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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6,825 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/CHL/12/16

    The provision of a double classbase for a temporary period of 18 months

    Little Waltham C Of E Primary School, The Street, Little Waltham, Chelmsford, CM3 3NY

    Received 1 Apr 2016
  2. Decision MadeESS/04/09/TEN

    Continuation of development without complying with condition 17 (restoration) attached to planning permission ref ESS/52/97/TEN (R) seeking variations to the approved restoration Scheme to allow for revised contours and the existing amenity lakes to be used for nature conservation purposes, angling and the creation of wet grassland conservation areas

    Plumptons Farm,Ford Lane,Alresford,Colchester,CO7 8BB

    Received 28 Jan 2009
  3. Decision MadeCC/UTT/03/18

    Erection of extension to school to accommodate additional 35 pupils with associated works and hard play extension

    Clavering Primary School, Stortford Road, Clavering, CB11 4PE

    Received 31 Jan 2018
  4. Decision MadeESS/61/21/CHL/19/01

    Details pursuant to condition 19 (Scheme of hard, soft and boundary landscaping works) of ESS/61/21/CHL. ESS 61/21/CHL was for “Pyrolysis Plant to generate electricity from imported solid recovered fuel, associated building and offices”

    Land adjacent to Chelmsford City Racecourse, Great Leighs, CM3 1QP

    Received 4 Oct 2021
  5. Decision MadeCC/TEN/31/21/4/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 4 – Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) 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 13 Jun 2022
  6. Decision MadeCC/COL/167/01/LB

    Erection of ornamental ductile iron bollards & strengthening the existing arch barrels

    Ford Street Bridge,A1124 Ford Street,Aldham,Colchester

    Received 16 Nov 2001
  7. Decision MadeCC/BAS/06/09

    The continued use of three classbases for a temporary period until 31 August 2011 without compliance with condition 2 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/BAS/164/05

    Pitsea Junior School,High Road,Pitsea,Basildon,SS133AB

    Received 20 Jan 2009
  8. Decision MadeESS/60/02/CHL

    The development comprises the temporary siting of a portable office, 2 portable toilets, portable cabin and associated plant parking areas

    Besteads Farm, Pratts Farm Lane,Essex Regiment Way,Broomfield,Chelmsford,CM3 3PR

    Received 21 Nov 2002
  9. Decision MadeCC/COL/13/15

    The retention of 1 classbase, ancillary tarmac surfacing and two 1.4m high fences for a temporary period until 31 August 2020 without complying with Condition 6 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/COL/61/11

    Fordham All Saints Primary School, Mill Road, Fordham, Colchester, CO6 3NN

    Received 12 Jan 2015
  10. Decision MadeESS/37/12/CPT

    Erection of GRP Kiosk

    Canvey Island STW, Thames Road, Canvey Island, SS8 0HR

    Received 12 Jun 2012
  11. Decision MadeCC/BAS/81/19

    Construction of a single-storey permanent standalone classroom building and relocation of hardstanding play area

    Beauchamps High School, Beauchamps Drive, Wickford. SS11 8LY

    Received 25 Sept 2019
  12. Decision MadeCC/BAS/67/00

    Location of community artwork in the form of metal railings of a maximum of 1.9 metres in height

    The New Laindon Library,Laindon Former Police Station Site,New Century Road,Laindon,Basildon,SS156AG

    Received 21 Aug 2000
  13. Decision MadeCC/UTT/36/22/14/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 14 (Lighting Strategy) attached to planning permission ref: CC/UTT/36/22 (Change of use from a Waste Transfer Station to a Highway Depot)

    Essex County Council Waste Transfer Station, Chelmsford Road, Great Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1LW

    Received 15 Jun 2023
  14. Decision MadeCC/BTE/90/09

    Floodlighting to artificial sports pitch and community use of artificial sports pitch without compliance with Condition 5 (Use of sports pitch to be restricted to use by school) of planning permission CC/BTE/128/08 to allow use of the artificial sports pitch by the school and wider community Monday to Saturday 08:00 to 20:15 only

