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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6,825 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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. Decision MadeCC/HLW/93/20

    Construction of a single storey toilet/shower extension and external alterations including new access ramp

    St Albans RC Primary School, First Avenue, Harlow, CM20 2NP

    Received 31 Jul 2020
  2. Decision MadeCC/CHL/64/07

    The erection of a single storey 7 classroom school building surrounding an existing hall building, associated landscaping and the creation of 5 additional on site parking spaces close by and a new 'woodland' car park of 42 spaces. A ground floor dining room extension to the existing main Ramsden Hall building and internal works at ground and first floor levels including the creation of new bedrooms

    Ramsden Hall School,Ramsden Heath,Billericay,CM11 1HN

    Received 21 May 2007
  3. Decision MadeESS/42/12/TEN

    Continuation of use for the extraction of sand & gravel, reinstatement with inert fill and restoration to part agriculture, part nature conservation and part open water without compliance with conditions 48 (Processing materials), 50 (Operations completion date) and 51 (Removal of all associated infrastructure) attached to planning permission ref: ESS/41/10/TEN to allow the continued importation and use of crushed rock for coated roadstone purposes during the life of the permitted operations and an extension in time to the life of the permitted operations and deadline for removal of all associated infrastructure for an additional 3 years until 31 December 2015.

    Wivenhoe Quarry, Alresford Road, Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9JU

    Received 15 Jun 2012
  4. Decision MadeCC/CPT/106/07

    Upgrading of the Sadlers Farm (A13/A130 and B1464) Junction. The A13 West and A130 North would be widened to Pitsea and the Rayleigh Spur Roundabout respectively. These roads would be linked by a new dual carriageway that is segregated from the existing junction in a full-depth cutting beneath the B1464. The junction would itself be substantially modified including traffic signalling, ‘slip roads’ and associated bridging over the proposed 'link' road and cycleway

    A13/A130 Sadlers Farm Junction,London Road,Basildon

    Received 11 Jul 2007
  5. Decision MadeESS/30/11/CHL/30/2

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

    Sandon Quarry, Southend Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 7TE

    Received 31 Mar 2015
  6. Decision MadeESS/23/13/BTE/25/01

    A waste management facility for the transfer/bulking of municipal waste. Proposed development includes a waste transfer building; dual weighbridge; weighbridge kiosk; office and staff welfare buildings; firewater holding tank and pump-house; underground surface water retention and pipework; package sewage treatment plant; vehicle wash system; staff parking and associated hard-standing areas; new surface access way; alternative vehicle access; fencing and landscaping; and other associated works

    Cordons Farm, Long Green, Cressing, Braintree, CM778DL

    Received 13 Nov 2013
  7. Decision MadeCC/HLW/16/11

    The continued use of a double relocatable classroom unit for a temporary period until 31 August 2016 without compliance with Condition 3 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/HLW/01/07

    Harlow Integrated Support Centre (Former Commonside Special School),Commonside Road,Harlow,CM18 7EZ

    Received 15 Feb 2011
  8. Decision MadeCC/UTT/04/03

    Screening Opinion: New 450 pupil primary school

    Infants School,Stortford Road,Dunmow,CM6 1DW

    Received 10 Jan 2003
  9. Decision MadeESS/31/18/ROC/26/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 26 – Base level of landfilling for planning application ref: ESS/31/18/ROC (Importation of inert material, installation and use of a plant for the recycling of such material and the final disposal of inert residues, together with the formation of a new access)

    Land at Dollymans Farm, Doublegate Lane, Rawreth, Wickford, SS11 8UD

    Received 4 Dec 2020
  10. Decision MadeESS/10/12/BRW

    Construction of a 9.7m x 6.7m secure asbestos waste transfer facility comprising 2 x 35 yard containers to store the waste. Associated development to include; the construction of an impermeable concrete base with directional fall into an integral compound sump and the installation of a 2m high perimeter fence

    Unit 3, Childerditch Hall Drive, Little Warley, Brentwood, CM13 3HD

    Received 27 Jan 2012
  11. Decision MadeESS/40/12/BRW/SO

    Retrospective application for the use of the site as a material storage, recycling and distribution facility

