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Collected application statistics

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8,263Searchable 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6,825 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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  1. Out for ConsultationCC/EPF/87/25/9/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 9 - Arboricultural Method Statement and Tree Protection 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
  2. Decision MadeESS/35/14/MAL/LA1

    Retrospective application for the continuation of the extraction of mineral to create an agricultural reservoir without compliance with conditions 2 (compliance with submitted details), 7 (highway improvements), 8 (visibility splays), 9 (Access via Wash Lane), 10 (wheel cleaning facilities), 12 (surface water management), 20 (overburden stockpiles), 22 (dust minimisation), 24 (landscape scheme), 26 (tree and hedgerow retention), 28 (protected species survey), 29 (soil movement scheme), 30 (machine movement scheme), 32 (soil bunds), 35 (scheme of archaeological investigation), 36 (reinstatement of haul route area) and 37 (aftercare scheme) attached to planning permission (ESS/37/11/MAL (appeal ref APP/Z1585/A/12/2169596/NWF)) to allow an amended layout, phasing and restoration of the mineral extraction and agricultural reservoir development, required due to application ref ESS/34/14/MAL

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

    Received 18 May 2015
  3. Decision MadeCC/BTE/118/06

    The retention of a double relocatable classroom unit until 28 February 2007 without complying with condition 2 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/BTE/30/02

    The Tabor High School - Upper School,Panfield Lane,Braintree,CM7 6QA

    Received 26 Jul 2006
  4. Decision MadeESS/01/97/TEN

    Removal of minerals as a result of construction of an agricultural reservoir

    Hill Farm,Hill Farm, RESERVOIR,Crown Lane,Tendring,Clacton-on-Sea,CO16 0BJ

    Received 30 Dec 1996
  5. Decision MadeESS/54/08/ROC/NMA5

    Non-material amendment of planning permission Ref. ESS/54/08/ROC to allow a revised compound location and time limited retention of 3 cabins

    Wallasea Island,Rochford,SS4 2HD

    Received 25 Aug 2011
  6. Decision MadeESS/39/23/BTE/01/01

    Details pursuant to condition 1 (Notification of commencement) of ESS/39/23/BTE. ESS/39/23/BTE was for "Continuation of development of the Integrated Waste Management Facility (IWMF) with deletion of condition 66, approved details thereunder and associated conditions (Plan of Action if development not taken forward within 5 years) of planning permission ESS/34/15/BTE. ESS/34/15/BTE was amended planning permission for “The Integrated Waste Management Facility comprising: 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.”a variation to the planning permission for the Integrated Waste Management Facility (IWMF) allowing deletion of condition 66, approved details thereunder and associated conditions of the planning permission ESS/34/15/BTE.""

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

    Received 15 Feb 2024
  7. Decision MadeCC/COL/102/10

    Demolition of existing toilet/shower block; construction of a new toilet/shower block measuring approximately 5.1m in height, 30.0m in length & 7.7m in width; L-shaped residential unit measuring approximately 5.8m in height, 56.3m in gross length & 10.3m in width; classroom building measuring approximately 5.8m in height, 18.0m in length, and 10.3m in width; external canopy measuring approximately 4.6m in height, 9.2m in length, and 7.2m in width, and associated external wo

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

    Received 10 Sept 2010
  8. Decision MadeESS/45/18/COL/21/1

    Details pursuant to Conditions 6 (Ecology); 21 (Noise); 51 (Restoration); 52 (Landscaping); 54 (Landscaping) and 55 (Amenity Aftercare) of Planning permission ESS/45/18/COL that was for the Continuation of use of land for mineral extraction and ancillary use without compliance with Conditions. Land at Birch Pit, Maldon Road, Birch

    Birch Pit, Roundbush Corner, Maldon Road, Colchester, Layer Marney, CO5 9XE

    Received 9 Feb 2024
  9. Decision MadeESS/06/09/COL/37/1

    Noise Monitoring Report

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

    Received 5 Dec 2011
  10. Decision MadeCC/CPT/05/17

    Proposed single storey extension (396m²) to the western end of the existing primary school to accommodate 4 classrooms, demolition of existing resource room (68m²) and construction of a new all-weather artificial grass pitch and associated seating area on a 2.45ha site

    Northwick Primary School, Third Avenue, Canvey Island, SS8 9SU

    Received 9 Dec 2016
  11. Decision MadeESS/30/10/MAL

    Retrospective application for erection of depollution bay, offices, security fencing and lights, stationing of caravan for night watchman, concrete hardstanding and planting.

