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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6,824 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 MadeCC/COL/35/19/19/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 19 – Playing Field Ground Conditions - CC/COL/35/19: Erection of 2-storey Primary School to accommodate 420 pupils (2-Form Entry), including outdoor play space, all-weather playing pitch, landscaping, cycle/scooter storage, staff parking and supporting infrastructure.

    Lakelands Primary School, Land off Wagtail Mews, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 8AL

    Received 18 Nov 2019
  2. Decision MadeESS/31/18/ROC/16/4

    Details pursuant to Condition 16 – Noise monitoring 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 22 May 2023
  3. Decision MadeCC/BAS/46/25

    Construction of a multifunctional, landscaped flood attenuation basin including fencing and ancillary development

    Vange Primary School, London Road, Vange, Essex, SS16 4QA

    Received 27 May 2025
  4. Decision MadeESS/02/18/ROC/20/3

    Details pursuant to Condition 20 – Year 2 of annual aftercare scheme – ESS/02/18/ROC: Continuation of the development of a coastal nature reserve without compliance with Conditions 2 (Submitted details), 20 (Revised Aftercare scheme), 21 (Maintenance of Rights of Way and permissive routes), 30 (work in accordance with Flood Risk Assessment), 31 (timeline for project completion) and 32 (Date for removal of plant and machinery) attached to planning permission ref ESS/13/17/ROC, to allow modifications to the landform design within Cells 2 and 4 (adjusting the design detail to facilitate timely completion while also creating a greater range of new coastal habitat types) and to bring forward the proposed completion date to 31 December 2020.

    Wallasea Island Wild Coast Project Creeksea Ferry Road Wallasea Island SS4 2HD

    Received 4 Sept 2020
  5. Decision MadeCC/CHL/10/03

    The retention of 1 relocatable classroom until 31 January 2008 without complying with condition 1 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/CHL/69/99

    Danbury Park County Primary School,Well Lane,Danbury,Chelmsford,CM3 4AB

    Received 6 Feb 2003
  6. Decision MadeESS/39/23/BTE/NMA1

    Non Material Amendment to planning permission ESS/39/23/BTE (Integrated Waste Management Facility) to allow amended details and drawings in relation to the stabilisation works on the north western slope of the IWMF void (Part retrospective).

    Land at Rivenhall Airfield, Coggeshall Road, Braintree, CO5 9DF

    Received 3 Apr 2024
  7. Decision MadeESS/07/18/TEN/22/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 22 – Archaeological Report: 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, Colchester, Essex. CO7 9JU

    Received 13 Dec 2018
  8. Decision MadeESS/78/94/COL

    Vary #23 of 26/82 & 14/92.

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

    Received 16 Dec 1994
  9. Decision MadeESS/54/08/ROC/8/3

    The importation by sea of 7.5 million cubic metres of high quality recovered inert material to achieve, by phased extraction and landraising, a change of use from agricultural land to 677 hectares of coastal nature reserve principally comprising mudflats, saltmarsh, coastal lagoons, brackish marsh, coastal grazing marsh, drier grass capable of developing new saltmarsh as sea levels rise together with the development of 5 bird hides, car park and associated off shore unloading facility, conveyer

    Wallasea Island, Rochford, SS4 2HD

    Received 11 Aug 2013
  10. Decision MadeCC/HLW/01/07

    The installation of two single strorey relocatbale classroom units with toilet facilities

    Harlow Integrated Support Unit,Harlow Integrated Support Centre (Former Commonside Special School),Commonside Road,Harlow,CM18 7EZ

    Received 4 Jan 2007
  11. Decision MadeESS/35/12/BAS

    Use of an existing site as a Waste Storage Area which is adjacent to the Aircom Facility with occasional use as Waste Transfer Station (Part Retrospective)

    Veolia E S Uk Ltd, Pitsea Hall Lane, Pitsea, Basildon, SS164UH

    Received 9 May 2012
  12. Decision MadeCC/MAL/45/00

    Variation of Condition for permanent consent for the premises to be used as a Youth Centre

    Former Tollesbury Youth Centre,Elysian Gardens,Tollesbury,Maldon,CM9 8QN

    Received 23 Jun 2000
  13. Decision MadeCC/BRW/37/02

    Single storey extension for new administration block

    West Horndon Primary School,Thorndon Avenue,West Horndon,Brentwood,CM13 3TR

    Received 25 Feb 2002
  14. Decision MadeESS/10/03/CHL

    To continue sand & gravel extraction & restoration to agriculture using imported category A, B & C waste as approved under permission CHL/445/91 without complying with cond 2 (development accordance with submitted details) on land North East existing area

