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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6,825 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/07/14

    Proposed single storey extension forming additional teaching areas.

    Laindon Park Primary School, Church Hill, Basildon, Laindon, Essex, SS15 5SE

    Received 21 Jan 2014
  2. Decision MadeESS/69/21/BTE/NMA1

    Non material amendment to planning application: ESS/69/21/BTE (Importation of inert waste material to infill existing voids and reinstate land to agricultural use) to discharge planning conditions 10, 11, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 and 30 in accordance with the details previously approved under planning permission ref: ESS/95/20/BTE

    Tile Kin Farm, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, Essex, CO9 1UP

    Received 11 Jul 2024
  3. Decision MadeESS/14/22/BTE/SO

    Screening Opinion: Continued operation of the Waste Transfer Station without compliance with condition 2 (approved details) and condition 3 (hours) attached to permission ref: ESS/02/19/BTE to allow an increase in overnight parking of HGVs and trailers from two to six and to allow operational hours to begin at 06:00 hours Monday to Sunday and Bank / Public Holidays.

    Braintree Waste Transfer Station, Cordons Farm, Long Green, Cressing, CM77 8DL

    Received 7 Apr 2022
  4. Decision MadeESS/31/13/CHL/19/1

    Continuation of use as a waste transfer station without compliance with condition 2 (Compliance with Submitted Details), 16 (Landscape Scheme), 21 (Access Provisions) and 29 (Office and Substation Building Design) attached to planning permission reference ESS/65/12/CHL to allow the removal of the north-west staff and visitor access; removal of the substation; reorganisation of the parking area; repositioning of the vehicular and pedestrian access gates and weighbridge kiosk, and repositioning and altered design of the staff office building.

    Land to the west of Winsford Way, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 5AA

    Received 23 Sept 2013
  5. Decision MadeCC/COL/61/02

    To remove current fencing and replace with a fence 1.8m high

    Kings Ford County Infant & Junior School,Gloucester Ave,Colchester,CO2 9AZ

    Received 17 Apr 2002
  6. Decision MadeESS/69/20/MAL

    Continuation of the construction of an agricultural reservoir by the extraction and removal from the site of sand, gravel and surplus soils, without compliance with Conditions 3 (cessation and restoration by 20th May 2020), 4 (removal of plant and machinery by 20th May 2020) and 39 (removal of Wash Lane crossing and reinstatement of hedgerow by 20th May 2020) attached to planning permission ref ESS/39/18/MAL, to allow additional time for completion and restoration of the development

    Cobbs Farm, Maldon Road, Goldhanger, Maldon, CM9 8BQ

    Received 29 May 2020
  7. Decision MadeCC/UTT/130/01

    Provision of a new overbridge forming part of a new dumb bell grade separated junction to be known as Dunmow West Bridge

    A120 Stansted to Braintree scheme

    Received 3 Sept 2001
  8. Decision MadeCC/COL/102/10/NMA

    Change of external stain from blue to brown on door & window

    East Mersea Centre for Outdoor Learning,Rewsalls Lane,off East Road,East Mersea,Colchester,CO5 8SY

    Received 19 Sept 2011
  9. Decision MadeCC/BTE/112/07

    Installation of a new store and garage to replace those which were destroyed by fire. This development is near to a Conservation Area

    Edith Borthwick School,Fennes Rd,Bocking,Braintree,CM7 5LA

    Received 6 Aug 2007
  10. Decision MadeCC/HLW/111/05

    The erection of a single storey new build respite care unit for eight children with disabilities, accommodated in 2 units with associated office area, staff accom and sanitary rooms equipped for disabled people. The demolition of the former Little Parndon

    Former Little Parndon School,Little Parndon Respite Care Unit (Little Parndon Primary School),Park Mead,Harlow,CM20 1PU

    Received 3 Aug 2005
  11. Decision MadeCC/COL/10/20/8/1

    Details pursuant to condition 8 – Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy – CC/COL/10/20: Continuation of development of and use as a Primary School without compliance with conditions 2 (approved details) and 13 (Construction Management Plan) attached to planning permission ref CC/COL/35/19, to allow the use of Nuthatch Chase as a secondary construction access for a temporary time period.

    Lakelands Primary School, Land off Wagtail Mews, Stanway Colchester, CO3 8AL

    Received 19 Jun 2020
  12. Decision MadeCC/HLW/136/20/10/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 10 – Surface Water Maintenance Plan (Continuation of development of the construction of a new 2FE Primary School with associated playing fields, hard play areas, MUGA, landscaping, cycle/scooter storage, staff parking and supporting infrastructure without compliance with Condition 2 (construction in accordance with approved details) attached to planning permission ref CC/HLW/01/20, to allow an increase in the height of the site boundary fencing; provision of a service gate; reduction in the height of the fence around the internal MUGA; revised final site levels; minor revisions to the layout of the car park and hard and soft landscaping at Harlowbury Primary School site, Gilden Way, Harlow) -CC/HLW/136/20

    Harlowbury Primary School site, Gilden Way, Harlow

    Received 21 Feb 2022
  13. Decision MadeCC/COL/03/99

    Provide & install temporary single classbase unit with toilet accommodation

    Langenhoe CPS,Braken Way,Abberton,Colchester,CO5 7PG

    Received 6 Jan 1999
  14. Decision MadeESS/34/11/MAL/NMA1

    To construct two temporary hardcore pads to stabilise the ground to locate water pumps during the wetter times of the year.