    Car Breakers Yard,Russell Road,North Fambridge,Chelmsford,CM3 6NH

    Received 28 Jul 2010
  12. Decision MadeESS/08/20/COL/SPO

    Proposed Southern Extension Colchester Zoo Expansion enabling works

    Stanway Quarry/Colchester Zoo, Maldon Road, Colchester

    Received 13 Jan 2020
  13. Decision MadeESS/44/14/ROC/8/4

    As described in the decision letter for application ESS/44/14/ROC

    Wallasea Island Wild Coast Project, Creeksea Ferry Road, WALLASEA ISLAND, SS4 2HD

    Received 1 Sept 2016
  14. Decision MadeESS/03/13/CPT

    The bulking up, sorting and storage of materials for on-ward transport to reprocessing facilities for reuse, recycling and other forms of resource recovery

    James Heys & Sons Ltd, Northwick Road, Charfleets Industrial Estate, Canvey Island, SS8 0PU

    Received 8 Jan 2013
  15. Application WithdrawnESS/40/10/BRW

    Erection of an additional bunker, raising of western wall of existing bunkers to 4.0 metres & erection of screen wall. Vary the use on site to allow the crushing of material with the use of crushing equipment with restricted operating hours of 09:00 – 12:00 Monday – Friday

    26 Childerditch Industrial Park, Childeritch Hall Drive, Brentwood. CM13 3HD

    Received 6 Sept 2010
  16. Decision MadeESS/01/18/CHL/9/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 9 – Landscape scheme for planning application ref: ESS/01/18/CHL (Construction of an agricultural reservoir)

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

    Received 27 Jan 2021
  17. Decision MadeCC/CHL/132/03

    Proposed single storey extension and alterations to existing Learning Support Department (Block F)

    The William de Ferrers School,Trinity Square,South Woodham Ferrers,Chelmsford,CM3 5JU

    Received 1 Oct 2003
  18. Decision MadeCC/BTE/50/03

    Retention of 1 relocatable classbase until 30 April 2008 without complying with condition 1 of planning permission CC/BTE/01/98

    St Margarets CE Primary School,Church Lane,Toppesfield,Halstead,CO9 4DS

    Received 29 Apr 2003
  19. Decision MadeESS/84/25/COL/SO

    Provision of onsite recycling storage bays within former skip storage area.

    Greenacres, Warehouse, Packards Lane, Wormingford, Essex, CO6 3AH

    Received 18 Nov 2025
  20. Decision MadeCC/BAS/21/97

    Erection of 1.8m high green powder coated palisade fencing to Clay Hill ROad boundary

    Cherry Tree Primary School, Church Road, Basildon SS164AG

    Received Not published
  21. Decision MadeESS/60/13/BTE/SO

    Circular tank, with an internal radius of 11.855m and depth of 4m; de-odourising ring; equipment container; and associated hardstanding to facilitate the storage of abattoir wash water. Together with the use of the existing agricultural access track to access the wash water tank.

    Little Warley Hall Farm, Ranks Green, Fairstead, Essex, CM3 2BG

    Received 3 Dec 2013
  22. Decision MadeESS/38/11/HLW/10/1

    Construction of a Waste Transfer Station including WT building with associated access; site office with welfare facilities; dual weighbridge with office; water tank & pumphouse; car/cycle parking; lighting and CCTV; drainage; fencing & landscaping

    Former Kores Nordic Site,West Road,Harlow,CM20 2AL

    Received 19 Feb 2013
  23. Decision MadeESS/86/20/MAL/6/2

    Details pursuant to Condition 6 (Transport Monitoring Programme) of planning permission ESS/86/20/MAL that was for the “Continued importation of packaged Intermediate Level Waste (ILW) without compliance with condition 02 (Initial Cessation Date) of planning permission ESS/14/16/MAL that was for the importation of packaged ILW from Magnox sites Sizewell "A" and Dungeness "A" to Bradwell Power Station and the interim storage within the existing Interim Storage Facility (ISF) to allow importation until 31st December 2023, which is the end date controlled by condition 05 (Secondary Cessation Date & ILW Limit) of planning permission ESS/14/16/MAL”

    Land at Bradwell Power Station, Bradwell on Sea, Southminster, Essex, CM0 7HQ

    Received 29 Mar 2021
  24. Decision MadeESS/31/15/BAS/19/1

    Use of 0.69 hectares of land to the north of Hovefields Court, Basildon, Essex, SS13 1EB for commercial/industrial and household waste transfer station for waste recovery activities comprising of the importation, deposit, sorting, storage, transfer and distribution of up to 70,000 tonnes per annum of commercial, industrial and household waste materials within a building, and 5,000 tonnes per annum of asbestos bearing waste in a separate section of the site in sealed locked containers, and decontamination unit, with sealed drainage and dust suppression unit (306m2) and the erection of associated buildings and offices (2690m2) HGV and empty skip storage, weighbridge, car park, fuel tank, lockable storage containers and improvements to site surface

    Land to the North of Hovefields Court, Hovefields Avenue, Basildon, Essex, SS13 1EB

    Received 29 Apr 2016

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