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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6,825 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/BRW/43/23/6/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 6 – Details of windows and doors (Proposed replacement Park Rangers Office at Weald Park Visitors Centre, Weald Country Park, Weald Road, South Weald, Essex, CM14 5QS) CC/BRW/43/23

    Weald Park Visitors Centre, Weald Country Park, Weald Road, South Weald Essex, CM14 5QS

    Received 6 Oct 2023
  2. Decision MadeCC/BTE/45/16/3/1

    Proposed extensions to the existing school to accommodate 2 new classrooms, staff room, office and ancillary facilities, an increase in the height of the roof over the existing main school hall, the provision of an external canopy to provide an outdoor play area for the nursery and the provision of a new all-weather play area

    De Vere Primary School, Kirby Hall Road, Castle Hedingham, Halstead, CO9 3EA

    Received 28 Nov 2016
  3. Decision MadeCC/CHL/57/09

    Continued use of classbase without complying with time limit condition (CC/CHL/103/07)

    Mildmay Infant and Nursery School,Robin Way,Chelmsford,CM2 8AU

    Received 8 Jul 2009
  4. Decision MadeCC/TEN/84/01

    Extension to form new library. Alterations to form new entrance, reception area, enlarge ICT suite & relocate medical room.

    Holland Park Primary School,Holland Road,Holland on Sea,Clacton on Sea,CO15 6NG

    Received 22 Jun 2001
  5. Decision MadeESS/04/19/BAS

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the installation and operation of the Quick Solid Recovered Fuel Line (QSRF Line) at the Essex MBT Facility, Courtauld Road, Basildon, Essex

    Essex MBT Facility, Courtauld Road, Basildon, SS13 1FL

    Received 18 Jan 2019
  6. Decision MadeCC/BTE/129/98

    Continued use of 1 No RL7 No 228 and 1 No DL7 No 229 Relocatable Class room units

    Tabor High School,Panfield Lane,Braintree,CM7 2TW

    Received 16 Nov 1998
  7. Decision MadeCC/TEN/12/09

    The installation of a new doorway with DDA compliant access ramp and associated all weather canopy, a free standing all weather canopy to the schools main entrance, extension and alteration of the playground areas with a new drainage system

    All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School,Main Rd,Dovercourt,Harwich,CO12 4HT

    Received 10 Feb 2009
  8. Considering Consultation Responses/Report being PreparedCC/BTE/25/26/07/01

    Details pursuant to Condition 7 (Hard and soft landscaping) – CC/BTE/25/26: Erection of a new single-storey building to provide classrooms, a studio and ancillary spaces, including PV Panels, together with an associated outdoor learning area, extended car park, new hard play areas, improved access from Public Footpath No. 61, secure cycle parking, refuse store, ASHPs, and ancillary development

    St Peter's Church Of England Primary School, Myneer Park, Coggeshall, Essex, CO6 1YU

    Received 14 Sept 2026
  9. Decision MadeCC/HLW/149/06

    The installation of two single storey relocatable classroom units with toilet facilities

    The Henry Moore Primary School,Kiln Lane,Church Langley,Harlow,CM17 9LW

    Received 9 Nov 2006
  10. Decision MadeESS/48/01/COL/R/27/5

    Review of Mineral Planning Permissions

    Colchester Quarry, Warren Lane, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0NN

    Received 4 Apr 2013
  11. Decision MadeESS/20/18/UTT/54/1

    Details pursuant to condition 54 (Pre-settlement levels) of ESS/20/18/UTT. ESS/20/18/UTT was for “Continuation of the winning and working of sand and gravel, erection of a concrete plant, workshop and ancillary buildings, and the importation and treatment of inert material to produce secondary aggregate and reclamation material for progressive restoration to landscaped farmland originally permitted by planning permission ref. ESS/52/13/UTT without compliance with Condition 4 (Hours of operation) to allow heavy goods vehicles to travel off site between the hours 0600 and 0700 Monday to Saturday.”

