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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6,824 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/45/18/COL/52/1

    Details pursuant to Conditions 6 (Ecology); 21 (Noise); 51 (Restoration); 52 (Landscaping); 54 (Landscaping) and 55 (Amenity Aftercare) of Planning permission ESS/45/18/COL that was for the Continuation of use of land for mineral extraction and ancillary use without compliance with Conditions. Land at Birch Pit, Maldon Road, Birch

    Birch Pit, Roundbush Corner, Maldon Road, Colchester, Layer Marney, CO5 9XE

    Received 9 Feb 2024
  2. Decision MadeESS/52/04/CHL

    Use of access for serving gravel extraction site for duration of extraction and restoration

    Blackleys Quarry, (Essex Show Ground),Great Leighs,Chelmsford,CM3 1QB

    Received 8 Oct 2004
  3. Application WithdrawnESS/40/99/TEN

    Vary Condition 6 of ESS/88/97/TEN to allow the removal of the existing earth bund and hawthorn hedge at the back of the skip storage area and replace with a 2.5 metre high solid metal panelled security fence

    Morses Lane Ind Est,Morses Lane Industrial Estate,Brightlingsea,CO7 0SD

    Received 26 Nov 1999
  4. Decision MadeCC/ROC/146/03

    Single storey extension to provide accessible changing room for wheelchair users

    The King Edmund School,Vaughan Close,Rochford

    Received 10 Nov 2003
  5. Decision MadeESS/16/13/TEN/SO

    Proposed development of a new waste management facility, with associated change of use of land. The facility comprises erection of a building for the transfer/bulking of municipal waste, together with ancillary development including dual weighbridge, weighbridge kiosk, office and staff welfare building, fire water holding tank and pumphouse, electricity substation, infiltration basin to manage surface waters and pipework, package sewage treatment plant, vehicle wash system, staff car parking, vehicle hardstanding, fencing, landscaping, formation of accesses to site and associated works.

    Land adjacent to A120, A120 North, Ardleigh, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7SL

    Received 26 Mar 2013
  6. Decision MadeCC/EPF/67/11/6/1

    A single storey extension comprising two classbases and associated facilities together with improvement works to external play areas.

    Coopersale & Theydon Garnon C E P School,Brickfield Road,Coopersale Common,Epping,CM16 7QX

    Received 14 Feb 2012
  7. Decision MadeCC/ROC/42/06

    The continuation of development without compliance with condition 3 (hours of use) attached to permission CC?ROC/128/04 to allow for the all weather pitch to be used during the following times 0900-2100 hours, Mon-Fri & Sat 0900-1800 hrs Sundays

    The King Edmund School,Vaughan Close,Rochford

    Received 27 Feb 2006
  8. Decision MadeCC/COL/14/99

    Renewal of consent for the siting of temporary classroom

    St Lukes Church School,Church Road,Tiptree,Colchester,CO5 0SU

    Received 8 Mar 1999
  9. Decision MadeESS/30/05/BTE

    Change of use to waste transfer station/recycling centre including new sorting shed re use of currently redundant buildings and use of land for concrete crushing

    Shell Oil Distribution Site,Hedingham Road,Gosfield,Halstead,CO9 1PN

    Received 30 Jun 2005
  10. Application WithdrawnCC/EPF/06/10

    Provision of temporary single modular building with toilet facilities until 31 August 2014

    Stapleford Abbotts Primary School,Stapleford Road,Stapleford Abbotts,Romford,RM4 1EJ

    Received 6 Jan 2010
  11. Decision MadeCC/HLW/136/20/NMA1

    Details pursuant to Non-material Amendment 1 for the replacement of timber cladding and render with composite cladding; provision of air source heat pumps and enclosure and relocation of approved surface water attenuation tank of planning application CC/HLW/136/20 (Continuation of development of the construction of a new 2FE Primary School with associated playing fields, hard play areas, MUGA, landscaping, cycle/scooter storage, staff parking and supporting infrastructure without compliance with Condition 2 (construction in accordance with approved details) attached to planning permission ref CC/HLW/01/20, to allow an increase in the height of the site boundary fencing; provision of a service gate; reduction in the height of the fence around the internal MUGA; revised final site levels; minor revisions to the layout of the car park and hard and soft landscaping)

    Harlowbury Primary School Site, Gilden Way, Harlow

    Received 13 Mar 2024
  12. Decision MadeCC/EPF/20/12/LB

    The construction of a single storey extension to the existing school hall, a timber shelter and replacement of existing boundary fencing.

