Essex County Council
Planning applications.

1. Decision MadeCC/COL/121/04/LB

   Internal alterations to provide an internal lift and disabled WC.

   Wilson Marriage Centre.,Barrack Street,Colchester,CO1 2LR

   Received 27 Oct 2004
2. Decision MadeESS/47/09/BTE

   The continuation of the transportation of 90,000 cubic metres of inert material to and in final restoration of the site returning to agricultural use and the temporary diversion of footpath numbers 27 and 44 without compliance with condition 1 (completion by 30 November 2009) and Condition 14a (No movement of soil between the months of November and March [inclusive]) of planning permission ESS/17/09/BTE to allow for the completion to be extended to 30 September 2010

   Land at Woolmers,Beazley End Pit,Beazley End,Wethersfield,Braintree

   Received 19 Nov 2009
3. Decision MadeESS/19/17/BTE/28/7

   Details pursuant to Condition 28 (Noise Monitoring) 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”

   Land at Rayne Quarry, Dunmow Road, Braintree, Essex, Rayne

   Received 18 Oct 2023
4. Decision MadeESS/23/14/COL/53/10

   Details pursuant to Condition 24 (Noise Monitoring Survey) of ESS/48/01/COL: that was for "Review of Mineral Planning Permissions" and Condition 53 (Noise Monitoring Survey) of ESS/23/14/COL: that was for "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"

   Land at Colchester Quarry, Warren Lane, Stanway, Colchester C03 0NN

   Received 23 Oct 2018
5. Decision MadeESX/40/93/BRW

   Vary Condition 7 - removal of words "non-putrescible" BRW/820/91

   Unit 5-7,Hallsford Bridge Ind Est,Stondon Rd,Ongar,CM5 9RB

   Received 23 Jul 1993
6. Decision MadeCHL/1019/87/34/8

   Details pursuant to condition 34 (Aftercare year 2016/17) of planning permission CHL/1019/87. CHL/1019/87 for Winning and working of sand and gravel.

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

   Received 1 Dec 2016
7. Decision MadeCC/BRW/48/16/SO

   Essex County Council is seeking planning permission for construction of a flood alleviation scheme consisting of a flood defence bund (800m in length and maximum 1.65m height above ground level) and watercourse diversion to capture and store surface water, on land north of West Hondon industrial Area and west of Thorndon Avenue, West Horndon, Essex.

   Land located north of West Horndon industrial Area and west of Thorndon Avenue, West Horndon, Essex

   Received 6 Oct 2016
8. Decision MadeESS/19/17/BTE/33/25

   Details pursuant to Condition 33 (Dust Monitoring) 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.

   Land at Rayne Quarry, Dunmow Road, Braintree, Essex, Rayne

   Received 13 Jul 2026
9. Decision MadeCC/COL/17/11/16/1

   Construction of up to 1,000 space Park and Ride facility with associated terminus building, landscaping, access road, lighting and associated infrastructure.

   Land to the north A12, Trunk road at Cuckoo Farm (Park & Ride),Cuckoo Farm,Boxted Road,Mile End,Colchester,CO4 5HH

   Received 28 Jul 2014
10. Decision MadeESS/10/06/CPT

    The receipt and temporary storage of asbestos wastes, within the existing Waste Transfer and Treatment Station

    Unit 10,Brunel Road,Benfleet,Canvey,SS7 4PS

    Received 10 Feb 2006
11. Decision MadeESS/20/94/ROC

    Renew ROC/442/89 Waste Transfer

    Purdeys Industrial Estate,Purdeys Way,Rochford

    Received 18 Mar 1994
12. Decision MadeESS/86/25/TEN/SO

    EIA Screening Opinion: Continuation of development of a borrow pit, as an extension to Elmstead Hall Reservoir, to support the A120 / A133 Link Road Scheme without compliance with condition 19 as previously attached to application ref: ESS/48/24/TEN to extend the period of time in which soils and sand and gravel can be exported via Tye Road

    Elmstead Hall, Tye Road, Elmstead, Colchester, Essex

    Received 27 Nov 2025
13. Decision MadeESS/34/12/COL

    The construction of plant and structures on operational land associated with an Enhanced Digestion Programme including 2 digesters measuring 18.3m in height and 1 flue stack measuring 16m in height.

