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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6,825 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/56/00/BTE

    Removal of materials in the course of construction of an agricultural reservoir

    Land Adj. To Cressing Road,Land adjacent to Cressing Road,Faulkbourne Farm,Witham

    Received 20 Dec 2000
  2. Decision MadeESS/48/24/TEN/01/02

    Details pursuant to Condition 1 – Commencement of planning application ref: ESS/48/24/TEN (Construction of a borrow pit, as an extension to Elmstead Hall Reservoir)

    Elmstead Hall, Tye Road, Elmstead, Colchester, Essex

    Received 17 Nov 2025
  3. Decision MadeESS/54/24/EPF

    LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE - Use of land for the import and storage of construction and demolition waste comprising hardcore and concrete up to a maximum of 3,000 tonnes per annum. Together with the processing and crushing of imported materials and the additional storage of up to 3,000 tonnes (at any one time) of this material/product for export. Stockpiles across the site of no more than 3 metres in height

    Norton Field Farm, Norton Lane, High Ongar, Ongar, Essex, CM4 0LN

    Received 17 Sept 2024
  4. Decision MadeCC/UTT/115/98

    Installation of temporary accommodation to provide nursery facilities.

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

    Received 15 Oct 1998
  5. Application WithdrawnCC/UTT/99/06/LB

    Change of use to Library, including the installation of handrail, signage, hardstanding and new automatic doors to provide entrance, together with minor internal works

    15 Church Street (Temp Library),Saffron Walden,CB10 1JW

    Received 26 Jun 2006
  6. Decision MadeCC/BTE/04/11/3/1

    Erection of a salt barn building measuring 13m in length, 13m in width and 6.85m in height at its highest point.

    Halstead Highways Depot, Fenn Road, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2HG

    Received 10 Dec 2015
  7. Decision MadeESS/66/06/UTT/SO

    Screening Opinion: Installation of a wood burning appliance to the south flank of the workshop

    Hollow Road,Widdington,Saffron Walden,CB113SL

    Received 1 Dec 2006
  8. Decision MadeESS/30/19/UTT/SO

    EIA Screening Opinion: Construction of a waste transfer building to house recycling operations currently permitted as part of planning application ref: ESS/04/16/UTT together with associated concrete hardstanding and other changes to the approved site layout

    Widdington Pit, Hollow Road, Widdington, CB11 3SL

    Received 14 May 2019
  9. Decision MadeCC/BAS/161/05

    An extension of the existing hard play area and the erection of 1.2m high wooden palisade fencing together with double leaf gates to the front entrance

    Noak Bridge Primary School,Coppice Lane,Basildon,SS154JS

    Received 8 Dec 2005
  10. Application WithdrawnCC/TEN/130/07

    Demolition of existing single storey flat roof changing block, gates and adjacent fencing and construction of a new single storey pitched roof changing block, including multifunction indoor area, new car park, new entrance gate and adjcacent fencing, external lighting, pedestrian paths and planting

    Colne High School Detached Playing Field,Strangers Corner,Church Road,Brightlingsea,CO7 0QT

    Received 7 Sept 2007
  11. Decision MadeCC/BTE/61/03

    The construction of a lift to provide access for disabled pupils

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

    Received 12 May 2003
  12. Decision MadeCC/TEN/81/20/NMA

    Non-material amendment to planning permission ref CC/TEN/81/20 to allow alterations to windows and doors, altered canopy height, addition of rainwater downpipe locations, erection of PV panels on the roof, relocation of Soil Vent Pipe and Exit Flue Pipe, addition of roof hatch and amended roof pitch.

    Lawford C Of E Primary School, Long Road, Lawford, CO11 2EF

    Received 1 Apr 2021
  13. Decision MadeESS/148/20/CHL/60/01

    Details pursuant to partial discharge of condition 60 (Planting scheme for northern batter) of ESS/148/20/CHL. ESS/148/20/CHL is a variation permission of the following development “Winning and working of sand and gravel.”

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

    Received 24 Apr 2025
  14. Decision MadeESS/02/12/CHL

    Continuation of waste transfer and recycling operation without compliance with condition 1 (submitted details) attached to planning permission reference ESS/12/11/CHL to allow minor amendments to the design of the waste transfer station

    Mid Essex Gravel Pits Ltd, Essex Regiment Way, Little Waltham, Chelmsford, CM3 3PZ

    Received 29 Dec 2011
  15. Decision MadeESS/70/17/CHL/19/2

    Details pursuant to condition 19 (Aftercare Scheme - 2024/25) of ESS/70/17/CHL (For continuation of development permitted by planning permission ESS/05/15/CHL without compliance with conditions 2, 3, 15 to allow the restoration of Area Z, the Former Plant Site and Brittons Hall Farm Landfill Site to be completed by 31 December 2019).

