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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6,825 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/32/10/CHL

    Retrospective application for continuation of change of use permission, granted with application ref ESS/21/99/CHL extended until 1 Jan 2010 by ESS/54/06/CHL, allowing the site to continue to operate as an inert materials recycling facility for a temporary period until 1 January 2013.

    Inert Waste Transfer Station,Essex Regiment Way,Broomfield,Chelmsford,CM3 3PR

    Received 12 Aug 2010
  2. Decision MadeESS/39/18/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 2019), 4 (removal of plant and machinery by 20th May 2019) and 39 (removal of Wash Lane crossing and reinstatement of hedgerow by 20th May 2019) attached to planning permission ref ESS/07/18/MAL, to allow additional time for completion and restoration of the development by 20th May 2020.

    Cobbs Farm, Maldon Road, Goldhanger, CM9 8BQ

    Received 14 Nov 2018
  3. Decision MadeESS/51/96/BAS

    Modify landfill design & Op. practice

    Pitsea Waste Management Site,Pitsea Landfill site,Pitsea Hall Lane,Pitsea,Basildon, SS16 4UH

    Received 29 Aug 1997
  4. Decision MadeCC/EPF/65/19

    Interim scheme to provide a dual carriageway link road between Sheering Road and the new M11 Junction 7A, to enable Junction 7A to become operational in the period prior to the construction of the approved Phase 2B

    Land between Sheering Road and the M11 Motorway

    Received 29 Aug 2019
  5. Decision MadeESS/51/04/COL

    Vary conds 1(time limit) & 15 (HGV movements) attached to approved plng per. ESS/22/99/COL to extend duration of consent for a further 10 years (expiring on 11 January 2015) & to permit an increase in vehicle movments upto 1600 movements per calendar yr

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

    Received 4 Oct 2004
  6. Decision MadeESS/30/11/CHL/22/4

    Continuation of infilling with inert waste without compliance with condition 35 (restoration by 31 December 2002) attached to planning permission ref ESX/21/92/CHL to allow the completion of restoration by 31 December 2017.

    Sandon Quarry, Southend Road, Sandon, Howe Green, CM2 7TE

    Received 19 Aug 2014
  7. Out for ConsultationCC/EPF/87/25/6/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 6 - Habitat Monitoring and Management Plan attached to planning permission CC/EPF/87/25 (The provision of 7no. car parking spaces, the creation of hardstanding/paths within the site and the installation of 3no. air source heat pumps, water tank and external lighting at Wells Park School, School Lane, Chigwell, Essex, IG7 6NN)

    Wells Park School, School Lane, Chigwell, Essex, IG7 6NN

    Received 28 Sept 2026
  8. Decision MadeESS/54/09/CHL

    Continuation of the siting of one caravan for the use by security guards patrolling the existing mineral workings without compliance with condition 1 (cessation by 31 December 2009) attached to planning permission reference ESS/42/05/CHL, to extend the end date to require cessation of the development by 31 December 2013

    Sandon Quarry,Southend Road,Chelmsford,CM2 7TE

    Received 25 Nov 2009
  9. Decision MadeCC/CHL/26/12/3/1

    The development of a single storey building to accommodate a library and range of community spaces without compliance with condition 2 (approved details) attached to planning permission CC/CHL/51/11 to allow changes to the design, height and overall floor area of the development permitted

    Springfield Parish Centre, St. Augustines Way, Chelmsford, CM1 6GX

    Received 24 Aug 2012
  10. Decision MadeCC/CHL/63/21

    The continued use of a single classbase with toilets for a temporary period without compliance with condition 2 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/CHL/31/16

    Boreham Primary School, Juniper Road, Boreham, Chelmsford, CM3 3DB

    Received 14 Jun 2021
  11. Decision MadeESS/38/17/CHL/SO

    Construction of an agricultural reservoir involving; the extraction, processing and exportation of sand and gravel and soils; the erection and use of an on site processing plant with ancillary facilities and highway and access improvements