    Lyons Hall School,Deerleap Way,Braintree,CM7 9DH

    Received 9 Nov 2009
  15. Decision MadeCC/CHL/84/05

    The erection of a single storey flat roof front entrance lobby

    St Johns C of E Primary School,Little Baddow Road,Danbury,Chelmsford,CM4 4NS

    Received 13 Jun 2005
  16. Decision MadeESS/28/14/CHL/14/1

    Use of previously imported materials for the construction and expansion of a screening bund to the existing recycling facility and to achieve revised restoration of former silt lagoons to biodiversity areas. In addition approval under condition 42 of Planning Permission CHL/1890/87 to allow importation of 12,000m3 of clean soils and clays for restoration purpose

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

    Received 10 Jul 2015
  17. Decision MadeCC/BTE/38/13

    To allow a minor material amendment to planning permission CC/BTE/02/13 (the expansion of Elm Hall Primary School to 210 Place Primary School, comprising of a new single story extension to provide 3 classrooms (early years unit) ICT provision, group room, staff and ancillary accommodation. Extension to hall to provide dedicated storage and new hard play area to the north of the site. Development would also include landscaping to provide new and reconfigured external play areas and access ramps/steps, cycle parking, fencelines for security purposes 3 No. car parking spaces and a new pedestrian path from the Highway) to include a safety guardrail on the extension.

    Elm Hall Cp School, Conrad Road, Witham, CM8 2SD

    Received 22 May 2013
  18. Decision MadeCC/COL/52/20/5/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 5 – Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy CC/COL/52/20 (The provision of a permanent single storey modular classbase and multi-use play area (MUPA))

    St Lawrence Primary School, Rectory Road, Rowhedge, CO5 7HR

    Received 28 Jul 2020
  19. Decision MadeCC/TEN/19/02

    Screening Opinion: Proposed new 210 place Primary School

    Two Village Primary School,Mayes Lane,Ramsey,Harwich,CO12 5HP

    Received 21 Jan 2002
  20. Decision MadeCC/BAS/81/19/NMA1

    Non-material amendment of planning permission ref: CC/BAS/81/19 to allow a change of colour to the plinth of the approved building from red brick to blue brick.

    Beauchamps High School. Beauchamps Drive, Wickford, SS11 8LY

    Received 28 Feb 2020
  21. Decision MadeCC/CHL/85/21/14/01

    Details pursuant to partial discharge of condition 14 (Lighting details for Section 1A) of CC/CHL/85/21. CC/CHL/85/21 was for “Chelmsford North East Bypass (CNEB): A single carriageway road between Roundabout 4 of the Beaulieu Park Radial Distributor Road (RDR1) and a new roundabout on the A131 at Chatham Green plus dualling of the existing A131 between Chatham Green and Deres Bridge roundabout. With one intermediate roundabout, 3 road overbridges and 1 pedestrian/cycle/horse overbridge. Together with other associated works and landscaping.”

    Land between Beaulieu Park (north of Generals Lane), Boreham Parish, and Deres Bridge Roundabout on A131, Great & Little Leighs Parish, to the north east of Chelmsford.

    Received 19 Sept 2025
  22. Decision MadeCC/BTE/127/03

    The retention of 1RL classroom until 31/8/2004 without complying with cond 1 (time limit) attached to pp CC/BTE/117/02 & the retention of 1RL classroom until 31/8/2004 without complying with cond 1 (time limit) attached to pp CC/BTE/45/01

    Notley Green County Primary School,Blickling Road,Great Notley,Braintree,CM7 7LJ

    Received 13 Aug 2003
  23. Decision MadeESS/35/02/CHL

    Proposed importation of material suitable for the construction of internal haul roads and its retention on site, contrary to condition 4 attached to approved application ESS/02/99/CHL

    Old Hall and Generals Farms,Boreham,Chelmsford,CM2 6GF

    Received 2 Jul 2002
  24. Decision MadeESS/65/06/UTT/34/1

    Soil Movements

    Highwood Quarry, Stortford Road, Little Easton, Near Great Dunmow, Essex

    Received 12 Dec 2011

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These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Essex County Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.

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