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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6,824 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 MadeCC/EPF/46/17/8/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 8 – Maintenance Plan – CC/EPF/46/17 – (The construction of a new English block, a new sports block, extensions to existing school buildings (to facilitate the expansion of the existing school to a 9FE school) and provision of a temporary construction access)

    West Hatch High School, High Road, CHIGWELL, IG7 5BT

    Received 13 Mar 2018
  2. Decision MadeESS/08/15/BAS/SO

    Screening Opinion for Archers Fields Close

    Units 10 - 11, Archers Fields Close, Burnt Mills Industrial Estate, Basildon, SS13 1DW

    Received 9 Feb 2015
  3. Decision MadeESS/06/10/TEN

    Extension of time for development of hardstandings and 5 buildings including offices, vehicle dismantling/workshops and storage at car breakers yard without compliance with Condition 1 (time limit of 21 April 2010) attached to planning permission reference ESS/56/04/TEN, dated 21 April 2005, to allow an extension of the time limit for implementation of the permission to 21 April 2015

    Breaker’s Yard,Cockett Wick Lane,St Osyth,Clacton-on-Sea,CO16 8SE

    Received 12 Feb 2010
  4. Decision MadeESS/17/99/TEN

    Replacement of processing plant

    Villa Pit, Cockaynes, Alresford,Villa Farm (Cockaynes Wood),Alresford,Colchester,CO7 9JZ

    Received 2 Jun 1999
  5. Decision MadeESS/24/14/BTE/52/1

    Details pursuant to condition 52 (Ground Water monitoring) of ESS/24/14/BTE - Extraction of an estimated reserve of 3 million tonnes of sand and gravel (from Sites A3 and A4 as identified in the Minerals Local Plan 2014) and retention of existing access onto the A120, private haul road, sand and gravel processing plant, ready mixed concrete plant, bagging plant, dry silo mortar plant and water management system, internal haul roads and re-contouring of restoration levels of extraction areas (Sites R and A2) with restoration to a combination of agriculture, woodland, biodiversity, water lagoons and to levels appropriate to safeguard implementation of planning permission ESS/37/08/BTE (Integrated Waste Management Facility)

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

    Received 19 Mar 2015
  6. Decision MadeCC/BTE/05/98

    Continued use of 1 x 3 Relocatable Classroom

    Richard De Clare Primary School,Parsonage Street,Halstead,CO9 2JT

    Received 16 Jan 1998
  7. Decision MadeCC/BAS/102/21/5/2

    Details pursuant to Condition 5 (Second submission) – External materials – CC/BAS/102/21: Demolition of existing school buildings and structures and the construction of a two-storey building with revised parking, landscaping, boundary treatments and associated facilities

    Css South Quadrant, Fairview Road, Basildon, Essex, SS14 1PW

    Received 28 Apr 2023
  8. Decision MadeESS/20/11/EPF

    Retrospective planning permission for a composting facility to process 25,000 tpa of green waste to include the formation of 1.25 ha of hardstanding, creation of a 1000 cubic metre storage lagoon, provision of weighbridge, office/staff welfare facilities and associated landscaping

    Ashlyns Organic Farm,Epping Road,North Weald,Epping,CM16 6RZ

    Received 28 Mar 2011
  9. Decision MadeESS/38/97/CHL

    Retention of Portacabin & WB.

    S.E. Corner Great Holts Farm,Gt Holts & Wallaces Farm,Boreham,Chelmsford,CM3 3AU

    Received 21 May 1997
  10. Application WithdrawnCC/BAS/04/16

    Proposed single storey extension and internal alterations to provide a new reception area for the school

    Phoenix Primary School, Leinster Road, Basildon, SS155NQ

    Received 23 Feb 2016
  11. Decision MadeESS/24/14/BTE

    Extraction of an estimated reserve of 3 million tonnes of sand and gravel (from Sites A3 and A4 as identified in the Minerals Local Plan 2014) and retention of existing access onto the A120, private haul road, sand and gravel processing plant, ready mixed concrete plant, bagging plant, dry silo mortar plant and water management system, internal haul roads and re-contouring of restoration levels of extraction areas (Sites R and A2) with restoration to a combination of agriculture, woodland, biodiversity, water lagoons and to levels appropriate to safeguard implementation of planning permission ESS/37/08/BTE (Integrated Waste Management Facility)

    Bradwell Quarry, Church Road, Bradwell, CM77 8EP, and land south of Cut Hedge Lane

    Received 20 May 2014
  12. Decision MadeCC/BAS/87/08/NMA1

    Amendment to the permitted gradients of verge embankments, sheet piled walls to earth embankments, splays of bridge and re-location of gantry 9.