    Land at Sheepcotes Farm, Sheepcotes Lane, Little Waltham, Essex, CM3 3LU

    Received 24 Jul 2017
  12. Decision MadeESS/49/22/UTT/11/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 11 – Phasing plan for planning application ref: ESS/49/22/UTT (Excavation of minerals; use of land for skip hire, waste recycling, waste transfer and composting; and restoration of land with the deposit of inert waste)

    Widdington Pit, Hollow Road, Widdington, Essex, CB11 3SL

    Received 5 Jul 2023
  13. Decision MadeESS/19/17/BTE/33/6

    Details pursuant to Condition 33 (Dust) 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 14 Mar 2023
  14. Decision MadeIDO/ROC/09/92A

    Determination of Conditions.

    Star Lane Brickworks,Star Lane Brickworks,Great Wakering,Southend-on-Sea

    Received 9 Feb 1995
  15. Decision MadeESS/61/10/CHL/SO

    The winning and working of sand and gravel and associated dry screening processing plant and temporary storage of minerals and soils prior to development of the site in accordance with the emerging North Chelmsford Area Action Plan

    Land to the south of Park Farm,Bulls Lodge Quarry,Generals Lane,Boreham,Chelmsford,CM3 3HR

    Received 9 Dec 2010
  16. Decision MadeCC/HLW/50/99

    The formation of an overflow parking area and disabled access to the rear of the property

    North & West Adult Community College,Rivermill Centre,Hoding Road,Harlow,CM20 1NW

    Received 16 Aug 1999
  17. Decision MadeCC/UTT/150/01

    Provision of 3 new classrooms & toilet facilities & associated landscaping

    Clavering Primary School,Stortford Rd,Clavering,Saffron Walden,CB11 4PE

    Received 4 Oct 2001
  18. Decision MadeCC/CHL/50/14/NMA3

    Infant School Omit 4 trees – replace with 4 trees of different species – no quantity change; Junior School relocate trees; relocation of additional tarmac area and seed previous area in lieu and small additional tarmac area near the existing school; relocation of gazebo; relocation of cycle hoops; relocation of kitchen delivery gates in fence line; omission of circular feature after gazebo has been relocated.

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

    Received 26 Nov 2015
  19. Decision MadeCC/BAS/07/14/4

    Proposed single storey extension forming additional teaching areas.

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

    Received 6 Jun 2014
  20. Decision MadeESS/16/21/ROC/SO

    EIA Screening Request: Installation of a new rising main between Ferry Road Pumping Station and the existing sewerage network off Watery Lane

    Ferry Road Pumping Station, Hullbridge, Essex (Kendal Park section only)

    Received 16 Feb 2021
  21. Decision MadeCC/EPF/40/20

    The installation of a permanent single classroom building, including a Lobby, toilets and Plant Room

    Leverton County Gm Junior And Infant School, Honey Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3BE

    Received 7 Apr 2020
  22. Decision MadeESS/31/18/ROC/12/6

    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 14 Jan 2025
  23. Decision MadeCC/TEN/31/21/4/2

    Details pursuant to Condition 4 – Construction and Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) 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 29 Aug 2024
  24. Decision MadeCC/CPT/64/15/5/1

    No fixed lighting shall be erected or installed on-site until details of the location, height, design, luminance and operation have been submitted to and approved in writing by the County Planning Authority. The submitted scheme shall include an overview of the lighting design including the maintenance regime and lighting standard applied together with a justification as why these are considered appropriate. The details to be submitted shall include a lighting drawing showing the lux levels on the ground, angles of tilt and the average lux (minimum and uniformity) for all external lighting proposed. Furthermore a contour plan shall be submitted for the site detailing the likely light spill, from the proposed lighting, in context of the adjacent site levels. The details shall ensure the lighting is designed to minimise the potential nuisance of light spillage on adjoining properties and highways. The lighting scheme shall thereafter be erected, installed,operated and maintained in accordance with the approved details.

    Glenwood Special School, Rushbottom Lane, Thundersley, Benfleet, SS7 4LW

    Received 26 Sept 2016

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