Essex County Council
Planning applications.

1. Decision MadeCC/BAS/132/08/LB

   Installation of sunpipes to roof/ceiling of main library and children's library.

   Billericay Library & Register Office,Burstead Lodge,High Street,Billericay,CM12 9AB

   Received 10 Nov 2008
2. Decision MadeCC/COL/35/19/12/1

   Details pursuant to Condition 12 - Surface water drainage scheme – CC/COL/35/19: Erection of 2-storey Primary School to accommodate 420 pupils (2-Form Entry), including outdoor play space, all-weather playing pitch, landscaping, cycle/scooter storage, staff parking and supporting infrastructure

   Lakelands Primary School, Land off Wagtail Mews, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 8AL

   Received 14 Oct 2019
3. Decision MadeESS/86/25/TEN/01/01

   Details pursuant to Condition 1 – Commencement of planning application ref: ESS/86/25/TEN (Continuation of development of a borrow pit, as an extension to Elmstead Hall Reservoir)

   Elmstead Hall, Tye Road, Elmstead, Colchester, Essex

   Received 10 Mar 2026
4. Decision MadeESS/07/15/COL/NMA/1

   NMA for Soil Import and Storage

   Bellhouse Closed Landfill (Exwaste Land)

   Received 4 Jun 2024
5. Decision MadeESS/113/23/COL/10/2

   Details pursuant to Condition 10 (CEMP) of planning permission ESS/113/23/COL that was for a western extension to Colchester Quarry at Land at Bellhouse Farm South

   Land at Bellhouse Farm South

   Received 3 Dec 2025
6. Decision MadeESS/31/13/CHL/13/1

   Continuation of use as a waste transfer station without compliance with condition 2 (Compliance with Submitted Details), 16 (Landscape Scheme), 21 (Access Provisions) and 29 (Office and Substation Building Design) attached to planning permission reference ESS/65/12/CHL to allow the removal of the north-west staff and visitor access; removal of the substation; reorganisation of the parking area; repositioning of the vehicular and pedestrian access gates and weighbridge kiosk, and repositioning and altered design of the staff office building.

   Land to the west of Winsford Way, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 5AA

   Received 23 Sept 2013
7. Decision MadeESS/26/08/COL/26/3

   Details pursuant to Condition 26 - Great Crested Newt, Reptile and Water Vole Survey – ESS/26/08/COL (Periodic review of mineral permission IDO/COL/1/92A for the extraction of brickearth clay and use in the adjacent brickworks).

   Church Lane,Marks Tey,Colchester,CO6 1LN

   Received 25 Aug 2020
8. Decision MadeESS/148/20/CHL/49/01

   Details pursuant to condition 49 (GCN licence – central silt lagoons restoration) Of ESS/148/20/CHL. ESS/148/20/CHL is a variation permission of the following development “Winning and working of sand and gravel.”

   Bulls Lodge Quarry (Boreham Airfield), Generals Lane, Boreham, Chelmsford, CM3 3HR

   Received 24 Apr 2025
9. Decision MadeCC/HLW/126/22

   Refurbishment of former Adult Community Learning Centre (ACL) to provide SEND accommodation for Harlow Fields School. Provision of PV panels to the roof; increase in roof height; provision of new 2.4m high fencing (including new pedestrian and vehicular security gates) and provision of new hardstanding. Reduction in the number of car parking spaces and provision of new mini-bus drop off area, including 4no. mini bus parking spaces. Changes to existing windows and doors.

   Former Harlow Adult Community Learning Centre (ACL), Partridge Road Harlow Essex CM18 6TE

   Received 16 Dec 2022
10. Decision MadeESS/25/17/UTT

    Continuation of temporary windrow composting of green waste and waste wood including the importation and blending of soils and sands without compliance with Condition 5 (time limit) of planning permission ESS/12/15/UTT to allow operation until 31 March 2019

    Crumps Farm, Stortford, Little Canfield, Nr Great Dunmow, Essex, CM16 1SR

    Received 24 Mar 2017
11. Decision MadeESS/05/15/CHL/LA1

    Details Pursuant to Schedule 1 of S106 Legal Agreement (dated 19/05/2017) re Permissive Bridleway. Legal agreement associated with planning permission ESS/05/15/CHL {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, CM1 4LT

    Received 2 Aug 2018
12. Decision MadeCHL/1019/87/34/6

    The schemes of working and reclamation required under condition 4 above shall include aftercare schemes specify the steps necessary to bring the land to the required standard for use for agriculture, woodland and amenity purposes and provide for annual aftercare management meetings with Mineral Planning Authority and the Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food. Such schemes shall be carried out in programme of operations which shall form part of the scheme. The submitted schemes shall – a) Provide an overall strategy giving the broad programme for the 5 year aftercare period for cropping patterns, cultivation practices, remedial treatments, field drainage, irrigation, shelter belts and hedgerows. b) Provide for an annual site management scheme describing each year’s programme to be sent to the Minerals Planning Authority not later than 1 month prior to the annual aftercare management meeting.

