly on east elevation right panel.

    Chipping Hill Primary School, Owers Road, Witham, CM8 1FR

    Received 8 Jun 2015

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