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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6,825 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/TEN/111/20/SO

    Erection of a detached single storey teaching block, sports hall to create accommodation for a net increase of 150 pupils and covered link with associated works

    Clacton County High School, Walton Road, Clacton on Sea, Essex, CO15 6DZ

    Received 5 Oct 2020
  2. Decision MadeESS/06/15/COL/4e/1

    Retrospective application for continuation of use of the restored Abbotstone North Landfill Site without compliance with Conditions 2 (Development Details), 3 (Reinstatement Details), 12 (Landscaping Scheme Design), 19 (AoD Levels), and 22 (Aftercare Scheme) attached to planning permission ESS/07/01/COL/REV to allow the retention of amended contours within the Abbotstone North landfill site, along the boundary with the ECC closed landfill and with Public Footpath 15

    Colchester Quarry (Bellhouse), Warren Lane, Colchester, Essex

    Received 24 Feb 2017
  3. Decision MadeESS/35/13/UTT/33/1

    Continuation of use of land for skip hire, waste recycling, waste transfer and green waste composting operations, involving the importation, deposit, sorting, recycling, processing of waste materials (including construction and demolition waste, soil, wood, metal, plastics, green waste, road planings) the storage of skips, waste and recovered materials and use of processing machinery (including soil screeners, concrete crushers, mechanical concrete splitter, trommel shredder, loading shovels, 360 degree excavators and picking conveyors) and vehicles. The sale, storage and exportation of recovered materials. The importation, storage and sale of aggregate materials, including sand, gravel and ballast all permitted by planning permission ref ESS/49/07/UTT without compliance with condition 2 (cessation date) to allow extended period for development of an additional 12 years until 31 December 2025 and restoration by 30 June 2026. (NB The timescales have been revised by condition. Cessation required by 30 April 2022 with restoration by 30 September 2023)

    Widdington Pit, Hollow Road, Widdington, CB11 3SL

    Received 19 Jun 2014
  4. Decision MadeESS/148/20/CHL

    Continuation of development permitted by CHL/1019/87 without compliance with condition 1 (Application details), condition 3 (Completion of extraction and restoration) and condition 12 (Phasing) to allow for a temporary suspension of extraction within Boreham Airfield, relocation of field conveyor to Park Farm extraction area, amended phasing scheme and an extension of time to complete extraction and restoration. Planning permission CHL/1019/87 was for “Winning and working of sand and gravel.”

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

    Received 21 Dec 2020
  5. Decision MadeCC/COL/177/02/LB

    Alterations to pupil toilets to provide separate areas, formation of new Medical Room, plus alterations to entrance to form secure lobby area

    St John's Green Primary School,St John's Green,Colchester,CO2 7HE

    Received 6 Nov 2002
  6. Application WithdrawnESS/37/10/BTE

    The change of use from the existing abattoir to a waste transfer station including outside storage of 2 containers (40m3) capacity and the storage of up to 150 skips (capacity 6 to 8m3)

    Bakers Lane,Black Notley,Braintree,CM77 8QS

    Received 26 Aug 2010
  7. Decision MadeCC/HLW/95/07

    The continued use of a relocatable classroom unit until 31 July 2012 without complying with Condition 1 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/HLW/136/02

    Fawbert & Barnards (UNDL) PS,London Rd,Old Harlow,Harlow,CM17 0DA

    Received 20 Jul 2007
  8. Decision MadeESS/47/10/ROC/33/9

    Annual noise monitoring submission pursuant to Condition 27 of ESS/51/08/ROC and Condition 33 of ESS/47/10/ROC

    Barling Marsh Quarry & Landfill, Mucking Hall Road, Barling Magna, SS3 0NR

    Received 30 Sept 2021
  9. Decision MadeESS/39/14/BTE/29/1

    Extraction of an estimated 2.5 million tonnes of sand and gravel together with the provision of an new access from Little Braxted Lane; and the installation/construction and operation of primary processing and ancillary facilities comprising washing and bagging plant, silt lagoons, weighbridge, site management office, mess room and maintenance workshop; with restoration to agriculture and water based nature conservation habitats

    Land at Colemans Farm, Colemans Farm, Little Braxted Lane, Rivenhall, Witham, CM8 3EX

    Received 22 Jun 2016
  10. Decision MadeESS/80/21/UTT

    Demolition of an existing workshop and the construction of a replacement building (in a revised location)

    Widdington Pit, Hollow Road, Widdington, CB11 3SL

    Received 2 Sept 2021
  11. Application WithdrawnCC/CHL/100/08

    Additional relocatable classroom building for the duration of the construction works currently on site and the rotation of an existing relocatable classroom building.