    A13/A130 Sadlers Farm Junction,London Road,Basildon

    Received 25 Oct 2013
  13. Decision MadeESS/43/06/CHL/13/2

    Noise monitoring - March 2013. Cont of aggregate bagging plant &ancillary facilities, importation of agg for temp storage &/or bagging & approval of agg storage areas without compliance with cond 5 (hours of working) on pp ESS/50/02/CHL for the extension of working hours between 1/3 and 31/8 each year, as follows:Mon to Fri 06:00 – 22:00, Sat 06:00 – 13:00 & 06:00 – 15:00 on the following public/bank holidays: Good Friday, Easter Monday, Early May BH and Spring BH.

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

    Received 15 May 2013
  14. Decision MadeCC/BTE/143/06

    The continued use of a relocatable classroom unit until 31 October 2007 without complying with condition 1 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/BTE/122/04

    Silver End Primary School,School Road,Silver End,Witham

    Received 26 Oct 2006
  15. Decision MadeESS/28/13/BTE/6/1

    Continuation of development for an anaerobic digestion plant including combined heat and power with associated offices and new access without compliance with condition 2 (Compliance with Submitted Details) and 15 (Provision and Maintenance of Parking Areas) attached to planning permission ESS/25/10/BTE to allow amendments to the design of the scheme.

    Land north of Bluebridge Industrial Estate, Halstead, Essex

    Received 24 Jan 2014
  16. Decision MadeCC/BTE/01/97

    Loft conversion to provide additional administrative accommodation

    Shalford Primary School,Church End,Shalford,Braintree,CM7 5EZ

    Received 9 Jan 1997
  17. Decision MadeCC/COL/16/18/3/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 3 – Archaeological Mitigation Strategy - Proposed removal of three existing temporary classrooms and the construction of a replacement permanent two storey standalone block to accommodate general and specialist teaching rooms, with associated landscaping - CC/COL/16/18

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

    Received 17 Sept 2018
  18. Decision MadeESS/118/22/EPF/5/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 5 (Tree and Hedgerow Protection Plan) - ESS/118/22/EPF: Change of use to a construction and demolition waste recycling facility, with site office, hardstanding and boundary treatment

    Arnolds Farm Business Centre, 221 Ongar Road, Lambourne, Romford, Essex, RM4 1RH

    Received 19 Jul 2024
  19. Decision MadeCC/CHL/93/06

    Proposed single storey extension to provide single class base, kiln room and toilets, including the demolition of existing toilet block

    Roxwell C of E (Controlled) Primary School,The Street,Roxwell,Chelmsford

    Received 20 Jun 2006
  20. Decision MadeCC/TEN/127/05

    Construct an 'All Weather Pitch Sports Pitch' with ancillary fencing 3 metres high to the side and 5 metres high to the goal ends.

    Chase Lane Primary School & Nursery,Chase Lane Primary School,Chase Lane,Dovercourt,Harwich,CO12 4NB

    Received 16 Sept 2005
  21. Decision MadeCC/CHL/08/02

    Proposed variation of Conditions 2 (development carried out ina ccordance with submitted details) and 3 (colour and finish of railing and gates) attached to approved application CC/CHL/52/01

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

    Received 19 Dec 2001
  22. Decision MadeCC/BAS/29/97

    Refurbishment , alterations and extensions of the existing 2 storey children's home to improve existing facilities with additional external off street parking

    12 Patricia Gardens, Billericay

    Received Not published
  23. Decision MadeCC/CHL/37/17

    Formation of hardstanding to enable relocation of marquee

    Danbury Outdoors, Well Lane, Danbury, CHELMSFORD, CM3 4AB

    Received 26 Jul 2017
  24. Decision MadeCC/COL/15/14/6/1

    Stand alone extension to the existing Infant & Junior schools comprising 8 classbases and ancillary spaces together with covered weather protected links. Extension to the Infant School building to provide lobby area, storage and toilet facilities. New hard play area and the expansion of the existing car parking area to provide additional car parking spaces with 1.8m high metal mesh fencing. Relocation of an existing temporary classroom within the school site and the provision of an additional temporary classroom for the duration of the construction works

    Montgomery Infant & Junior School, Baronswood Way, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9QG

    Received 17 Jul 2014

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