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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6,825 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 MadeESS/18/12/UTT/10/1

    Change of Use of land to a Waste Transfer Station to include the erection of a building for transfer/bulking of municipal and trade waste, together with ancillary development including dual weighbridge, office, staff welfare building, firewater holding tanks and pump-house, underground surface water drainage tanks and pipework, package sewage treatment plant and pipework, vehicle wash system, staff car and cycle parking, vehicle hardstanding, fencing, improvements to the access road off Chelmsford Road and associated works

    Ambulance Station, Chelmsford Road, Dunmow, CM6 1LW

    Received 12 Mar 2013
  2. Decision MadeESS/50/09/TEN

    Continuation of use as an agricultural reservoir without compliance with condition number 2 (plan details, shape of reservoir) attached to planning permission ESS/13/07/TEN to allow completion and extension of the agricultural reservoir

    Lodge Farm,Lodge Farm Lane,St Osyth,Clacton-0n-Sea,CO16 8SA

    Received 27 Nov 2009
  3. Application WithdrawnCC/COL/38/09

    The continued use of Youth Centre and associated offices until 30 April 2014, without complying with condition 1 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/COL/07/01

    Highwoods Youth Centre,Highwoods Approach,Colchester

    Received 30 Apr 2009
  4. Decision MadeCC/CHL/97/02

    Proposed variation of condition 1 (time limit ) of approved permission CC/CHL/13/97 to read 'this permission shall expire on 31 July 2007'

    The Tyrrells School,Tavistock Road,Springfield,Chelmsford,CM1 6JN

    Received 14 Jun 2002
  5. Decision MadeCC/BAS/129/06

    Planning permission for the revised location of all weather sports pitch at the school from that approved under CC/BAS/148/05

    Lee Chapel County Primary School,The Knares,Basildon,SS16 5RU

    Received 14 Sept 2006
  6. Application WithdrawnCC/UTT/06/04

    The continued utilisation of the relocatable unit until 31 December 2008, complying with conditions set out in the planning permission CC/UTT/115/98 except condition 1 relating to time limit.

    Wimbish Primary School,Wimbish County Primary School,Maple Lane,Tye Green,Wimbish,Saffron Walden,CB10 2XE

    Received 22 Dec 2003
  7. Decision MadeCC/TEN/40/14

    Change of use of the existing Caretaker’s house from residential (C3) to education (D1). The construction of a single storey extension to the existing building

    Spring Meadow Primary School, Pound Farm Lane, Dovercourt, Harwich, CO12 4LB

    Received 11 Jun 2014
  8. Decision MadeCC/CPT/88/08, BAS/87

    Upgrading of the A13/A130/B1464 Sadlers Farm Junction and adjoining A13 road west to the Pitsea Interchange and A130 road north to the Rayleigh Spur roundabout. Revisions to the scheme approved under planning permission CC/BAS/105/07 and CC/CPT/106/07 as detailed in the revised supporting statement forming part of this planning application and shown on the application plans and drawings

    A13/A130 Sadlers Farm Junction,London Road,Basildon

    Received 15 Jul 2008
  9. Decision MadeCC/BRW/10/05

    Relacement of existing 1 metre wall and gates with new 1.8 metre wall and weldmesh gates

    ECC Land adjacent to 114 , Thorndon Avenue, West Horndon, Brentwood,West Horndon Primary School,Thorndon Avenue,West Horndon,Brentwood,CM13 3TR

    Received 26 Jan 2005
  10. Decision MadeCC/MAL/04/07

    Installation of a temporary relocatable classroom unit for a period of five years

    Cold Norton Primary School,St Stephens Road,Cold Norton,Maldon,CM3 6JE

    Received 8 Jan 2007
  11. Decision MadeESS/11/04/COL

    The extension of the existing composting facility to include the formation of 16,000m2 of hard standing, a lagoon, poratcabin and fuel storage area together with the export of up to 20% per annum of composted material and the retention of a weighbridge

    Blind Lane,Birch Airfield,Blind Lane,Birch,Colchester,CO5 9HH

    Received 19 Feb 2004
  12. Decision MadeESS/17/20/UTT/9/03

    Details pursuant to condition 9 (Noise monitoring results for March 2022) of Planning permission ESS/17/20/UTT. ESS/17/20/UTT was a variation to “Importation of 70,000m3 per annum of inert waste and the installation and use of a soils washing plant for the recycling of waste, together with associated access onto the highway and a separate silt press” originally permitted under ESS/45/15/UTT

