Essex County Council
Planning applications.

1. Decision MadeESS/114/22/CHL/33/1

   Details pursuant to Condition 33 (Periodic Noise Monitoring) of planning permission ESS/114/22/CHL Continuation of use of the Northern quarry void and plant site area for infilling purposes without compliance with Condition 4 (Approved Details) of Planning Permission reference no: ESS/77/21/CHL that itself was a Variation of Condition permission allowing emergency stability works to be undertaken within the Northern Void" to now provide for an alternative location for the erection of offices, welfare facilities and provision of car parking associated with the on site aggregate recycling facility on land at Sandon Quarry, Southend Road, Chelmsford, Sandon, Howe Green, CM2 7TE

   Sandon Quarry, Southend Road, Chelmsford, Sandon, Howe Green, CM2 7TE

   Received 11 May 2026
2. Application WithdrawnESS/27/03/BTE

   Importation of inert soils into a former gravel extraction site South of Smeetham Hall Cottages. Land Levels will be raised by an average of 0.84m to improve gradients for agricultural machinery

   Smeetham Hall Lane,Bulmer,Sudbury

   Received 16 Apr 2003
3. Decision MadeESS/43/09/CHL

   Change of use of site from car body repair workshop (B2, general industrial) to a tyre baling facility (use class Sui Generis, waste management) with associated storage within the existing building

   Unit H Ashtree Farm,Boyton Cross,Roxwell,Chelmsford,CM1 4LP

   Received 9 Oct 2009
4. Decision MadeESS/16/13/TEN/9/1

   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 1 Aug 2013
5. Decision MadeCC/BTE/114/10/LB/3/1

   Erection of covered entrance with secure access. Demolition of part of existing store and erection of new general office/reception. Incorporates part of listed wall at rear of existing staff room

   Rivenhall Primary School,Church Road,Rivenhall,Witham,CM8 3PQ

   Received 12 Mar 2012
6. Decision MadeCC/BAS/62/01

   The installation of 80m2 of temporary accommodation with toilets for use as offices

   South West Education Office, Lee Chapel County Primary School, The Knares, Basildon, SS16 5RU

   Received 23 May 2001
7. Decision MadeESS/20/18/UTT/13/03

   Details pursuant to condition 13 (Noise monitoring Feb 2021) of ESS/20/18/UTT. ESS/20/18/UTT was for “Continuation of the winning and working of sand and gravel, erection of a concrete plant, workshop and ancillary buildings, and the importation and treatment of inert material to produce secondary aggregate and reclamation material for progressive restoration to landscaped farmland originally permitted by planning permission ref. ESS/52/13/UTT without compliance with Condition 4 (Hours of operation) to allow heavy goods vehicles to travel off site between the hours 0600 and 0700 Monday to Saturday.”

   Highwood Quarry, Stortford Road, Little Canfield, Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1SL

   Received 15 Feb 2021
8. Decision MadeESS/54/08/ROC/NMA3

   Non-material amendment of planning permission Ref. ESS/54/08/ROC to allow a revised design and extent of the radial conveyor/Stacker

   Wallasea Island,Rochford,SS4 2HD

   Received 21 Apr 2011
9. Decision MadeCC/UTT/57/16/3/2

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

   Former St Marys Primary School, St Johns Road, Stansted Mountfitchet, CM24 8JP

   Received 12 Jun 2017
10. Decision MadeESS/48/01/COL/24/8

    Condition 24 (Noise Monitoring) of planning permission ESS/48/01/COL for “Review of Mineral Planning Permissions.

    Colchester Quarry , Warren Lane, Colchester, Stanway, CO3 0NN

    Received 4 Oct 2017
11. Decision MadeESS/19/17/BTE/12/5

    Details pursuant to Condition 12 (Archaeology) of Planning permission ESS/19/17/BTE that was for “A new sand and gravel quarry at Broadfield Farm, to the west of Rayne, near Braintree, comprising the phased mineral extraction of some 3.66m tonnes of sand and gravel; the installation of a processing plant and ancillary buildings and infrastructure; the construction of a quarry access onto the B1256; the construction of a permanent screening landform; the construction of temporary screen mounds in defined locations around the perimeter of the quarry; the phased restoration of the extraction area using indigenous soil; overburden and clay from within the application site to a land use mixture of arable agriculture, lowland acid grassland, lowland meadow, woodland, lake and reedbeds; and public access via proposed public rights of way.”

