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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6,825 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/UTT/112/10/NMA

    Non-material amendment to planning permission ref: CC/UTT/112/10 to allow a minor change to the external brickwork approved under condition 7

    Bennett Canfield,Priors Green,Takeley,Bishop's Stortford,CM22 6SR

    Received 10 Oct 2011
  2. Decision MadeCC/TEN/114/20/3/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 3 – Detailed Surface Water Drainage Scheme - Demolition of the existing caretakers house and modular store. The erection of a two-storey standalone building comprising 12 classrooms and associated ancillary accommodation to accommodate an additional 300 pupils. The construction of an external corridor to the existing school, entrance canopy and associated refurbishment works to create a 1500 place secondary school with a sixth form CC/TEN/114/20

    The Colne Community School, Church Road, Brightlingsea, CO7 0QL

    Received 12 Mar 2021
  3. Decision MadeESS/09/20/EPF

    Continued operation of composting facility without compliance with condition 4 (waste catchment area) attached to planning application ESS/29/18/EPF to allow waste to be imported from beyond the existing defined catchment area.

    Ashlyns Farm, Epping Road, North Weald, Epping, CM16 6RZ

    Received 17 Jan 2020
  4. Decision MadeESS/07/01/COL/REV20a

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition

    Bellhouse Landfill, Warren Lane, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0NN

    Received 30 Nov 2011
  5. Decision MadeCC/BAS/115/08

    Continuation of development of Wickford Collaborative Learning Centre without compliance with Condition 2 (access via Grange Avenue) attached to planning permission reference CC/BAS/65/08 to allow the use of Bromfords Drive along with Grange Avenue for access for construction vehicles

    Bromfords School,Grange Avenue,Wickford,SS12 0LZ

    Received 2 Oct 2008
  6. Decision MadeESS/36/17/BTE

    Full planning application to increase stack (chimney) height from 85m Above Ordnance Datum to 108m AOD (35m above existing ground levels to 58m above existing ground levels) of the Integrated Waste Management Facility 1. 1The Integrated Waste Management Facility comprises Anaerobic Digestion Plant treating mixed organic waste, producing biogas converted to electricity through biogas generators; Materials Recovery Facility for mixed dry recyclable waste to recover materials e.g. paper, plastic, metals; Mechanical Biological Treatment facility for the treatment of residual municipal and residual commercial and industrial wastes to produce a solid recovered fuel; De-inking and Pulping Paper Recycling Facility to reclaim paper; Combined Heat and Power Plant (CHP) utilising solid recovered fuel to produce electricity, heat and steam; extraction of minerals to enable buildings to be partially sunken below ground level within the resulting void; visitor/education centre; extension to existing access road; provision of offices and vehicle parking; and associated engineering works and storage tanks.

    Land at Rivenhall Airfield, Coggeshall Road (A120), Braintree CO5 9DF

    Received 20 Jul 2017
  7. Decision MadeESS/59/17/BAS/SO

    Continuation of development permitted by ESS/50/08/BAS without compliance with condition 3 (development restriction) and condition 4 (restoration by 31 December 2017) to allow continuation of development and restoration by 31 December 2027. ESS/50/08/BAS was for "Change of use of land to enable provision and operation of machinery for the pre-treatment of inert waste to create restoration soils"

    Pitsea Landfill Site, Pitsea Hall Lane, Pitsea , SS16 4UH

    Received 5 Dec 2017
  8. Decision MadeCC/CHL/15/21/11/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 11 – Surface water drainage scheme maintenance plan for planning application ref: CC/CHL/15/21 (new Primary School and Early Years Nursery)

    Land off St Luke's Way, Runwell, Wickford

    Received 12 Jul 2021
  9. Decision MadeESS/12/20/BTE/NMA5

    Non-Material Amendment to the wording of Condition 46 of planning permission ESS/12/20/BTE to allow a longer period for preparation and submission of the Post-Excavation Assessment and Updated Project Design.

    Bradwell Quarry, Church Road, Bradwell, Essex, CM77 8EP

    Received 20 Feb 2026
  10. Decision MadeCC/COL/71/21/10/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 10 - Arboricultural Impact Assessment, Method Statement and Tree Protection Plan - CC/COL/71/21: Demolition of existing temporary relocatable classrooms and construction of a new single storey building comprising canopy, four classrooms, special needs room (SEN), toilets, plant, and storage and the provision of associated works including extension of hard play area and relocation of existing timber shelter, together with temporary positioning of one new relocatable classroom whilst construction work is undertaken