    Codham Hall Farm, Codham Hall Lane, Great Warley, Brentwood, Essex

    Received 14 May 2012
  12. Decision MadeESS/114/22/CHL/14/01

    Details pursuant to Condition 14 (Ecological Interest) 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 Location: Sandon Quarry, Southend Road, Chelmsford, Sandon, Howe Green, CM2 7TE

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

    Received 19 Jan 2024
  13. Decision MadeCC/ROC/54/25/04/01

    Details pursuant to Condition 4 (Construction Management Plan) – CC/ROC/54/25: Proposed new two-storey Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) School including PV panels, outdoor play spaces, parking area and associated works

    Land at Andrewes Way, Wolsey Park, Rayleigh

    Received 3 Nov 2025
  14. Application WithdrawnCC/UTT/105/05

    Construction of 2 external lifts to provide disabled access

    Newport Free Grammar School,Burywater Lane,Saffron Walden,CB11 3TR

    Received 28 Jul 2005
  15. Decision MadeCC/EPF/48/17/1/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 1 (site commencement) of planning permission reference CC/EPF/48/17: erection of new school block, together with associated access, parking and landscape works [summarised description]

    Oak View School, Whitehills Road, Loughton IG10 1TS

    Received 21 Aug 2018
  16. Decision MadeESS/148/20/CHL/LA1

    Details pursuant to Schedule 3 (Extended aftercare scheme for areas restored to biodiversity) of the legal agreement (dated 21 June 2024) associated with ECC Planning Ref. 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, Generals Lane, Boreham, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 3HR

    Received 24 Apr 2025
  17. Decision MadeESS/19/99/CHL

    The importation of suitable inert material to secure restoration of 1.6 ha of the Drakes Farm reservoir

    Drakes Farm Reservoir,Russell Green Reservoir,Drakes Farm,Boreham,Chelmsford,CM3 3BD

    Received 7 Jun 1999
  18. Decision MadeESS/16/20/UTT/57/02

    Details pursuant to condition 57 (Annual Aftercare report for Autumn 2021/Autumn 2022) of ESS/16/20/UTT. ESS/16/20/UTT is the extant permission for the original development permitted by ESS/65/06/UTT which was for “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”

    Highwoods Quarry, Stortford Road, Dunmow CM6 1SL

    Received 13 Apr 2022
  19. Decision MadeESS/51/08/ROC/27/5

    Details pursuant to Condition 27 – Noise monitoring ESS/51/08/ROC (ROMP of ROC/634/90 The winning and working of sand and gravel and restoration to agriculture by landfill)

    Barling Landfill Site, Mucking Hall Road, BARLING MAGNA, SS3 0NR

    Received 5 Oct 2017
  20. Decision MadeCC/COL/08/16

    The continued use of two classrooms for a temporary period until 31 August 2021 without compliance with Condition 1 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/COL/29/11

    Copford Primary School, School Road, Copford, Essex, CO6 1BX

    Received 11 Mar 2016
  21. Decision MadeESS/36/01/UTT

    Proposed infilling of wrongful encroachment by neighbouring lime works and to return land to agricultural use

    Hazel End Farm,Hazel End,Farnham

    Received 7 Aug 2001
  22. Decision MadeESS/46/08/UTT/18/1

    Continuation of mineral extraction and development of waste recycling and composting facility, including demolition of existing mineral processing plant, construction of waste reception and sorting building enclosing sorting of domestic and commercial and industrial waste to recover recyclables, construction of in-vessel composting units for composting of sorted waste, reprofiling of levels of restored landfill site utilising on site materials, with restoration to parkland,

    Crumps Farm,Stortford Rd,Little Canfield,Great Dunmow,CM6 1SR

    Received 12 Oct 2012
  23. Decision MadeCC/CPT/05/17/6/1

    Proposed single storey extension (396msq) to the western end of the existing primary school to accommodate 4 classrooms, demolition of existing resource room (68msq) and construction of new all-weather artificial grass pitch & associated seating area on a 2.45ha site at Northwick Park Primary School, Third Avenue, Canvey Island,SS8 9SU.

    Northwick Park Primary School, Third Avenue, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 9SU

    Received 30 May 2017
  24. Decision MadeESS/01/12/TEN/SO

    Handling and processing metals, Recycling, Storage of metals

    Martells Industrial Estate,Slough Lane,Ardleigh,Colchester,CO7 7RU

    Received 30 Dec 2011

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