    Highwood Quarry, Stortford Road, Great Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1SL

    Received 2 Aug 2022
  13. Decision MadeESS/39/13/TEN/16/2

    Details pursuant to Condition 16 – Noise monitoring for planning application ref: ESS/39/13/TEN (Winning and working of minerals with progressive infilling)

    Brightlingsea Quarry, Moverons Lane, Brightlingsea, CO7 0SB

    Received 26 Apr 2019
  14. Decision MadeCC/HLW/51/09/NMA

    Non material amendment to pp CC/HLW/51/09 to allow minor changes to the elevations (window configuration & atrium roof), main entrance & canopy & roof plan.

    Passmores School and Technology College,Tendring Road,Harlow,CM18 6RW

    Received 3 Aug 2010
  15. Decision MadeCHL/1019/87/4/5

    Winning and working of sand and gravel

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

    Received 23 Sept 2014
  16. Decision MadeCC/CHL/131/03

    Upgrading disabled access including ramp to main entrance, extend lights, signage and designated parking

    Danbury Library & Youth Centre,Maldon Road,Danbury,Chelmsford,CM3 4NQ

    Received 26 Sept 2003
  17. Decision MadeESS/89/25/CHL/01/01

    Details pursuant to condition 1 (Notification of commencement date) of ESS/89/25/CHL. ESS/89/25/CHL is the varied permission for "Use of a coated roadstone plant and associated facilities for the manufacture of coated roadstone products using predominantly sand and gravel and recycled aggregates produced at the existing quarry"

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

    Received 26 Aug 2026
  18. Decision MadeCC/CHL/105/02

    Proposed variation of condition 1 (time limit) attached to approved application CC/CHL/15/97 to allow retention of two double and one triple classbase until July 31st 2007

    Moulsham High, Junior & Infant School,Brian Close,Chelmsford,CM2 9ES

    Received 27 Jun 2002
  19. Decision MadeCC/HLW/86/02

    Construction of a new Office Area

    West Essex Pupil Referral Unit, Mowbray Road, Harlow. CM20 2LS,Tany's Dell County Primary School,Mowbray Road,Harlow,CM20 2LS

    Received 11 Jun 2002
  20. Decision MadeCC/UTT/133/07/LB

    Retrospective application for amendments to rooflight dimensions, installation of maintenance access equipment to roof, lead weathering to parapet copings & as built air handling equipment arrangement. Application for installation of additional maintenance access equipment to roof.

    Saffron Walden Library,Market Place,Saffron Walden,CB10 1HR

    Received 18 Sept 2007
  21. Decision MadeESS/18/99/CHL

    Variation of Condition 1 of CHL/1351/88 to allow an extension of time to 31 May 2003 for completion of all mineral extraction and 30 September 2003 for completion of all restoration works

    Margaret Woods Farm,Broads Green,Gt Waltham,Chelmsford,CM3 1DZ

    Received 22 Jun 1999
  22. Decision MadeESS/54/13/MAL/SO

    Continuation of development for digging of sand and gravel and erection of washing plant without compliance with conditions 1 and 3 (approved details) attached to planning permission ESS/34/10/MAL to allow changes the approved restoration scheme (retrospective).

    Southminster Quarry, Goldsands Road, Southminster, Essex, CM0 7JR

    Received 12 Sept 2013
  23. Decision MadeCC/COL/69/11/6/1

    No lighting temporary or permanent shall be erected or installed until details of the location, height, design, sensors and luminance have been submitted to and approved in writing by the County Planning Authority. The details shall ensure the lighting is designed to minimise the potential nuisance of light spillage on adjoining properties and highways. The lighting shall be erected, installed and operated in accordance with the approved details.

    Heathlands Primary School, New Church Road, West Bergholt, Colchester, CO6 3JF

    Received 9 Mar 2012
  24. Decision MadeESS/30/13/TEN

    Retrospective application for use of the site as a storage and distribution facility for waste/reclaim materials and goods. Associated development includes amendments to the existing access, existing loading/unloading areas and the provision of additional signage

    Sladburys Farm, Sladburys Lane, Clacton-on-sea, CO154SS

    Received 14 Jun 2013

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