    Roxwell Quarry Complex, Boyton Cross, Roxwell, Chelmsford, CM1 4LT

    Received 25 Apr 2024
  16. Decision MadeESS/27/17/COL/8/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 8 (Road Cleanliness) of ESS/27/17/COL that was for “Continued use of the site without compliance of Condition 4 (Hours of Operation) attached to Planning Permission ESS/06/15/COL to allow the importation of both Local Authority Collected Municipal Waste (LACMW) and Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) collected waste during the additional hours of 13:00 - 17:00 on Saturdays and 09:00 - 16:30 on Sundays”

    Colchester Quarry (Bellhouse), Warren Lane, Stanway, Essex, CO3 0NN

    Received 4 Feb 2021
  17. Decision MadeESS/39/23/BTE/NMA16

    Non-Material Amendment to the wording of condition 35 of planning permission ESS/39/23/BTE to allow initial cleaning of the CHP boiler (known as boil out and steam blow out) and proposed additional condition to provide maximum noise limits for these activities. ESS/39/23/BTE is a varied planning permission for an Integrated Waste Management Facility.

    Land at Rivenhall Airfield, Coggeshall Road, Braintree, CO5 9DF

    Received 25 Jun 2025
  18. Decision MadeESS/16/10/UTT/13/2

    Details pursuant to Condition 13 of ESS/16/10/UTT’: An aftercare scheme detailing the steps that are necessary to bring the land to the required standard for agricultural use shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Waste Planning Authority prior to commencement of restoration works on site. The submitted Scheme shall: a. Provide an outline strategy in accordance with Annex A of MPG7 for the five year aftercare period. This shall specify steps to be taken and the period during which they are to be taken. (In the case of agriculture) The scheme shall include provision of a field drainage system and provide for an annual meeting between the applicants and the Waste Planning Authority. b. Provide for a detailed annual programme, in accordance with Annexes A and B of MPG7 to be submitted to the Waste Planning Authority not later than two months prior to the annual Aftercare meeting. c. Unless the Waste Planning Authority agree in writing with the person or persons responsible for undertaking the Aftercare steps that there shall be lesser steps or a different timing between steps, the Aftercare shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted Scheme. The development shall be implemented in accordance with the approved aftercare scheme.

    Land adjacent to the M11, Great Chesterford, Saffron Walden

    Received 21 Apr 2016
  19. Decision MadeESS/45/22/BTE/SO

    Screening request for a Proposed Relocation of Plant Site, Ready Mixed Concrete Plant and Ancillary Facilities, including for establishment and use of a field conveyor network with bridge over Braxted Road; along with enhancement and use of existing points of access off Braxted road at Colemans Farm Quarry, together with restoration to agricultural land and nature conservation habitats.

    Land at Colemans Farm, Little Braxted Lane,Rivenhall, Witham, Essex, CM8 3EX.

    Received 23 May 2022
  20. Decision MadeESS/17/05/COL/14/1

    Relocate approved inert recycling facility within the confines of Colchester Quarry

    Colchester Quarry (Stanway Hall),Warren Lane,Stanway,Colchester,CO3 0NN

    Received 24 Oct 2012
  21. Decision MadeESS/51/08/ROC/27/10

    Annual noise monitoring submission pursuant to Condition 27 of ESS/51/08/ROC and Condition 33 of ESS/47/10/ROC

    Barling Marsh Quarry & Landfill, Mucking Hall Road, Barling Magna, SS3 0NR

    Received 25 Oct 2023
  22. Decision MadeCC/BTE/17/18/SO

    Creation of a flood storage area, earth bund up to 1.9m in height, weir and inlet channel, temporary construction access from Wentworth Crescent, and associated minor works.

    The area of public open space directly west of Williams Drive and directly north of Rana Drive, Braintree, Essex

    Received 18 May 2018
  23. Decision MadeESS/21/17/MAL/13/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 13 (Details of means to prevent the discharge of surface water from the development onto the public highway) (ESS/21/17/MAL - Continuation of the construction of the construction of an agricultural reservoir without compliance with Conditions 3, 4 and 39 to allow an extension of time for completion of extraction of sand and gravel and site restoration by 20th May 2019).

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

    Received 11 Oct 2017
  24. Decision MadeESS/61/13/EPF

    Change of use from industrial (B Class) use to a treatment facility for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) (sui-generis use)

    180 Brooker Road, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1HT

    Received 26 Nov 2013

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