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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

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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6,824 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/101/21/TEN/10/1

    Details pursuant to condition 10 (lighting scheme) of planning permission ref: ESS/101/21/TEN (Construction of an agricultural reservoir involving the extraction and exportation of sand and gravel; and the erection and use of an on-site processing plant with ancillary facilities. Together with the use of the access, on Great Bentley Road, currently only permitted for a temporary period as part of planning application ref: ESS/40/15/TEN and changes to the timescale of the proposed phasing and restoration of the existing reservoir as permitted as part of planning application ref: ESS/99/21/TEN)

    Lufkins Farm, Great Bentley Road, Frating, CO7 7HN

    Received 8 Apr 2024
  2. Decision MadeESS/03/22/COL/14/3

    Details pursuant to Condition 14 (Noise Monitoring Survey) of ESS/03/22/COL that was for "Review of Mineral Planning Permissions” and Condition 28 (Noise Monitoring Survey) of ESS/52/17/COL that was for "Continuation of use of land for mineral extraction and ancillary use without compliance with Condition 6 (Dry Silo Mortar Plant Operating hours) of planning permission ESS/23/14/COL granted for "Extension of Stanway Quarry on land at Five Ways Fruit Farm (FWFF) via the extraction of 2.95m tonnes of sand and gravel etc" to extend the weekday DSM plant operational hours from 20:00 hours to 22:00 hours.

    Land at Colchester Quarry, Warren Lane, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0NN

    Received 2 Apr 2025
  3. Decision MadeESS/31/14/TEN

    Erection of a storage building for mechanical plant and machinery.

    Martells Industrial Estate, Slough Lane, Ardleigh, Essex, CO7 7RU

    Received 30 Jun 2014
  4. Decision MadeESS/32/06/TEN

    The creation of storage facilities for recovered secondary aggregates, recycled at the existing Morses Lane waste transfer station and associated storage of waste containers and plant and machinery

    Morses Lane Industrial Estate,Brightlingsea,CO7 0SD

    Received 12 Jul 2006
  5. Decision MadeCC/CHL/08/22

    The change of use of 10 Orchard Close from use class C3 (residential) to use class C2 (Residential institution) to provide temporary accommodation for children in care

    10 Orchard Close, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, CM2 9SL

    Received 11 Jan 2022
  6. Application WithdrawnESS/07/01/COL

    Revision of restoration contours (plus EA)

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

    Received 30 Jan 2001
  7. Decision MadeESS/07/14/BAS

    Use of the site as a waste transfer station for the sorting, grading and transfer of inert, non-hazardous waste and waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). Together with the development of a three sided enclosure to further facilitate the proposed operations.

    Mackers Metals, Wrexham Road, Laindon, Essex, SS15 6PX

    Received 24 Jan 2014
  8. Decision MadeESS/29/06/BTE

    Restoration and re-contouring of former inert landfill site using imported soil forming organic materials to achieve a landform capable of supporting a diverse range of natural habitats

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

    Received 30 Jun 2006
  9. Decision MadeCC/CHL/70/24

    Retention of modular classroom building on a permanent basis with external cladding and associated works

    Thriftwood College, Fox Crescent, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2BN

    Received 19 Dec 2024
  10. Decision MadeESS/07/18/TEN/8/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 8 (Noise Monitoring) attached to permission ESS/07/18/TEN - Part retrospective application for the continuation of extraction of sand & gravel, reinstatement with inert fill and restoration to part agriculture, part nature conservation and part open water, without compliance with Conditions 1 (compliance with submitted details), 32 (compliance with submitted restoration plan and submission of plant site restoration plan by 16/03/17), 43 (aftercare), 44 (lake formation), 45 (Planting scheme by 16/03/17), condition 50 (Completion by 31 December 2018) and 51 (Removal of buildings and plant by 31 December 2018) attached to permission ref ESS/58/17/TEN, to allow an amended restoration design including additional open water and altered habitats (land to the east of Keelars Lane), the late submission of a restoration plan for the plant site and inclusion of imported restoration material (west of Keelars Lane) the late submission of a planting scheme, and an extension of time to complete the restoration of the plant site until 30 June 2019.

    Wivenhoe Quarry, Alresford Road, Wivenhoe, CO7 9JU

    Received 2 Jul 2019
  11. Application WithdrawnESS/58/94/TEN

    RMC Plant & Associated Buildings.

