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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6,824 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/79/20/BTE/52/01

    Details pursuant to condition 52a (Archaeological Post Excavation Report – Site A2) of ESS/79/20/BTE. ESS/79/20/BTE was a variation permission for "Extraction of 2 million tonnes of sand and gravel (from Site A5 as identified in the Essex Minerals Local Plan 2014) including the retention of the existing access onto the A120, the processing plant (including sand and gravel washing plant), office and weighbridge, ready mix concrete plant, bagging unit, DSM plant, water and silt management systems and extension of the internal haul road into Site A5 with restoration to agriculture and biodiversity (species rich grassland and wetland)"

    Bradwell Quarry, Church Road, Bradwell, CM77 8EP, and land south of Cuthedge Lane.

    Received 30 Jul 2024
  2. Decision MadeESS/65/06/UTT/LA2

    Details pursuant to Clause 3.1.2 (Scheme of Water Monitoring and Mitigation) of Legal Agreement (dated 21 March 2011) associated with ECC Planning Ref. ESS/65/06/UTT. ESS/65/06/UTT was for “Winning & working of sand and gravel, erection of a concrete plant, workshop & ancillary buildings/importation & treatment of inert material to produce secondary aggregate & reclamation material for progressive restoration to landscaped farmland”

    Highwood Quarry, Stortford Road, Little Easton, Near Great Dunmow, Essex

    Received 6 Jan 2014
  3. Decision MadeESS/10/12/BRW/5/1

    Construction of a 9.7m x 6.7m secure asbestos waste transfer facility comprising 2 x 35 yard containers to store the waste. Associated development to include; the construction of an impermeable concrete base with directional fall into an integral compound sump and the installation of a 2m high perimeter fence

    Unit 3, Childerditch Hall Drive, Little Warley, Brentwood, CM13 3HD

    Received 3 May 2012
  4. Application WithdrawnESS/37/04/BRW

    Certificate of Lawfulness for an existing use for a waste transfer station and depot for vehicles which collect waste in skips and other demountbale containers

    Fairview,Magpie Lane,Little Warley,Brentwood,CM13 3DT

    Received 3 Aug 2004
  5. Decision MadeCC/EPF/22/13

    The continued use of a classbase for a temporary period until 31 August 2016 without compliance with condition 2 (approved application details) attached to planning permission CC/EPF/44/10

    The White Bridge County Infant & Junior School, Greensted Road, Loughton, IG103DR

    Received 13 May 2013
  6. Decision MadeCC/CHL/52/24/9/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 9 - Scheme of protection for trees attached planning application CC/CHL/52/24 (The creation of a flood attenuation basin, associated minor works with temporary construction access via Homeholly House car park on land to the north of Church End Lane)

    Area of Open Space north of Church End Lane, Runwell, SS11 7DS

    Received 18 Jun 2025
  7. Decision MadeESS/17/18/TEN/14/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 14 – Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) – ESS/17/18/TEN: Extraction of 3.8 million tonnes of sand and gravel as an easterly extension to the existing Wivenhoe Quarry, erection of sand and gravel processing plant and ancillary facilities, new vehicular access onto the B1027 Brightlingsea Road, and restoration to agriculture and low-level water-based nature conservation habitats, lowland meadow, woodland planting and hedgerow enhancement using approximately 1.2 million cubic metres of imported inert waste material.

    Land to the south of Colchester Main Road, Alresford, Nr Colchester, C07 8DB

    Received 1 Mar 2022
  8. Decision MadeCC/BTE/107/10/10/1

    Construction of a combined foot and cycle bridge, approach ramps and connecting foot/cycleway between Mill Park Drive and Charter Way, adjacent to Braintree Freeport Railway Station, over the Braintree to Witham branch railway.

    Braintree Freeport Village, Charter Way, Braintree, CM7 78YH

    Received 17 Apr 2012
  9. Decision MadeESS/19/14/MAL/NMA2

    Revised Wheel Cleaning Arrangements.

    Royal Oak Quarry, Woodham Mortimer, Danbury, Essex, CM3 4RJ

    Received 17 Feb 2017
  10. Decision MadeESS/52/17/COL/28/7

    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 23 Mar 2021
  11. Decision MadeCC/BRW/96/20

    The provision of a single storey modular building to provide ‘wraparound’ childcare for existing pupils of the school during term time

    Mountnessing C of E Primary School, 279 Roman Road, Mountnessing, Essex CM15 0UH

    Received 5 Aug 2020
  12. Decision MadeESS/70/17/CHL/27/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 27 (Landscape and Habitat Creation Scheme for Area Z and Plant Site) of planning permission ESS/70/17/CHL that relates to the modification to the restoration profile and the restoration scheme for the non-hazardous landfill arising from overtipping of approx. 85,250 cubic metres (part retrospective). Enhanced restoration of a former landfilling area by the importation of inert materials and biosolids to enable agricultural after-use and restoration scheme for the former mineral processing plant site to woodland, nature conservation and agricultural after-uses (including retention of hardstanding and workshop)

    Roxwell Quarry Complex, Boyton Cross, Roxwell, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4LT

    Received 13 Sept 2018
  13. Application WithdrawnCC/TEN/06/25

    Replacement of existing external cladding including additional structural support and external wall upgrade.

