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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6,824 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/106/22/BTE/17/02

    Details pursuant to condition 17 (Agricultural aftercare for 2025 to 2026) of ESS/106/22/BTE. ESS/106/22/BTE was a variation of original permission ESS/03/18/BTE for MLP site A5 and also incorporates restoration for part of site R, Site A2 and Sites A3 and A4.

    Bradwell Quarry, Church Road, Bradwell, CM77 8EP

    Received 10 Apr 2026
  2. Decision MadeESS/113/22/BAS/3/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 3 (CEMP SWMP) of planning permission ESS/113/22/BAS that was for Redevelopment and consolidation of an existing Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) at Archers Fields, Pitsea, Basildon, Essex, SS13 1DH

    Land At Archers Fields, Pitsea, Basildon, Essex, SS13 1DH

    Received 27 May 2026
  3. Decision MadeCC/CPT/01/15

    The construction of an extension to provide 1no. classbase with associated ancillary facilities, PE store area, dining area and an extension to the existing school hall.

    Montgomerie Junior School, Rushbottom Lane, Benfleet, SS7 4LW

    Received 22 Dec 2014
  4. Decision MadeESS/46/08/UTT/69/1

    Continuation of mineral extraction and development of waste recycling and composting facility, including demolition of existing mineral processing plant, construction of waste reception and sorting building enclosing sorting of domestic and commercial and industrial waste to recover recyclables, construction of in-vessel composting units for composting of sorted waste, reprofiling of levels of restored landfill site utilising on site materials, with restoration to parkland,

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

    Received 12 Oct 2012
  5. Decision MadeCC/BTE/

    Provision of 1 no. relocatable classroom with toilets and new close boarded fence

    Notley High School,Notley Road,Braintree,CM7 1HL

    Received 28 Nov 1997
  6. Decision MadeCC/COL/31/17

    The extension of existing Junior School to Create a 3 form entry junior school with associated works (1/2 FE Expansion) at Monkwick Junior School The proposed development may not accord with the provision of the development plan in force in the area which the land to which the application relates is situated.

    Monkwick Junior School, School Road, COLCHESTER, CO2 8NN

    Received 16 Jun 2017
  7. Decision MadeCC/BAS/79/09

    Remove existing metal palisade boundary fence to front of school 20 metres in length and replace with low brick wall and new 1.2 metre high metal palisade boundary fence on top

    Laindon Park C P S,Church Hill,Laindon,Basildon,SS155SE

    Received 18 Sept 2009
  8. Decision MadeCC/BAS/11/05

    The continuation of use of 1 relocatable classroom until 31 January 2010 without complying with condition 2 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/BAS/29/02

    Janet Duke Primary School,Markhams Chase,Laindon,Basildon,SS155LS

    Received 25 Jan 2005
  9. Decision MadeESS/08/12/BAS/SPO

    Scoping Opinion request for development of a Mechanical Biological Treatment Facility and ancillary development

    Land at Courtauld Road, Basildon, Essex

    Received 18 Jan 2012
  10. Decision MadeCC/EPF/125/03

    The retention of 1 reloctable classroom until 31 August 2008 without complying with condition 1 (Time limit) attached to planning permission CC/EPF/96/01

    Waltham Holy Cross Infants School, Quendon Drive, Monkswood Ave, Waltham,Waltham Holy Cross Junior School,Quendon Drive,Monkswood Avenue,Waltham Abbey,EN9 1LG

    Received 29 Aug 2003
  11. Application WithdrawnCC/CHL/47/06/LB

    Modification of external lighting and additional lighting installation to buildings and car park

    Broomfield Place,189 Main Road,Broomfield,Chelmsford,CM1 7EQ

    Received 3 Mar 2006
  12. Decision MadeESS/54/07/CHL/SO

    Request for a screening opinion

    St Clere's Hall Pit,Main Road,Danbury,Chelmsford,CM3 4AR

    Received 19 Nov 2007
  13. Decision MadeCC/CHL/23/10

    Full application for: 1) erection of new Columbus College building (floor space 4308 sq m), outdoor Multi Use Games Area (1996 sq m) and associated car parking, access, and landscaping; and 2) remodelling and extension of existing school (including some demolition of existing buildings) to provide a total floorspace of 4194 sq m (an increase of 1673 sq m) to include revised access on to Oliver Way with associated car parking and landscaping