    Roxwell Quarry,Roxwell Landfill,Chignal St James,Chelmsford,CM1 4TZ

    Received 18 Feb 2003
  15. Decision MadeCC/COL/53/17/17/1

    Details pursuant to condition 17 – Ecological Design Strategy: CC/COL/53/17: (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, Winstree Road, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 5QE

    Received 7 Jun 2018
  16. Decision MadeCC/UTT/64/03

    The creation of a secure play area for all pupils, including an enclosed play area for under 5’s

    Rickling C of E Controlled Primary School,Saffron Walden

    Received 9 May 2003
  17. Decision MadeCC/CHL/76/21/NMA2

    Details pursuant to Non-material amendment 2 of planning permission CC/CHL/76/21- Relocation of firedoor to classroom 1 to reduce length of accessible ramp; reduction width of internal circulation space; omission of one set of double doors to hall; entrance door to building relocated to replace fixed window; air source heat pump units & acoustic screening relocated to rooftop location; monopitch roof to hall replaced with flat roof; level of clerestory windows lowered to hall; reduction in eaves overhang to classroom; changes to approved external materials (The demolition of an existing HORSA building and the erection of a single storey standalone building comprising of 2no. classrooms, kitchen, multi use hall and associated ancillary accommodation to accommodate an additional 105 pupils (2FE Primary School). The provision of a new reception canopy, new cycle/scooter parking and associated works. The provision of a new pedestrian access gate from Trinity Road)( The demolition of an existing HORSA building and the erection of a single storey standalone building comprising of 2no. classrooms, kitchen, multi use hall and associated ancillary accommodation to accommodate an additional 105 pupils (2FE Primary School). The provision of a new reception canopy, new cycle/scooter parking and associated works. The provision of an new pedestrian access gate from Trinity Road)

    Trinity Road Primary School, Trinity Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6HS

    Received 15 Jul 2022
  18. Decision MadeESS/21/18/UTT/9/03

    Details pursuant to condition 9 (Noise monitoring Feb 2021) of ESS/21/18/UTT. ESS/21/18/UTT was for “Continuation of the Importation of 70,000m³ per annum of inert waste and the installation and use of a soils washing plant for the recycling of waste, together with associated access onto the highway and a separate silt press as permitted by planning permission ref. ESS/35/16/UTT without compliance with condition 6 (Control of vehicle movements) to allow heavy goods vehicles to travel offsite between the hours 0600 and 0700 Monday to Saturday.”

    Highwood Quarry, Stortford Road, Little Canfield, Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1SL

    Received 15 Feb 2021
  19. Decision MadeCC/UTT/44/20

    The retention of a classbase for a temporary period until 31 August 2023 without compliance with Condition 3 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/UTT/25/13

    Birchanger Primary School, Birchwood, Birchanger CM23 5QL

    Received 13 Apr 2020
  20. Decision MadeCC/COL/42/08/SO

    Request for a screening opinion

    A133 Central Colchester,Colchester

    Received 9 Apr 2008
  21. Decision MadeCHL/1118/85/1

    Ext S G + Filling see CHL/1130/86

    Belsteads Farm,Essex Regiment Way,Broomfield,Chelmsford,CM3 3PR

    Received 17 Mar 1986
  22. Decision MadeESS/12/20/BTE/NMA2

    Non material amendment to condition 9 to allow operation of the concrete batching plant from 13:00 to 18:00 on the following dates: Saturday 25 March, Saturday 1 April and Saturday 8 April 2023 to enable supply of concrete to Rivenhall IWMF.

    Bradwell Quarry, Church Road, Bradwell, Essex, CM77 8EP

    Received 20 Mar 2023
  23. Decision MadeCC/CHL/106/04

    Repositioning of wall between electrical intake outbuilding and main school without compliance with condition 2 (development to be carried out in accordance with approved details) attached to approved application CC/CHL/02/04

    Barnes Farm Infant & Junior Schools,Henniker Gate,Chelmer Village,Chelmsford,CM2 6QH

    Received 16 Sept 2004
  24. Decision MadeCC/EPF/22/07

    The construction of a single storey Children's Centre housing a "drop in" creche, consuling and training facilities, 44 full day care child places, along with the formation of a new car parking area, the installation of a vehicle safety barrier and the construction of a new secure external children's play area

    Alderton Junior and Infant School,Alderton Hall Lane,Loughton,IG10 3HE

    Received 14 Feb 2007

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