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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 · 7,039 approved or refused records
214Refused applications

6,825 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 12 Dec 1938 to 5 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 14 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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. Resolution made/Awaiting Legal AgreementESS/13/25/COL

    The continuation of use of land for mineral extraction, processing and ancillary use without compliance with Conditions 2a (Cessation dates); 19 (Importation Restriction); 36 and 42 (Use of sands) of appeal planning permission APP/Z1585/W/22/3312874 that was for afteruse provisions on the land parcels comprising the Wallace Lagoon area at Colchester Quarry to now allow for an Extension of Time for the operation of the Dry Silo Mortar Plant (DSMP), Sand and Gravel Processing Plant (SGPP) and importation of up to 300,000 tonnes per annum of unprocessed sand and gravel from Tarmac’s Bucklesham Quarry (Suffolk) and Sunnymead Quarry (Essex) and processed sand from Tarmac Quarries and Wharves for processing and use within the DSMP

    Colchester Quarry, Warren Lane, Stanway, CO3 0NN

    Received 3 Feb 2025
  2. Decision MadeCHL/445/91

    Ext S G Infilling Restore to Agri use

    Roxwell Landfill,Chignal St James,Chelmsford,CM1 4TZ

    Received 10 Apr 1991
  3. Decision MadeESS/06/06/BTE

    Construction of a low-profile sand and gravel processing plant for a period of 4 years to process material surplus to the construction of an adjacent agricultural reservoir

    Land adjacent to Cressing Road,Faulkbourne Farm,Witham

    Received 13 Jan 2006
  4. Decision MadeESS/29/11/CHL/SPO

    For the construction of an aggregates recycling facility, infilling of northern void with inert waste to facilitate restoration to agricultural use, and reactivation of currently 'mothballed' concrete batching plant.

    Sandon Quarry,Southend Road,Chelmsford,CM2 7TE

    Received 22 Jun 2011
  5. Decision MadeCC/CHL/92/06/LB

    Modification of existing external lighting to buildings and car park

    Broomfield Place,189 Main Road,Broomfield,Chelmsford,CM1 7EQ

    Received 19 Jun 2006
  6. Decision MadeESS/16/13/TEN/NMA1

    Non-material amendment to permission ref ESS/16/13/TEN to allow the relocation of the staff car park approximately 3.5m northwest of the approved position for access to an existing sewage treatment plant; the addition of a new chain-link gate and the extension of chain link fencing within the site.

    Land adjacent to A120, A120 North, Ardleigh, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7SL

    Received 13 May 2014
  7. Decision MadeCC/EPF/31/18/9/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 9 – Construction Management Plan for planning application ref: CC/EPF/31/18 (Excavation and engineering works to form an earth embankment to capture, store and regulate surface water flow)

    Hillyfields Open Space adjacent to Pyrles Lane, Loughton

    Received 8 Feb 2019
  8. Application WithdrawnESS/30/12/BTE

    The continued development of the site as a materials recycling centre and the storage of containers, plant and equipment without compliance with condition 3 (hours of operation) and condition 4 (number of vehicle movements) attached to planning permission reference ESS/55/11/BTE

    The Cordons, Long Green, Cressing, Braintree, CM778DL

    Received 20 Apr 2012
  9. Decision MadeCC/EPF/57/12

    The construction of an office building, welfare building, salt barn and associated car parking facilities

    Hastingwood Highways Depot, London Road, Hastingwood, Harlow, Essex, CM17 9LH

    Received 29 Nov 2012
  10. Decision MadeESS/57/07/CHL/SO

    Installation of an indoor composting facility for biodegradable waste including food and garden waste. The facility to include bio-stabilisation composting halls, waste reception and pre-treatment building maturation and storage areas. Proposed annual throughput 50,000 tonnes per annum until 2030

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

    Received 26 Nov 2007
  11. Application WithdrawnCC/CHL/53/16

    Replacement of front entrance door, frame and window units with a conservation grade window systems with slim line double glazing and ironmongery painted white, and the replacement of side and rear elevation windows with new powder coated aluminium white frames with glazing bars