    High Ongar Primary School, The Street, High Ongar, Essex CM5 9NB

    Received 9 May 2012
  13. Decision MadeESS/52/17/COL/28/11

    Details pursuant to Condition 24 (Noise Monitoring Survey) of ESS/48/01/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 12 Apr 2023
  14. Decision MadeESS/16/14/MAL/18/1

    Extension of time to existing quarry for an additional 15 years to 31st December 2029 and amendments to existing operation to allow for the importation of inert waste material for restoration.

    Asheldham Quarry, Southminster Road, Asheldham, Essex, CM0 7DZ

    Received 11 Apr 2017
  15. Decision MadeCC/BTE/41/16

    The continuation of development for the permanent provision of a double modular classbase building and 9 car park bays without compliance with condition 5 (size of car parking bays) attached to planning permission CC/BTE/16/16 to allow reduced car parking bay sizes (2.5 x 5m) to facilitate 9 car parking bays

    Edith Borthwick School, Springwood Drive, Braintree, CM7 2YN

    Received 28 Jul 2016
  16. Decision MadeESS/33/15/BTE/SO

    Installation of a sealed rectangular plastic coated polyester fabric bladder tank complete with vent pipes and drum type activated filters, measuring 29.20m long x 25.66m wide x 2.80m deep of which 1.1m would be above ground level to facilitate the storage of abattoir wash water

    Slaughter House at Blixes Farm, Ranks Green Road, Fairstead, Essex, CM3 2BH

    Received 28 Jul 2015
  17. Decision MadeESS/69/24/CHL

    Continuation of use as a Waste Transfer Station without compliance with Condition 10 (throughput) attached to planning permission reference ESS/16/22/CHL to increase waste throughput limit to 140,000 tonnes per annum.

    Waste Transfer Station, Winsford Way, Boreham, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 5PD

    Received 18 Dec 2024
  18. Decision MadeESS/48/24/TEN/5/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 5 – Restoration plan for planning application ref: ESS/48/24/TEN (Construction of a borrow pit, as an extension to Elmstead Hall Reservoir)

    Elmstead Hall, Tye Road, Elmstead, Colchester, Essex

    Received 29 Aug 2025
  19. Decision MadeCC/CHL/132/06

    The continued use of a relocatable classroom unit until 31 December 2008 without complying with condition 2 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/CHL/143/01

    Ramsden Hall School,Ramsden Heath,Billericay,CM11 1HN

    Received 20 Sept 2006
  20. Decision MadeCC/UTT/38/19/7/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 7 – Construction Management Plan – CC/UTT/38/19 (The construction of two single storey extensions to provide an SEN group room and relocated fist aid and storage facilities. The provision of a temporary classbase for a period of 8 years until 2027.

    Dunmow St Marys Primary School, High Stile, Great Dunmow, CM6 1EB

    Received 6 Sept 2019
  21. Decision MadeCC/COL/101/02

    Proposed variation of condition 1 (time limit) of approved application CC/COL/18/97 to read "This permission shall expire on 31 August 2007"

    Kingswode Hoe School,Sussex Road,Lexden,Colchester,CO3 3QJ

    Received 20 Jun 2002
  22. Decision MadeESS/06/15/COL/SO2

    Retrospective application for continuation of use of the restored Abbotstone North landfill site without compliance with Conditions 2 (Development Details), 3 (Reinstatement Details), 12 (Landscaping Scheme Design), 19 (AoD Levels) and 22 (Aftercare Scheme) attached to planning permission ESS/07/01/COL/REV to allow the retention of amended contours within the Abbotstone North landfill site, along the boundary with the ECC closed landfill and with Public Footpath 15.

    Colchester Quarry (Bellhouse), Warren Lane, Colchester, Essex

    Received 5 Feb 2015
  23. Decision MadeCC/EPF/54/07

    Plain tiled pitched roof link extension with red brick to provide a new small group teaching area and accessible toilet facility

    High Ongar Primary School,The Street,High Ongar,Ongar,CM5 9NB

    Received 19 Apr 2007
  24. Decision MadeCC/BAS/07/97

    Variation of condition 5 attached to permission CC/BAS/12/96 for the construction of a 3 bedroom caretaker's house, to amend the definition of the northern boundary of the site from a brick wall to a 1.8 metre high close-boarded fence with wooden posts, to be erected south of the existing hedge which is to be retained

    Bluehouse Junior & Infant School, Leinster Road, Laindon, Basildon

    Received Not published

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