    Copford CE (V/C) Primary School, School Road, Copford, C06 1BX

    Received 4 Jul 2022
  11. Decision MadeESS/06/15/COL/4d/1

    Retrospective application for continuation of use of the restored Abbotstone North Landfill Site without compliance with Conditions 2 (Development Details), 3 (Reinstatement Details), 12 (Landscaping Scheme Design), 19 (AoD Levels), and 22 (Aftercare Scheme) attached to planning permission ESS/07/01/COL/REV to allow the retention of amended contours within the Abbotstone North landfill site, along the boundary with the ECC closed landfill and with Public Footpath 15

    Colchester Quarry (Bellhouse), Warren Lane, Colchester, Essex

    Received 4 Apr 2017
  12. Decision MadeCC/COL/144/98

    Installation of compound with hardstanding area for bulky household waste & recycling materials - site accomodation & store for equipment. Also sale of soil improver produced from green waste collected on site

    West Mersea,Uplands Road,West Mersea,Colchester

    Received 27 Nov 1998
  13. Decision MadeESS/44/13/CHL

    Continuation of the siting of one caravan for the use by security guards patrolling the existing mineral workings without compliance with condition 2 (cessation by 31 December 2013) attached to planning permission reference ESS/54/09/CHL, to extend the end date to require cessation of use by 31 December 2017.

    Sandon Quarry, Molrams Lane, Sandon,Chelmsford, CM2 7TE

    Received 2 Aug 2013
  14. Decision MadeESX/67/92/CPT

    Temporary waste transfer station, skip storage and recycling

    27 Vikings Way, Canvey Island

    Received 5 Apr 1993
  15. Decision MadeESS/43/08/BAS

    Additional generator module 10 for Pitsea LFG generation plant.

    Pitsea Landfill site,Pitsea Hall Lane,Pitsea,Basildon, SS16 4UH

    Received 23 Sept 2008
  16. Application WithdrawnCC/BTE/130/06

    Change of use to a Highway depot and erection of salt barn, offices and mess rooms

    Former Eaton Aggregates Site,Site off New Parsonage Lane,Gt Saling,Braintree,CM7 5ER

    Received 12 Sept 2006
  17. Decision MadeCC/COL/82/11

    Change of use of the existing Caretaker's bungalow from residential use (C3) to educational use (D1)

    Broomgrove County Junior & Infant School, Broome Grove, Wivenhoe, Colchester, CO7 9QB

    Received 28 Nov 2011
  18. Decision MadeESS/02/08/UTT/SPO

    Request for a Scoping Opinion

    Crumps Farm,Stortford Rd,Little Canfield,Great Dunmow,CM6 1SR

    Received 19 Dec 2007
  19. Decision MadeESS/31/18/ROC/16/6

    Details pursuant to Condition 16 – Noise monitoring for planning 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 2 Apr 2024
  20. Decision MadeCC/EPF/65/19/NMA3

    Non-material amendment to revise the wording of condition 5 (Noise Mitigation Plan) and clarify exactly what is expected to be submitted and an appropriate timeframe for issue of required details

    Land between Sheering Road and the M11 Motorway

    Received 19 May 2020
  21. Decision MadeCC/CHL/01/14/LB/3/1

    Maintenance and repair works to the external building fabric of shire hall.

    Mid Essex Magistrates Courts, Shire Hall, Tindal Square, Chelmsford, CM1 1RA

    Received 17 Nov 2014
  22. Decision MadeESS/31/18/ROC/12/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 12 – Six monthly progress report for planning 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 23 May 2022
  23. Decision MadeCC/CHL/85/21/11/04

    Details pursuant to condition 11 (Construction Drainage Strategy for Site Setup for Section 1A) of CC/CHL/85/21. CC/CHL/85/21 was for “Chelmsford North East Bypass (CNEB): A single carriageway road between Roundabout 4 of the Beaulieu Park Radial Distributor Road (RDR1) and a new roundabout on the A131 at Chatham Green plus dualling of the existing A131 between Chatham Green and Deres Bridge roundabout. With one intermediate roundabout, 3 road overbridges and 1 pedestrian/cycle/horse overbridge. Together with other associated works and landscaping.”

    Land North Of Generals Lane Roundabout, Generals Lane, Boreham. Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 3HJ

    Received 18 Nov 2024
  24. Decision MadeCC/COL/29/18/22/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 22 – Details of selected fixed plant – CC/COL/29/18 (Continuation of development of and use as a Special Education Need and Disability (SEND) School, including on-site boarding accommodation, without compliance with Condition 4 (construction in accordance with approved materials) attached to planning permission ref CC/COL/53/17, to allow an alternative brick type for the construction of the residential boarding accommodation

    Lexden Springs, Former Heath School, Winstree Road, Colchester CO3 0PZ

    Received 17 May 2019

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