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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6,824 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/ROC/106/20/3/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 3 – Written Scheme of Investigation – (Extension to school to provide six additional classrooms, toilets, an office, plant and a storeroom to increase the school by one form entry (150 pupils), relocation of container, open linked canopy and the provision of a substation with associated works) CC/ROC/106/20

    The Sweyne Park School, Sir Walter Raleigh Drive Rayleigh SS6 9BZ

    Received 16 Mar 2021
  2. Decision MadeESS/45/15/TEN/NMA1

    Non material amendment to planning application reference ESS/ 45/15/TEN to extract an additional area of 0.305ha, comprising of approximately 24,800 tonnes of sand and gravel over a 3 month period.

    Wivenhoe Quarry, Alresford Road, Wivenhoe, CO7 9JU

    Received 15 Jul 2016
  3. Decision MadeESS/44/14/ROC/25/1

    Continuation of the importation of waste to develop a coastal nature reserve without compliance with condition 2 (compliance with submitted details) attached to permission ref ESS/09/14/ROC to allow modifications to the landform design within Cells 1 and 5, including a net reduction of suitable natural waste material in Cell 1 by approximately 450,000m3.

    Land at Wallasea Island, Rochford, SS4 2HD

    Received 23 Apr 2015
  4. Decision MadeESS/23/01/UTT/R

    Environment Act 1995 - Review of Minerals Permission - Application for determination of new conditions

    Chalk Farm Quarry,Chalk Farm,Newport,Saffron Walden,CB11 3RX

    Received 2 May 2001
  5. Decision MadeESS/17/04/TEN/SO

    Screening Opinion: Waste Recycling Facility

    Martell's Quarry, Slough Lane,Martells Industrial Estate,Slough Lane,Ardleigh,Colchester,CO7 7RU

    Received 18 Mar 2004
  6. Decision MadeESS/21/18/UTT/1/1

    Details pursuant to condition 1 (Notification of commencement) 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 8 May 2019
  7. Decision MadeESS/13/15/BAS/26/1

    Details pursuant to condition 26 (Dust suppression) of ESS/13/15/BAS for Change of use and erection of buildings, hardstandings, roadways, parking and storage areas to enable the use of the site as a waste recycling and materials recovery facility (part retrospective.)

    Land to the South of Terminus Drive, Pitsea, Basildon, SS16 4UH

    Received 22 Nov 2016
  8. Decision MadeESS/37/05/EPF

    Certificate of Lawfulness for an Existing Use for importation of soil, compost and composting material and screening of same prior to exportation for use for landscaping and similar uses APPEAL

    Paynes Lane, Nazeing EN9 2EX,Nazeing Quarry,Green Lane,Nazeing,Waltham Abbey,EN10 6TD

    Received 26 Sept 2005
  9. Decision MadeCC/CPT/25/05

    A two storey infill classroom development in an existing quadrangle area, and the addition of a single storey extension to the existing fitness suite, to provide changing facilities and a reception area.

    King John School,Shipwrights Drive,Thundersley,Benfleet,SS7 1RQ

    Received 24 Feb 2005
  10. Decision MadeESS/73/12/CHL/SO

    The construction of a replacement office and welfare building, alterations to the existing store building, creation of additional car parking facilities and other associated site improvement works

    Springfield Highways Depot, Colchester Road, Springfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 5PU

    Received 29 Nov 2012
  11. Decision MadeCC/CPT/21/24/26/01

    Details pursuant to Condition 26 (Fixed Lighting) – CC/CPT/21/24: Erection of a new freestanding single-storey sixth form building, together with associated access, parking and landscaping works and new security fencing.

    Glenwood School Rushbottom Lane Thundersley Benfleet Essex SS7 4LW

    Received 22 Jan 2026
  12. Decision MadeCC/BRW/76/10

    Extension of existing kitchen area to for a sixth form dining space. Includes using roof to form an external covered area. Relocation of existing bin store and new canopy over school entrance

    Anglo European High School,Willow Green,Ingatestone,CM4 0DJ

    Received 24 Jun 2010
  13. Decision MadeCC/BRW/30/21/15/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 15 – Construction Management Plan for planning application ref: CC/BRW/30/21 (Three storey building providing a new library, commercial unit and 9 residential units alongside associated access, parking, servicing, utilities and landscaping)

