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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6,825 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/BAS/17/13

    Construction of detached teaching block and associated works and removal of existing temporary classbase

    Lincewood Primary School, Berry Lane, Langdon Hills, Basildon, SS166AZ

    Received 15 Apr 2013
  2. Application WithdrawnESX/58/93/HLW

    Rail unloading equipment storage bays and ancillary facilities for use as Aggregate Depot

    British Rail Goods Yard,Harlow Rail Depot,Station Approach,Harlow,CM20 2EL

    Received 15 Nov 1993
  3. Decision MadeESS/44/14/ROC/19/1

    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 21 Apr 2015
  4. Decision MadeCC/BRW/27/18/5/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 5 – Scheme of Tree Protection CC/BRW/27/18 (The construction of a single storey standalone building to provide 6no. classrooms, DT, food & science room, studio, group room, toilet facilities and other associated facilities to allow the expansion of the existing Primary School from a 1FE Primary School (210 pupils) to a 2FE Primary School (420 pupils). The provision of an additional 14 car parking spaces and new cycle and scooter parking facilities.)

    Warley County Primary School, Chindits Lane, Warley, CM14 5LF

    Received 30 May 2019
  5. Decision MadeESS/68/03/CHL/SO

    Screening Opinion for the infilling of the void at St Clere's Hall Pit with inert & inactive waste soils & similar materials.

    St Clere's Hall Pit,Main Road,Danbury,Chelmsford,CM3 4AR

    Received 13 Nov 2003
  6. Decision MadeCC/TEN/05/18

    The erection of a new classroom building at Hamford Primary School on a temporary basis until September 2020

    Hamford C P School, Elm Tree Avenue, WALTON ON THE NAZE, CO14 8TE

    Received 23 Feb 2018
  7. Decision MadeCC/ROC/106/20/7/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 7 - Details of external lighting (Extension to school to provide six additional classrooms, toilets, an office, plant and a storeroom to increase the school by one form entry (150 pupils), relocation of container, open linked canopy and the provision of a substation with associated works CC/ROC/106/20)

    The Sweyne Park School, Sir Walter Raleigh Drive, Rayleigh, SS6 9BZ

    Received 7 Jul 2021
  8. Decision MadeCC/CPT/03/11

    Continuation of redevelopment of the existing Cornelius Vermuyden School site without compliance with Condition 1 (approved details) attached to reserved matters approval reference CC/CPT/71/10 to allow minor material amendments to the approved scheme

    The Cornelius Vermuyden School,Dinant Avenue,Canvey,SS8 9SQ

    Received 17 Dec 2010
  9. Decision MadeCC/EPF/08/17/18/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 18 – Borehole Management Scheme for planning application ref: CC/EPF/08/17 (Junction 7a M11) – Advanced Works Only

    Gilden Way and Sheering Road public highways and land between Sheering Road and M11 Motorway

    Received 28 Feb 2018
  10. Decision MadeESS/63/01/UTT

    Change of use of part of sand pit for temporary recycling centre, skip hire and aggregates sales

    Hollow Road,Widdington,Saffron Walden,CB113SL

    Received 9 Nov 2001
  11. Decision MadeESS/45/11/MAL/NMA/1

    Change in Height of the ISF Building from 13.4M from finished floor level to 12.6M from finished floor level, therefore achieving a reduction in height of 0.8M

    Magnox Electric Plc, Bradwell Power Station, Bradwell-on-sea, Southminster, CM0 7HP

    Received 6 Feb 2012
  12. Decision MadeCC/COL/34/21/8/1

    ‘Details pursuant to Condition 8 – Landscape and Ecological Management Plan - CC/COL/34/21: Development of an Alternative Provision education facility, including a 2-storey classroom block and double-height hall; Multi Use Games Area; new vehicular and pedestrian access/egress; parking; landscaping and associated works.’

    Land situated off Walnut Tree Way, Colchester, Essex

    Received 12 Dec 2022
  13. Decision MadeCC/EPF/24/17/6/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 6 – Bat Assessment – CC/EPF/24/17 (The provision of an new all-weather MUGA pitch together with galvanised powder coated metal fence and the provision of a new footpath from the existing playing field entrance).