    Rayne Quarry, Dunmow Road Rayne, Braintree, Essex, CM77 6SB

    Received 3 Oct 2025
12. Application WithdrawnESS/65/02/BTE

    Variation of Cond 3 of plng per BTE/1541/88 (as previously amended by plng per ESS/11/98/BTE) to extend the period of extraction by 1 yr from 31 Jan '03- 31 Jan '04 & to extend the period for completion of restoration by 1 yr from 31 Jan '04 - 31 Jan '05

    Tile Kiln Quarry, (Foxborough Hills),Sible Hedingham,Halstead

    Received 10 Dec 2002
13. Application WithdrawnCC/MAL/134/02

    Proposed lift shaft and first floor covered link way over rear single storey corridor/classrooms on the Mill Road site

    The Plume School, Mill Road Site,The Plume School,Fambridge Road,Maldon,CM9 6AB

    Received 20 Aug 2002
14. Decision MadeCC/COL/05/09

    Erection of an aluminium frame and fabric roofed canopy to the south west elevation of the infant school building, complete with decking and fencing.

    Friars Grove Infant School,Upland Drive,Colchester,CO4 0PZ

    Received 17 Nov 2008
15. Decision MadeCC/EPF/22/97

    Construction of a "temporary" A128 diversion carriageway and bridges on the west side and immediately adjacent to the existing Langford Bridge. Note 2 no. one way bridges shall be provided

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

    Received 18 Dec 1997
16. Decision MadeCC/BAS/62/15

    Proposed construction of a detached single storey building consisting of 3 additional classroom bases with ancillary facilities and proposed new all-weather pitch

    Abacus Primary School, Tresco Way, Wickford, SS129GJ

    Received 22 Oct 2015
17. Decision MadeESS/07/16/BTE/22/4

    Details pursuant to Condition 22 of ESS/07/16/BTE - Noise monitoring results for October 2018 (ESS/07/16/BTE - Continuation of development permitted by ESS/24/14/BTE without compliance with conditions 2 (application details), 7 (timescales), 38 (sequence of restoration) and 59 (no importation of mineral for processing) to allow amended restoration levels, revised phasing and additional time to complete extraction and restoration until 2021, utilisation of overburden in restoration and processing of mineral both arising from the Integrated Waste Management Facility (if implemented). Planning permission ESS/24/14/BTE being for Extraction of an estimated reserve of 3 million tonnes of sand and gravel (from Sites A3 and A4 as identified Minerals Local Plan) 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

    Received 15 Jan 2019
18. Decision MadeCC/CHL/41/03

    The construction of a new hard playground (800m2 area) seating area & soft play (300m2 area) to replace section of of the existing grassed sports field. Also the construcion of a new path (180m2 area) leading from existing school to new play area

    Downham C of E School,Church Road,Ramsden Heath,Billericay,CM11 1NU

    Received 15 Apr 2003
19. Decision MadeESS/18/04/ROC

    The retention of a temporary landfill gas flare for gas migration control system until 29 October 2004, without complying to condition 1 (time limit) attached to planning permission ESS/58/03/ROC

    Barling Marsh Quarry and Landfill Site,Mucking Hall Road,Barling Magna,Rochford,SS3 0NR

    Received 29 Mar 2004
20. Decision MadeCC/COL/86/00

    Alterations and remodelling to provide a Community Resource Base Centre. Works include new extension to the north elevation, new front entrance canopy and extending existing car parking facilities

    Brook Street Day Nursery,Brook Street,Colchester,CO1 2UZ

    Received 5 Oct 2000
21. Decision MadeESS/23/11/BAS

    Improvement of works to the buildings & layout of the existing waste facility including an extension to the northern end of the building & the existing SW roof, the erection of a clean water storage tank & associated pump house & other associated replacement / refurbishment, reorganisation & removal works

    Waste Recycling Centre,Archers Fields,Burnt Mills Ind Est,Basildon,SS13 1DL

    Received 11 Apr 2011
22. Decision MadeCHL/1019/87

    Winning and working of sand and gravel

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

    Received 24 Jun 1987
23. Decision MadeCC/TEN/114/20/9/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 9 – Construction Management Plan - CC/TEN/114/20 (Demolition of the existing caretakers house and modular store. The erection of a two-storey standalone building comprising 12 classrooms and associated ancillary accommodation to accommodate an additional 300 pupils. The construction of an external corridor to the existing school, entrance canopy and associated refurbishment works to create a 1500 place secondary school with sixth form)

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

    Received 8 Feb 2021
24. Decision MadeCC/HLW/37/20

    Replacement single storey building to provide an indoor play unit, together with freestanding canopy.

    Woodlands Family Centre, 9 Peterswood, Harlow, CM18 7RJ

    Received 31 Mar 2020

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