    Danbury Park County Primary School,Well Lane,Danbury,Chelmsford,CM3 4AB

    Received 1 Sept 2008
  12. Decision MadeESS/51/14/TEN

    Change of use of land from agriculture to aggregates recycling facility incorporating permanent noise barrier, mobile site office and HGV parking area.

    19 Harwich Road, Ardleigh, Colchester, CO7 7LT

    Received 10 Nov 2014
  13. Decision MadeCC/BTE/99/98

    Construction of a single classbase extension in permanent construction as part of a programme to reduce class sizes. Proposal comprises teaching and practical area, toilet facilities, coats area and link to main building. Construction of hard play

    St Mary's C of E County Primary School,Docwra Road,Kelvedon,Colchester,CO5 9DS

    Received 12 Aug 1998
  14. Decision MadeESS/08/10/TEN-21b

    Aftercare Scheme

    Fen Farm, Elmstead Market, Colchester, Essex

    Received 23 Mar 2011
  15. Decision MadeCC/COL/35/19/24/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 24 – Scheme for obscuring visibility of properties in Rook End - 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 22 Oct 2019
  16. Decision MadeCC/HLW/17/09

    Works to comprise the relocation of an existing temporary classroom for a temporary period of 5 years.

    Burnt Mill Comprehensive School,First Avenue,Harlow,CM20 2NR

    Received 24 Feb 2009
  17. Decision MadeESS/34/15/BTE/08/04

    Notification of planned abnormal loads on 6 February 2023 leaving the IWMF site. Notification as required by condition 8 of ESS/34/15/BTE. ESS/34/15/BTE was for an Integrated Waste Management Facility.

    Land at Rivenhall Airfield, Coggeshall Road (A120), Braintree CO5 9DF

    Received 24 Jan 2023
  18. Decision MadeCC/BTE/51/08

    Creation of a new single hall, staffroom extension and classbase with associated external hard and soft landscaping including a new woodland area and woodland walk pathway for disabled access. The removal of two relocatable classrooms

    Gosfield County Primary School,The Street,Gosfield,Halstead,CO9 1ST

    Received 6 May 2008
  19. Decision MadeCC/HLW/34/00

    New nursery extension, removal of one existing demountable off-site, relocation of other existing demountable

    Milwards Primary School and Nursery,Paringdon Road,Harlow,CM19 4QX

    Received 17 May 2000
  20. Decision MadeESS/34/11/MAL/12/1

    Continuation of the winning and working and subsequent restoration of the site permitted by ESS/12/98/MAL without compliance with Condition 6 (Removal of plant, machinery, foundations, roadways and buildings by 31 December 2011 and upon their removal the land shall be restored in accordance with agreed restoration scheme) to allow removal by 16 February 2014 and Condition 8 (Hours of operation) to allow night water pumping.

    Royal Oak Quarry,Chelmsford Rd,Danbury,Chelmsford,CM9 6TJ

    Received 2 Jul 2012
  21. Decision MadeESS/39/23/BTE/41/03

    Details pursuant to partial discharge of condition 41 (Noise monitoring February 2026) of planning permission ref. ESS/39/23/BTE. ESS/39/23/BTE is the extant planning permission for the Rivenhall Integrated Waste Management Facility

    Land at Rivenhall Airfield, Coggeshall Road, Braintree, CO5 9DF

    Received 27 Feb 2026
  22. Decision MadeCC/EPF/39/10

    Extensions and alterations to provide new front entrance and office accommodation, sickroom, IT/multimedia room, Deputy Head room, parent /Special Educational Needs/group room, staffroom and toilet accommodation

    St John Fisher Catholic Primary School,Burney Drive,Loughton,IG10 2DY

    Received 10 Mar 2010
  23. Decision MadeESS/47/10/ROC/33/3

    Revise the pre-settlement contours of the existing landfill operation through the importation of non-hazardous waste, with associated extension in time requiring all operations to have ceased and the site to be restored by 31 December 2016 The application also provides for open windrow composting of green waste to take place at the site, with the product used for soil improvement at the siteand revision of localised post settlement contours, including the infilling of a pond

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

    Received 24 Sept 2013
  24. Decision MadeCC/BTE/107/10/8/1

    Construction of a combined foot and cycle bridge, approach ramps and connecting foot/cycleway between Mill Park Drive and Charter Way, adjacent to Braintree Freeport Railway Station, over the Braintree to Witham branch railway.

    Braintree Freeport Village, Charter Way, Braintree, CM7 78YH

    Received 10 Oct 2012

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