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

    Received 24 Sept 2013
  15. Decision MadeCC/CHL/50/14

    The erection of an extension to the existing Infants School to provide 4no. new classbases and ancillary facilities, new school hall, covered pedestrian link to the main school building and extended hard play area. The erection of an extension to the existing Junior School to provide 2no. new classbases together with ancillary facilities and storage, extension to the existing school hall, new staffroom, new kitchen, new library/resource space and ICT suite. The provision of an all-weather pitch for use by the Infant and Junior Schools. The provision of 3 additional car parking spaces and the provision of 20 cycle parking spaces.

    Moulsham Infant and Junior Schools, Princes Road, Chelmsford, CM2 9DG

    Received 18 Nov 2014
  16. Decision MadeESS/31/18/ROC/NMA1

    Non-material amendment to change the boundaries of Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the development, as originally approved as part of application ref: ESS/31/18/ROC (Importation of inert material, installation and use of a plant for the recycling of such material and the final disposal of inert residues, together with the formation of a new access)

    Land at Dollymans Farm, Doublegate Lane, Rawreth, Wickford, SS11 8UD

    Received 17 Aug 2026
  17. Decision MadeCC/TEN/31/21/12/3

    Details pursuant to Condition 12 – Landscape scheme 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 15 Nov 2024
  18. Decision MadeESS/10/11/COL

    The change of use of land from agriculture to composting of green waste with enabling development comprising: installation of a weighbridge; installation of a modular office/staff amenity building; ; installation of a green chain mesh weld fence 2.4m in height; creation of a leachate pond (lagoon); construction of a new hard surface; and installation of a shredder. (Resubmission of ESS/33/10/COL).

    Fairfields Farm,Fordham Road,Wormingford,Colchester,CO6 3AQ

    Received 3 Mar 2011
  19. Decision MadeCC/TEN/10/12/SO

    The erection of two single storey extensions to the existing teaching block, replacement of a conservatory with a new classroom, two lift enclosures, horticultural shed, greenhouse and planters, additional on site car parking and hard and soft landscaping comprising of hard surfacing, fencing, lighting, signage and cycle parking

    Shorefields School, 114, Holland Road, Clacton-on-sea, CO156HF

    Received 23 Jan 2012
  20. Decision MadeCC/CHL/38/04

    Extension to entrance area of school to provide new IT room, improved reception & office area & medical/nurse's room

    Baddow Hall County Junior & Infants School,New Rd,Great Baddow,Chelmsford,CM2 7QZ

    Received 10 Mar 2004
  21. Decision MadeESS/07/14/BAS/13/1

    Use of the site as a waste transfer station for the sorting, grading and transfer of inert, non-hazardous waste and waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). Together with the development of a three sided enclosure to further facilitate the proposed operations

    Mackers Metals, Wrexham Road, Laindon, SS15 6PX

    Received 31 Mar 2015
  22. Application WithdrawnCC/BTE/45/25

    Erection of a new single storey classroom block, provision of areas of hardstanding for car parking and two new play areas, a new pedestrian entrance onto Myneer Park and installation of Air Source Heat Pumps

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

    Received 23 May 2025
  23. Decision MadeESS/19/17/BTE/17/1

    Details pursuant to Conditions 17 (Highway Cleanliness); 18 (HGV Movements); 19 (Sheeting of vehicles); 20 (Vehicle Maintenance) and 24 (Hours of Operation) of Planning permission ESS/19/17/BTE that was for “A new sand and gravel quarry at Broadfield Farm, to the west of Rayne, near Braintree, comprising the phased mineral extraction of some 3.66m tonnes of sand and gravel; the installation of a processing plant and ancillary buildings and infrastructure; the construction of a quarry access onto the B1256; the construction of a permanent screening landform; the construction of temporary screen mounds in defined locations around the perimeter of the quarry; the phased restoration of the extraction area using indigenous soil; overburden and clay from within the application site to a land use mixture of arable agriculture, lowland acid grassland, lowland meadow, woodland, lake and reedbeds; and public access via proposed public rights of way

    Land at: Rayne Quarry, Dunmow Road, Braintree, Essex, Rayne

    Received 8 Apr 2022
  24. Decision MadeWD 159/89

    Fill inert soils etc

    Nazeing Quarry,Green Lane,Nazeing,Waltham Abbey,EN10 6TD

    Received 18 Nov 1988

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