    The Colne Community School, Church Road, Brightlingsea, Essex, CO7 0QL

    Received 29 Jan 2025
  14. Decision MadeESS/31/18/ROC/24/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 24 – External lighting 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 4 Dec 2020
  15. Decision MadeCC/CPT/56/08/SPO

    Roscommon Way Extension - Phase 1 Northwick Road to Haven Road

    Roscommon Way,Canvey

    Received 21 May 2008
  16. Decision MadeESS/23/14/COL/47/1

    Extension of Stanway Quarry on land at Five Ways Fruit Farm (FWFF) via the extraction of 2.95m tonnes of sand and gravel; extraction of remaining 0.5m tonnes of sand and gravel from Stanway Quarry; processing of remaining 1.5m tonnes of sand and gravel from Bellhouse Quarry to be imported via the existing conveyor link to Stanway Quarry by 31 October 2026 (amended via condition to tie in with the timescales permitted under ref ESS/07/01/COL/REV); retention of the existing sand and gravel processing plant, Dry Silo Mortar Plant, concrete plant, access roads, weighbridge and related infrastructure until 31 October 2026; retention of the existing inert recycling operation and associated mobile plant parking area until 31 December 2037; restoration of FWFF area using existing indigenous soils, clay and soil forming material from within the application site within 7 years of commencement of operations at FWFF; importation of approximately 2.35m cubic metres of inert waste material for the restoration of the central / eastern Stanway Quarry void by 31 December 2037; and implementation of a comprehensive restoration scheme for the application site comprising agricultural land, orchard, woodland, grassland, lakes, habitat creation and informal public access via permissive routes

    Stanway Quarry and Five Ways Fruit Farm, Warren Lane, Colchester, Stanway, CO3 0NN

    Received 20 May 2015
  17. Decision MadeCC/BAS/77/09

    Erection of a 5m high x 3m x 6.35m freestanding canopy with a pitched roof adjacent to an existing classroom to provide a covered outdoor teaching area, within the Noak Bridge Conservation Area.

    Noak Bridge Primary School,Coppice Lane,Basildon,SS154JS

    Received 28 Sept 2009
  18. Decision MadeESS/38/15/CHL/NMA1

    Amendment to condition 3 of planning permission ESS/38/15/CHL to allow up to 4 out of hours deliveries (8 movements, 4 loads) of ready mixed concrete between 1300 hours on Saturday 9th July and 0700 hours on Monday 11th July 2016

    Bulls Lodge Quarry, Generals Lane, Boreham, Chelmsford, CM3 3HR

    Received 23 Jun 2016
  19. Decision MadeCC/UTT/13/11/15/1

    Construction of a new 300 place primary school with 21 staff car parking spaces including one parking space for the disabled, hard and soft play areas, habitat area and associated landscaping.

    St Mary's School,Reeve Road,Foresthall Park,Stansted Mountfitchet,CM24 8SJ

    Received 27 Nov 2012
  20. Decision MadeCC/UTT/57/16/5/1

    Provision of a new 1FE Primary School with associated car, cycle and scooter parking, hard play areas, means of enclosure, landscaping and associated infrastructure.

    St Marys Church of England Primary School, St Johns Road, STANSTED, CM24 8JP

    Received 21 Apr 2017
  21. Decision MadeCC/BRW/03/96

    Civic Amenity and Recycling Centre

    Ingatestone Civic Amenity & Recycling Centre,Civic Amenity & Recycling point,Roman Road,Ingatestone,CM4 9HG

    Received 8 Mar 1996
  22. Decision MadeCC/TEN/145/06

    The continued use of three relocatable classroom units until 31 October 2009 without complying with condition 1 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/TEN/155/01

    Alresford County Primary School,Ford Lane,Alresford,Colchester,CO7 8AU

    Received 26 Oct 2006
  23. Decision MadeESS/89/23/BTE/08/01

    Details pursuant to condition 8 (Biodiversity Compensation and Enhancement Strategy) of ESS/89/23/BTE. ESS/89/23/BTE was for "Replacement of the existing two bridges over the River Blackwater on the private access road to Rivenhall IWMF and Bradwell Quarry, with a new single bridge and vertical realignment of the connecting access road and a temporary construction compound."

    Rivenhall IWMF, Coggeshall Road, Essex, Bradwell, CM77 8EF

    Received 29 May 2024
  24. Decision MadeESS/80/94/UTT

    Vary#3 of UTT/512/86 Hours working

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

    Received 21 Dec 1994

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