    Shenfield Library, Hutton Road, Shenfield, CM15 8NJ

    Received 7 Jul 2022
  14. Decision MadeCC/UTT/143/07/LB

    To provide additional timber joist support to existing mono pitched roof, to support deflecting roof deck. Timbers to be supported into boundary wall off joist hangers, the boundary wall being part of Clarance House, the house being Grade 1 Listed

    Clarance House,22 Watling Street,Thaxted,Dunmow,CM6 2PJ

    Received 26 Sept 2007
  15. Decision MadeCC/BRW/35/12

    Removal of an existing relocatable building and construction of new single storey classroom block, new car park and installation of lift to existing building

    Endeavour School, Hogarth Avenue, Brentwood, CM158BE

    Received 21 Aug 2012
  16. Decision MadeESS/43/18/BAS

    Lawful Development Certificate: Waste transfer facility for the recycling, storage and distribution of waste materials and aggregates; 4x aggregate storage bays; office and storage

    Blunts Wall Farm, Blunts Wall Road, Billericay, CM12 9SA

    Received 17 Dec 2018
  17. Decision MadeESS/13/14/BAS

    Construction and use of an Anaerobic Digestion Facility.

    Marsh Farm, Vange By-pass, Basildon, Essex, SS16 4QG

    Received 4 Mar 2014
  18. Decision MadeESS/34/15/BTE/55/02

    Notification in accordance with condition 55 (works in bird nesting season) of ESS/34/15/BTE regarding demolition works at airfield gas training building. ESS/34/15/BTE was for the following “Variation of condition 2 (application drawings) of planning permission ESS/55/14/BTE to allow amended layout of the Integrated Waste Management Facility. The 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. And approval of details required by condition (the details taking account of the proposed amended drawings), the conditions sought to be discharged are as follows: 6 (access road, cross over points), 13 (Signage, Telecommunications & Lighting at Woodhouse Farm complex), 14 (Stack design and finishes), 15 (design details and construction materials), 17 (management plan for the CHP), 18 (green roof), 20 (construction compounds, parking of vehicles), 22 (foul water management), 23 (surface water drainage and ground water management), 24, (groundwater monitoring), 37 (signs on access road at footpath crossings), 43 (lighting scheme during construction), 45 (phasing scheme for access road, retaining wall and mineral extraction), 50 (fencing – temporary and permanent), 53 (ecological survey update), 54 (Habitat Management Plan update), 57 (landscaping – bunding & planting), 59 (trees, shrubs and hedgerows – retention and protection), 60 (tree management and watering adjacent to retaining wall), 61 (Woodhouse Farm parking and landscaping), 62 (traffic calming measures at River Blackwater for otters and voles) and 63 (access road crossing points – lining and signing)”

    Rivenhall Airfield Coggeshall Road (A120) Braintree CO5 9DF

    Received 3 Mar 2022
  19. Decision MadeCC/COL/03/07/SO

    Screening opinion request

    Cuckoo Farm, Colchester Park and Ride,Land to the north A12, Trunk road at Cuckoo Farm (Park & Ride),Cuckoo Farm,Boxted Road,Mile End,Colchester,CO4 5HH

    Received 3 Jan 2007
  20. Decision MadeESS/73/12/CHL/11/1

    The construction of a replacement office and welfare building, alterations to the existing store building, creation of additional car parking facilities and other associated site improvement works

    Springfield Highways Depot, Colchester Road, Springfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 5PU

    Received 6 Jan 2017
  21. Decision MadeESS/48/08/CHL/55/1

    Details pursuant to condition 55 (planing details) of ESS/48/08/CHL - Continuation of sand and gravel extraction, importation of inert waste materials and use of access road for a period of 7 years to 13 November 2015 without complying with Conditions 3, 34, 53 + 57 of ESS/42/06/CHL and conditions 4 + 5 of ESS/59/07/CHL together with amended working phases and restoration at reduced levels to agriculture, woodland, parkland, lake and permanent pasture

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

    Received 26 Feb 2013
  22. Decision MadeCC/COL/53/17/10/1

    Details pursuant to condition 10- Lighting: 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
  23. Decision MadeCC/EPF/86/08

    Construction of a single storey extension to existing school buildings to accommodate a school hall and kitchen with associated works and replacement hard surface area

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

    Received 22 Jul 2008
  24. Decision MadeCC/HLW/36/99

    2 relocatable classrooms with associated paving

    Church Langley Primary School,Church Langley Way,Church Langley,Harlow,CM17 9TH

    Received 27 May 1999

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