    Columbus School and College,Patching Hall Lane,Chelmsford,CM1 4BX

    Received 8 Feb 2010
  14. Decision MadeCC/HLW/156/05

    Retention of one double relocatable classroom with toilets until 30th November 2010, without compliance with Condition 1 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/HLW/63/00

    Harlowbury County Primary School,Watlington Road,Old Harlow,Harlow

    Received 25 Nov 2005
  15. Decision MadeCC/EPF/37/08

    The continuation of the existing A128 Langford Bridge diversion carriageway and bridges until 13 July 2013 without complying with Condition 1 (time limit) of planning permission CC/EPF/62/03 & CC/BRW/63/03 dated 14 July 2003

    Langford Bridge,A128 Ongar to Brentwood Road,Brentwood,CM15 0LB

    Received 28 Mar 2008
  16. Decision MadeCC/COL/46/20

    The retention of a classbase, ancillary tarmac surfacing and two 1.4m high fences for a temporary period until 31 August 2025 without complying with Condition 2 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/COL/13/15

    Fordham All Saints Primary School, Mill Road, Fordham CO6 3NN

    Received 9 Apr 2020
  17. Application WithdrawnCHL/1118/85

    Ext S G + Filling see CHL/1130/86

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

    Received 15 Jul 1985
  18. Decision MadeCC/CHL/85/21/07/01

    Details pursuant to condition 7 (Cultural Heritage Mitigation Strategy for Conveyor Bridge and Site Mobilisation Works Area) 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 between Beaulieu Park (north of Generals Lane), Boreham Parish, and Deres Bridge Roundabout on A131, Great & Little Leighs Parish, to the north east of Chelmsford.

    Received 17 Jun 2022
  19. Decision MadeESS/42/18/UTT/21/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 21 – Detailed layout of recycling area (phase 2) for planning application ref: ESS/42/18/UTT (Importation of inert material, installation and use of recycling plant to produce secondary aggregate and the final disposal of inert residues to facilitate restoration of the site)

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

    Received 14 Sept 2020
  20. Decision MadeESS/54/08/ROC/NMA9

    Non-material amendment to permission ref ESS/54/08/ROC to allow an altered design of cell 1 including a reduction in fill material

    Wallasea Island,Rochford,SS4 2HD

    Received 11 Jul 2012
  21. Decision MadeESS/13/16/EPF/SPO

    Creation of a new motorway junction for Harlow between Junction 7 and 8, with new link road and junction - Scoping opinion

    M11 between Junction 7 and 8 with link road to Gilden Way

    Received 1 Apr 2016
  22. Decision MadeCC/HLW/33/25/BGP1

    Biodiversity Gain Plan pursuant to permission ref CC/HLW/33/25 (Erection of a new Early Years Facility with associated hard and soft play space, landscaping, car and cycle parking, and other infrastructure)

    Harlowbury Primary School Site, Gilden Way, Harlow

    Received 21 Jul 2025
  23. Decision MadeESS/03/15/CHL/SO

    The importation of inert waste to restore the northern quarry void to agricultural/woodland/ecological use within 10 years, together with the erection and use of a secondary aggregate processing plant and a concrete batching plant on land to the east of Sandon Brook

    Sandon Quarry, Southend Road, Chelmsford, CM2 7TE

    Received 23 Jan 2015
  24. Decision MadeESS/23/13/BTE/23/01

    A waste management facility for the transfer/bulking of municipal waste. Proposed development includes a waste transfer building; dual weighbridge; weighbridge kiosk; office and staff welfare buildings; firewater holding tank and pump-house; underground surface water retention and pipework; package sewage treatment plant; vehicle wash system; staff parking and associated hard-standing areas; new surface access way; alternative vehicle access; fencing and landscaping; and other associated works

    Cordons Farm, Long Green, Cressing, Braintree, CM778DL

    Received 24 Sept 2014

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