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

    Received 15 Jan 2016
13. Application Withdrawn70/421/33/140

    Enforcement Appeal. Use of land for deposit of demolition waste material and demolition material recycling

    Loppingdales,Gaunts End,Elsenham,Bishop's Stortford,CM22 6DR

    Received Not published
14. Decision MadeESS/03/18/BTE/23/07

    Details pursuant to Condition 23 (Noise monitoring results January 2021) of ESS/03/18/BTE. ESS/03/18/BTE was 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 east of Sheepcotes Lane

    Received 1 Mar 2021
15. Decision MadeCC/COL/34/14/SO/2

    Construction of two storey two form entry Primary School and single storey Early Years Centre with associated hard and soft play space, vehicular accesses, parking and pick up/drop off areas, hard and soft landscaping, drainage, lighting and fencing.

    Land North of Apprentice Drive, New Braiswick Park, Colchester, Essex

    Received 5 Jun 2014
16. Decision MadeEPO/15/58

    Ext S G Bed of R.Lea

    Nazeing Quarry,Green Lane,Nazeing,Waltham Abbey,EN10 6TD

    Received 21 Jan 1958
17. Decision MadeCC/CHL/147/98

    Continued use of 1 RL4T Relocatable Classroom Unit

    MOULSHAM COUNTY JUNIOR SCHOOL, PRINCES ROAD, CHELMSFORD,Moulsham High, Junior & Infant School,Brian Close,Chelmsford,CM2 9ES

    Received 2 Dec 1998
18. Decision MadeCC/ROC/54/05

    Single storey extension to provide four class bases, ICT room, office, store and cleaner's cupboard

    The King Edmund School,Vaughan Close,Rochford

    Received 18 Apr 2005
19. Application WithdrawnESS/06/09/COL/6/1

    Within 6 months of the date of this permission a working scheme for the remaining Phase 1 and Phase 2 as indicated on Drawing No B30/492 giving precise details of all operations, the limits of excavation, the depths of excavation, soil and overburden handling, drainage works, planting details, (including advance planting) environmental protection measures, and before 01 June 2010, the submission showing restoration proposals and timing of restoration works to be undertaken, shall be submitted to the Mineral Planning Authority for approval in writing. All works shall thereafter be undertaken in accordance with the approved scheme.

    Colchester Quarry (Stanway Hall),Warren Lane,Stanway,Colchester,CO3 0NN

    Received 10 Feb 2012
20. Decision MadeESS/57/12/TEN

    The continuation of the restoration of the site without compliance with condition 2 (approved details) attached to planning permission ref: ESS/04/09/TEN to allow a variation to the approved restoration scheme to allow the removal of trees at location P2 as indicated on drawing number P3/284/4/3 to enhance nature conservation on the site

    Plumptons Farm, St. Osyths Road, Alresford, Colchester, CO7 8BA

    Received 4 Sept 2012
21. Decision MadeCC/BTE/59/15

    Erection of a single storey extension to provide a new studio, staff room and library space together with external works to increase car parking provision within the school site

    John Bunyan Junior School, Lancaster Way, Braintree, CM7 5UL

    Received 16 Oct 2015
22. Decision MadeESS/42/17/CHL/57/02

    Details pursuant to condition 57 (Archaeological - WSI for Phases 7 to 10) of ESS/42/17/CHL. ESS/42/17/CHL was for "Continuation of planning permission ESS/46/16/CHL without compliance with condition 3 (Application details), condition 27 (Stockpile heights and locations) and condition 35 (Tree and hedge planting details) to allow: additional bunding, amended timescales for some planting and clarification as to permitted stockpile locations. Planning permission ESS/16/15/CHL as varied by ESS/46/16/CHL permits "Extraction of an estimated reserve of 2.8 million tonnes of sand and gravel (from sites A38 and A39 as identified in the Minerals Local Plan 2014) and retention of existing access onto the A131, retention of existing sand and gravel processing plant (to be relocated within site A38), progressive restoration to agriculture using inert fill, installation of inert recycling facility, including screening and crushing to recover secondary aggregate. In addition revised restoration scheme for the existing quarry area""

    Blackley Quarry, Great Leighs, CHELMSFORD, CM3 1QP

    Received 7 Sept 2021
23. Appeal DecidedESS/26/11/EPF

    Construction of a wet anaerobic plant including combined heat and power plant with ancillary equipment

    Coronation Nursery, Hoe Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey. EN9 2RN

    Received 18 May 2011
24. Decision MadeESS/119/20/MAL/SO

    Screening Opinion: Construction of a Waste Transfer Station for the sorting of up to 6,000 tonnes of inert waste per annum.

    Abaco House, Foxhall Road, Southminster, CM0 7LB

    Received 8 Oct 2020

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