    Martells Quarry,Martell's Quarry,Ardleigh,Colchester,CO7 7SP

    Received 15 Sept 1994
  12. Decision MadeESS/29/00/UTT

    Recycling of Inert Materials by Screening & occasional Crushing & Shredding & Composting of Green Waste

    Crumps Farm,Crumps Farm,Stortford Rd,Little Canfield,Great Dunmow,CM6 1SR

    Received 7 Jul 2000
  13. Decision MadeESS/15/17/UTT

    The erection of two buildings to house electrical equipment

    Great Dunmow Water Recycling Centre, CM6 1LL

    Received 12 Apr 2017
  14. Decision MadeESS/22/12/BAS/5/1

    Enclosed facility for the Mechanical and Biological Treatment (MBT) of municipal solid waste and commercial and industrial waste, including waste water treatment infrastructure; biofilter and air filtration infrastructure; a visitor, education and office facility; parking area; surface water management system; hardstandings; internal roads; new access and junction arrangements onto Courtauld Road; earthworks; landscaping, fencing and gates; weighbridge complex; lighting and ancillary development.

    Land at Courtauld Road, basildon, Essex

    Received 16 Jan 2013
  15. Decision MadeESS/28/13/BTE/NMA/3

    Non-material amendment to planning permission reference ESS/28/13/BTE including: Minor design changes detailed in the amended plans 13005_05 Rev P7, 13005_06 Rev P6, 13005_07 Rev P6 and JBA 13/59-01 Rev F, including variations to the position, diameter, height, profile and alignment of infrastructure, relabelled buildings, the replacement of embankments with retaining walls, revised landscaping and planting, the removal of doors, and the replacement of stone surfaces with asphalt and hardstanding. Minor design changes, as detailed in the amended Measured Work Schedule, include variations to the total areas subject to specific vegetation types, tree numbers, hedge quantity, and methods of landscaping.

    Land north of Bluebridge Industrial Estate, Halstead, Essex

    Received 1 Aug 2014
  16. Decision MadeESS/53/17/TEN/29/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 29 (Waste Importation) of planning permission ESS/53/17/TEN that was for the “Continuation of use of land for mineral extraction without compliance with Condition 9 (Working Arrangements) of planning permission ref no: ESS/23/15/TEN (To enable the importation of materials from time to time to meet product imbalances and to offer a fuller product portfolio to customers without compliance with Condition 7 (Importation Restriction) of planning permission ESS/46/14/TEN) to enable landfilling to run concurrent with mineral extraction”

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

    Received 23 Oct 2018
  17. Decision MadeESS/07/05/COL/5/6

    Sec 106 dry silo mortar plant, ancillary facilities, together with internal access improvements, as approved by application ESS/25/02/COL, without compliance with condition 2 (submitted details) to allow for amended plant layout and foundation levels.

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

    Received 17 Sept 2014
  18. Decision MadeCC/CPT/164/02

    Proposed variation of Condition 1(time limit) attached to approved apllication CC/CPT/9/97 to allow the retention of 1 reloctable classroom until 31/10/2007

    Kents Hill Infants Schools, Kents Hill Road, South Benfleet,Kents Hill County Junior & Infants Schools,Kents Hill Road,South Benfleet,Benfleet,SS7 5PS

    Received 22 Oct 2002
  19. Decision MadeESS/05/05/BAS

    The creation of a waste treatment facility for the purpose of accepting highway gully waste material. Including stockpiling of treated material in drainage pits, material drying, screening for the removal of ferrous & non ferrous materials & removal of n

    Annwood Lodge, Arterial Road, Rayleigh. SS6 7AU

    Received 15 Dec 2004
  20. Decision MadeESS/95/20/BTE/26/1

    Details pursuant to condition 26 (Surface Water Drainage Scheme) 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
  21. Decision MadeCC/HLW/71/05

    The erection of a single storey school building incorporating two classrooms & a group room, linked to the main school complex by a new canopy covered walkway, external remodelling to existing school buildings & the removal of three demountable classroom

    William Martin CofE Infant & Nursery School,Tawneys Road,Harlow,CM18 6PW

    Received 24 May 2005
  22. Decision MadeESS/21/12/CHL/36/1

    Details pursuant to condition 36 (Interim restoration) 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 18 Jan 2019
  23. Decision MadeCC/TEN/31/21/12/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 12 – Landscape scheme for planning application ref: CC/TEN/31/21 (New link road between the existing A120 and A133)

    Land between the A120 and A133, to the east of Colchester and west of Elmstead Market

    Received 13 Jun 2022
  24. Decision MadeCC/BTE/03/01

    Constuction of a new Link Corridor at First Floor Level between existing 2 & 3-storey blocks, plus provision of a 2-storey lift.

    Alec Hunter School,Stubbs Lane,Braintree,CM7 3NR

    Received 22 Dec 2000

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