    Colchester Wastewater Treatment Works (WwTW), Haven Road, The Hythe, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8HT

    Received 4 May 2012
14. Decision MadeESS/02/12/CHL/23/2

    Continuation of waste transfer and recycling operation without compliance with condition 1 (submitted details) attached to planning permission reference ESS/12/11/CHL to allow minor amendments to the design of the waste transfer station

    Mid Essex Gravel Pits Ltd, Essex Regiment Way, Little Waltham, Chelmsford, CM3 3PZ

    Received 16 Oct 2013
15. Decision MadeCC/COL/76/03

    Proposed extension of existing hard surface playground & small extension to car park for 4 additional parking spaces.

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

    Received 16 Jun 2003
16. Decision MadeESS/30/11/CHL/33/2

    Continuation of infilling with inert waste without compliance with condition 35 (restoration by 31 December 2002) attached to planning permission ref ESX/21/92/CHL to allow the completion of restoration by 31 December 2017.

    Sandon Quarry, Sandon, Howe Green, CM2 7TE

    Received 22 Sept 2015
17. Decision MadeESS/34/15/BTE/NMA4

    Non-Material Amendment to amend the wording of Condition 50 of planning permission ESS/34/15/BTE to allow amended drawings and details to enable changed alignment of permanent fencing and fencing details.

    Land at Rivenhall Airfield Coggeshall Road Braintree CO5 9DF

    Received 10 Jan 2023
18. Decision MadeESS/16/20/UTT/64/1

    Details pursuant to condition 64 (Waste inputs & secondary outputs for 2020) of Planning permission ESS/16/20/UTT. ESS/16/20/UTT was a variation to "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" originally granted under ESS/65/06/UTT

    Highwood Quarry, Stortford Road, Great Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1SL

    Received 19 Mar 2021
19. Decision MadeCC/HLW/21/17/10/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 10 (External lighting) of planning permission CC/HLW/21/17. CC/HLW/21/17 was for “Creation of a new road junction to create a new, left hand in right hand out only, junction between Cambridge Road and River Way including off site ancillary operations and off site mitigation"

    Land to the west of, & adjacent to, Cambridge Road, just to south of the River Stort and Old Road, Cambridge Road, Harlow, CM20 2EU

    Received 10 Aug 2023
20. Decision MadeCC/HLW/18/01

    Erect 2.4m high metal Palisade fencing & gates around existing Warden's office block

    Fern Hill Gypsy Site,Travellers Site,Fern Hill Lane,Harlow,CM18 7HX

    Received 25 Jan 2001
21. Decision MadeCC/HLW/33/16

    The continued use of a single relocatable classbase with toilets for a temporary period until 31st August 2021 without compliance with condition 2 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/HLW/63/09

    Church Langley Primary School, Harlow, CM17 9TH

    Received 24 Jun 2016
22. Decision MadeCC/MAL/08/12

    Continued use of a temporary class base until 31 August 2017

    Cold Norton Primary School, St. Stephens Road, Cold Norton, Chelmsford, CM3 6JE

    Received 10 Jan 2012
23. Decision MadeESS/112/22/UTT

    Certificate of Lawfulness for an existing use for aggregates and aggregate creation by way of screening, storage, importation and distribution

    Boro Farm Newmarket, Newmarket Road, Great Chesterford, Essex, CB10 1FN

    Received 18 Nov 2022
24. Decision MadeESS/53/14/TEN/SO

    Continuation of use of the site as an aggregate depot and inert waste recycling facility without compliance with conditions 3 (hours of operation), 4 (total number of vehicle movements), 6 (stockpile heights), 7 (wastes to be handled on-site) and 10 (maximum operational throughput of the site) of planning permission ESS/16/12/TEN to allow the site to operate as part of Network Rail’s Local Distribution Centre and High Output Operations Base

    Land at Parkeston Quay, West Dock Road, Harwich, Essex

    Received 18 Nov 2014

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