    Highwoods Quarry, Stortford Road, Dunmow CM6 1SL

    Received 13 Apr 2020
  12. Decision MadeESS/48/01/COL/R24/3

    Review of Mineral Planning Permissions

    See ESS/11/00/col,Bellhouse & Abbotstone Landfill Site,Warren Lane,Stanway,Colchester,CO3 0NN

    Received 23 Sept 2015
  13. Decision MadeESS/16/14/MAL/18/5

    Details pursuant to Condition 18 (Noise Monitoring) of planning permission ESS/16/14/MAL for the “Extension of time to existing quarry for an additional 15 years to 31st December 2029 and amendments to existing operation to allow for the importation of inert waste material for restoration”

    Asheldham Quarry, Southminster Road, Asheldham, Essex, CM0 7DZ

    Received 4 Nov 2019
  14. Decision MadeESS/35/08/TEN

    Part change of use from industrial use (classes B1 and B2) to form recycling facility of non-ferrous metals to include ferrous metals sourced from domestic and industrial equipment

    Doe Metal Recycling,Part of Pafkin Site,Valleybridge Road,Clacton-on-Sea

    Received 1 Sept 2008
  15. Decision MadeESS/16/14/MAL/18/12

    Details pursuant to Condition 18 (Noise Monitoring) of planning permission ESS/16/14/MAL for the "Extension of time to existing quarry for an additional 15 years to 31st December 2029 and amendments to existing operation to allow for the importation of inert waste material for restoration"

    Asheldham Quarry, Southminster Road, Asheldham, Essex, CM0 7DZ

    Received 28 Jan 2022
  16. Decision MadeCC/EPF/126/05

    The retention of one relocatable classbase until 8 September 2008 without compliance with Condition 1 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/EPF/137/02

    Chigwell Primary School,Chigwell Primary School,50 High Road,Chigwell,IG7 6DW

    Received 12 Sept 2005
  17. Decision MadeESS/28/14/CHL/15/1

    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
  18. Decision MadeCC/CHL/12/23

    Proposed replacement heating plant (Air Source Heat Pumps).

    Rettendon Primary School, Main Road, Rettendon, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8DW

    Received 27 Jan 2023
  19. Decision MadeESS/30/11/CHL/8/1

    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,Southend Road,Chelmsford,CM2 7TE

    Received 2 Aug 2012
  20. Application WithdrawnCC/COL/34/14/NMA1

    Non-material amendment to permission ref CC/COL/34/14 to allow an alternative brick colour, retention of approximately 2,000m3 of soil on site to construct play mounds and an increase in depth of soffit on the gable ends of the Primary School and Early Years Centre.

    Land North of Apprentice Drive, New Braiswick Park, Colchester, Essex

    Received 16 Feb 2015
  21. Decision MadeCC/HLW/06/15

    The retention of two classbases until 31 August 2020 without complying with Condition 2 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/HLW/117/10

    Harlowbury School, Watlington Road, Harlow, CM170DX

    Received 12 Jan 2015
  22. Decision MadeCC/TEN/31/21/NMA3

    Non-material amendment to revise the vehicular maintenance access to ‘pond 4’ as approved as part of 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 12 Mar 2026
  23. Decision MadeESS/09/18/COL/SO

    Erection of Clean Materials Recycling Facility at Existing Established Recycling/Recovery Facility, Relocation of Existing Staff Welfare Facility, Provision of Additional Staff Parking, Culverting Section of Existing Swale, Additional Landscaping, Rainwater Harvesting together with amendments to site operating hours and HGV movement times to permit 24 HGV Movements between 07:00- 16-30 hours on Good Friday's

    Land at Greenacres, Packards Lane, Wormingford

    Received 9 Apr 2018
  24. Decision MadeESS/44/14/ROC/12/1

    Continuation of the importation of waste to develop a coastal nature reserve without compliance with condition 2 (compliance with submitted details) attached to permission ref ESS/09/14/ROC to allow modifications to the landform design within Cells 1 and 5, including a net reduction of suitable natural waste material in Cell 1 by approximately 450,000m3.

    Land at Wallasea Island, Rochford, SS4 2HD

    Received 29 May 2015

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