    45 Writtle Library, The Green, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3DT

    Received 5 Oct 2016
  12. Decision MadeCC/BTE/54/16

    The change of use of Evegate and 3 Thistley Green Road from Use Class C3 (Dwelling houses) to Use Class C2 (Residential Institutions) to provide 8no. 1 bedroom flats for adults with learning difficulties. The construction of single storey extensions to both Evegate and 3 Thistley Green Road to provide communal areas. The conversion of the garage to 3 Thistley Green Road to provide ancillary staff offices. The demolition of the existing coach house to Evegate and replacement new build to provide 2no. 1 bedroom bungalows for adults with learning difficulties. New access drive (with closure of existing drive to Evegate) and parking to serve development. New boundary fences at Evegate & 3 Thistley Green Road, Braintree, Essex CM7 9SE

    Evegate & No 3, Thistley Green Road, Braintree, CM7 9SE

    Received 11 Nov 2016
  13. Decision MadeCC/CPT/104/02

    Proposed variation of Condition 1 (time limit) attached to approved permission CC/CPT/08/97 to read "This permission shall expire on 31 August 2007"

    Canvey Junior & Infants School,Hawkesbury Road,Canvey,SS8 0DG

    Received 25 Jun 2002
  14. Decision MadeESS/52/26/CHL

    Continuation of development without compliance with conditions 3 and 4 (cessation dates) of planning permission ref: ESS/01/18/CHL to allow an extension of time to complete mineral extraction and site restoration

    Land at Sheepcotes Farm, Sheepcotes Lane, Little Waltham, CM3 3LU

    Received 6 Jul 2026
  15. Decision MadeCC/BAS/04/96

    Removal of defective relocatable classroom (RL3) and replacement with a relocatable classroom with toilet facilities (RL4T)

    Manor County Junior and Infant School,Church Road,Basildon,SS142EX

    Received 13 Mar 1996
  16. Decision MadeCC/BAS/98/01

    Variation of Condition 1 (time limit) of planning permission CC/BAS/18/97 to read "This permission shall expire on 31 July 2006"

    Lincewood Primary School,Berry Lane,Langdon Hills,Basildon,SS166AZ

    Received 10 Jul 2001
  17. Decision MadeESS/58/13/BAS/SO

    Screening Opinion for Proposed Development at Courtauld Road, Basildon, Essex of an Anaerobic Digestion and Waste Transfer Facility for Organic Wastes

    Courtauld Road, Basildon

    Received 27 Nov 2013
  18. Application WithdrawnCC/UTT/166/01

    Civic Amenity & Recycling Centre with accommodation building & store & area forstorage containers/recycling facilities for ECC & Proposed vehicular maintenance workshop & store with messroom & sanitary facillities & outdoor storage for vehicles for UTT DC

    Land to the rear of the Ambulance Station,Chelmsford Road,Dunmow,CM6 1LW

    Received 21 Nov 2001
  19. Decision MadeESS/73/12/CHL/6/1

    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 17 Jul 2013
  20. Decision MadeCC/MAL/69/22

    The retention of a classbase for a further temporary period without compliance with Condition 2 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/MAL/11/17

    Cold Norton Primary School, St. Stephen's Road, Cold Norton, Essex, CM3 6JE

    Received 13 Jul 2022
  21. Decision MadeCC/TEN/31/21/23/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 23 – Detailed designs of the footway/cycleway and walker, cyclist and horse rider (WCH) path for planning application ref: CC/TEN/31/21 (New link road between the existing A120 and A133)

    Land between the A120 and A133, to the east of Colchester and west of Elmstead Market

    Received 16 Sept 2024
  22. Decision MadeCC/MAL/19/24/13/01

    Details pursuant to Condition 13 (Access for fire fighting) – CC/MAL/19/24: Proposed new single storey teaching block, with associated cycle parking, landscaping and ancillary works

    Plume Academy, Mill Road Campus, Mill Road, CM9 5DU

    Received 11 Mar 2025
  23. Appeal DecidedESS/57/24/BAS

    Retention of the open windrow green waste composting facility and shredding of oversized green waste and lateral extension of the site to facilitate the introduction of waste wood shredding operations and the retention of existing associated buildings and infrastructure.

    Veolia ES (UK) Ltd, Pitsea Hall Lane, Pitsea, Essex, SS16 4UH

    Received 8 Oct 2024
  24. Decision MadeESS/54/08/ROC/NMA6

    Non-material amendment of planning permission Ref. ESS/54/08/ROC to allow a revised compound location and time limited retention of 3 cabins

    Wallasea Island,Rochford,SS4 2HD

    Received 15 Mar 2012

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