    Roding Valley High School, Alderton Hill, Loughton, IG103JA

    Received 30 Oct 2017
  14. Decision MadeCC/BTE/31/09

    Erection of a three storey enclosed lift to the western elevation of the existing science block and the construction of a new access ramp with canopy to comply with the regulations as set out in the Disability Discrimination Act 2004

    Hedingham School,Yeldham Road,Sible Hedingham,Halstead,CO9 3QH

    Received 16 Apr 2009
  15. Decision MadeCC/EPF/61/15/NMA1

    Amended layout of toilets and cloaks area of the reception classrooms and revised door and window positions on the north west elevation and south west elevation. Amended layout to classroom 5 to suit structural conditions. Omission of roof turrets.

    St Andrews CofE Primary School, School Green Lane, North Weald, Epping, Essex, CM16 6EH

    Received 4 Jan 2016
  16. Decision MadeCC/CHL/64/06

    The construction of permanent single storey extension for the accommodation of 4 classrooms and a small extension to existing hall

    Downham C of E School,Church Road,Ramsden Heath,Billericay,CM11 1NU

    Received 27 Apr 2006
  17. Decision MadeCC/CHL/29/08

    The continued use and retention of relocatable classroom until 31 August 2013 without complying with Condition 1 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/CHL/24/03

    Barnes Farm Infant & Junior Schools,Henniker Gate,Chelmer Village,Chelmsford,CM2 6QH

    Received 20 Mar 2008
  18. Decision MadeESS/04/02/BAS

    Use of buildings and rear yard as an inert Waste Transfer Station

    Magnum House,Swinborne Road,Basildon,SS13 1AX

    Received 11 Jan 2002
  19. Decision MadeESS/133/20/TEN/SO

    EIA SCREENING OPINION – Proposed construction of a second agricultural reservoir involving the extraction and exportation of sand and gravel and soils; the erection and use of an on-site processing plant; and other ancillary development/works (including changes to the extant planning permission for the first reservoir)

    Lufkins Farm, Great Bentley Road, Frating, Colchester

    Received 20 Nov 2020
  20. Decision MadeESS/59/04/MAL

    Cont extraction of S&G, inc ops of a low profile washing & screening plant & ancillary ops, & construction of an ag reservoir without complying with Cond 2 (details),6& 8 (end date) 23 (Vehicle movements) & 46 (time limit) for ESS/76/03/MAL

    Chapel Farm,Lt Totham,Maldon,CM9 8LX

    Received 29 Nov 2004
  21. Decision MadeCC/TEN/08/14

    The replacement of 2 no. existing glasshouse roof mounted plant room enclosures with insulated glass reinforced plastic units

    Ravenscroft Primary School, Nayland Drive, Clacton-on-sea, CO168TZ

    Received 14 Jan 2014
  22. Appeal DecidedESS/44/08/UTT

    Continuation of the evacuation of sand and subsequent restoration of the land to agricultural use, including deposit of refuse (inert waste only), without compliance with conditions 3 (cessation of operations by 30 June 2009 and restoration by 30 June 2010) and 4 (removal of buildings, plant and machinery by 30 November 2009) attached to planning permission reference ESS/33/02/UTT/REV

    Hollow Road,Widdington,Saffron Walden,CB113SL

    Received 19 Aug 2008
  23. Decision MadeCC/CHL/148/06

    The erection of two New 3 metre high gates and 2.4 metre high fencing at Existing Entrance points

    Boswells School,Burnham Road,Springfield,Chelmsford,CM1 6LY

    Received 24 Oct 2006
  24. Decision MadeESS/13/17/ROC/7/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 7 – Noise Monitoring: ESS/13/17/ROC (Continuation of the development of a coastal nature reserve without compliance with: Conditions 2 (Submitted details), 26 (Maintenance of Rights of Way and permissive routes), 38 (Completion by 31 December 2025), 39 (Removal of construction equipment by 31 December 2025) and 40 (Importation of waste via River Crouch only), AND without compliance with Conditions 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 34, 35, 36 and 41 attached to planning permission ref ESS/44/14/ROC, TO ALLOW modifications to the landform design within Cells 2, 3 and 4 (negating the need to import waste material and no further breaching of sea walls) and to bring forward the proposed date for completion to 2022, TOGETHER WITH the redesign and extension of the parking area, addition of access ramps to the northerly sea wall in Cell 5, the use of the material handling area for storage of dismantled infrastructure and associated works)

    Wallasea Island RSPB, Creeksea Ferry Road, Wallasea Island, SS4 2HD

    Received 7 Jun 2018

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