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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

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8,263Searchable applications
16Recorded 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6,825 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn.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: 15 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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  1. Decision MadeCC/BTE/35/24/12/01

    Details pursuant to Condition 12 (Playing Field Construction Specification and Implementation Programme) - CC/BTE/35/24: Single storey classroom block and single storey kitchen extension together with PV panels, additional car and cycle parking, new pedestrian entrance on the southern boundary and a change of use of land to educational use to develop a new playing field to the west, with associated ancillary works.

    Cressing Primary School Braintree Road Cressing Essex CM77 8JE

    Received 19 Jun 2026
  2. Decision MadeCC/BTE/30/18/10/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 10 – Construction Management Plan – CC/BTE/30/18 (Creation of a flood storage area, earth bund up to 1m in height and associated minor works).

    The area of open space east of Forest Road and north of Yew Close, Witham

    Received 11 Jan 2019
  3. Decision MadeESS/28/13/BTE/6/4

    Continuation of development for an anaerobic digestion plant including combined heat and power with associated offices and new access without compliance with condition 2 (Compliance with Submitted Details) and 15 (Provision and Maintenance of Parking Areas) attached to planning permission ESS/25/10/BTE to allow amendments to the design of the scheme.

    Tamar AD Facility, Sixth Avenue, Bluebridge Industrial Estate, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2HG

    Received 15 Jul 2015
  4. Decision MadeCC/TEN/29/12

    The proposed erection of a modular classroom until 30 September 2017

    Market Field School, School Road, Elmstead, Colchester, CO7 7ET

    Received 10 Jul 2012
  5. Decision MadeESS/39/14/BTE/30/1

    Extraction of an estimated 2.5 million tonnes of sand and gravel together with the provision of an new access from Little Braxted Lane; and the installation/construction and operation of primary processing and ancillary facilities comprising washing and bagging plant, silt lagoons, weighbridge, site management office, mess room and maintenance workshop; with restoration to agriculture and water based nature conservation habitats

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

    Received 22 Jun 2016
  6. Decision MadeCC/CPT/152/07

    The continued use of a reloctable classroom unit until 31 October 2011 without complying with Condition 1 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/CPT/164/02

    Kents Hill County Junior & Infants Schools,Kents Hill Road,South Benfleet,Benfleet,SS7 5PS

    Received 25 Oct 2007
  7. Decision MadeCC/EPF/47/15

    Change of use from Scout Hut (D2) to School Classroom (D1)

    Lambourne County Primary School, Romford, RM4 1AU

    Received 27 Jul 2015
  8. Decision MadeESS/16/15/CHL/58/1

    Details pursuant to condition 58 (arheaology) of ESS/46/16/CHL - Extraction of an estimated reserve of 2.8 million tonnes of sand and gravel (from sites A38 and A39 as identified in the Minerals Local Plan 2014) and retention of existing access onto the A131, retention of existing sand and gravel processing plant (to be relocated within site A38), progressive restoration to agriculture using inert fill, installation of inert recycling facility, including screening and crushing to recover secondary aggregate. In addition revised restoration scheme for the existing quarry area

    Blackley Quarry, Land to the north east and north west, A131, Great Leighs, CM3 1QP

    Received 20 Jul 2016
  9. Application WithdrawnCC/CHL/52/06

    Construction of extension to existing dry sow unit (piggery) for pig fattening facilities and new general livestock building

    Marsh Farm (also 23 Kt 514),South Woodham Ferrers,Chelmsford,CM3 5WP

    Received 24 Mar 2006
  10. Decision MadeESS/107/23/CHL/SPO

    EIA SCOPING OPINION: Proposed extraction of sand and gravel and restoration through the importation of inert waste

    Land at Shellow Cross Farm, Chalk End, Essex

    Received 28 Nov 2023
  11. Decision MadeCC/MAL/103/21/8/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 8 - Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy (Demolition of existing single storey structure and provision of a MUPA, pedestrian walkways, additional car and cycle parking, and ancillary associated works) - CC/MAL/103/21

    Ormiston Rivers Academy, Southminster Road, Burnham-on-crouch, Essex CM0 8QB

    Received 13 Apr 2022
  12. Decision MadeESS/23/15/TEN/42/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 42 (Noise Monitoring Survey) of Planning permission ESS/23/15/TEN granted: To enable the importation of materials from time to time to meet product imbalances and to offer a fuller product portfolio to customers without compliance with Condition 7 (Importation Restriction) of planning permission ESS/46/14/TEN

    Land at Martells Quarry, Slough Lane, Ardleigh, Essex, CO7 7RU

    Received 16 May 2018
  13. Decision MadeESS/72/23/MAL/6/4

    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/72/23/MAL”

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

    Received 4 Jul 2025
  14. Decision MadeESS/20/12/CHL/SO

    The outside storage of wood on land adjacent to the south of the existing waste transfer building for a temporary period until 28 February 2014.

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

    Received 7 Mar 2012
  15. Decision MadeESS/69/19/BTE

    Continued operation of the anaerobic digestion plant without compliance with condition 2 (approved details) and 4 (hours of operation) attached to permission ref. ESS/27/18/BTE to allow the installation of ancillary structures/tanks and deliveries to take place on Sundays and Bank/Public Holidays

    Halstead Anaerobic Digestion Facility, Land north of Bluebridge Industrial Estate, Halstead, Essex

    Received 12 Sept 2019
  16. Decision MadeCC/COL/52/12

    The continued use of a classbase for a temporary period until 31 August 2018 without compliance with Condition 2 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/COL/11/08

    Montgomery Infant School & Nursery, Baronswood Way, Colchester, CO2 9QG

    Received 9 Nov 2012
  17. Decision MadeCC/BAS/17/13/3/1

    Construction of detached teaching block and associated works and removal of existing temporary classbase

    Lincewood Primary School, Berry Lane, Langdon Hills, Basildon, SS166AZ

    Received 23 Oct 2013
  18. Decision MadeESX/51/93/BRW

    Enlargement of WTS with new building for waste screening

    Unit 5-7,Hallsford Bridge Ind Est,Stondon Rd,Ongar,CM5 9RB

    Received 5 Oct 1993
  19. Decision MadeESS/40/17/CHL/3(j)/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 3j (Protected Species) of Planning permission ESS/40/17/CHL for: “The continuation of the infilling with inert waste without compliance with Conditions 2 (Approved Details); 9 (Restriction on Importation); 12 (Phasing); 21 (Noise Limits) and 28 (Restoration) of Planning permission reference ESS/30/11/CHL to allow an extension in time for completion of restoration by 31 December 2026 in the southern quarry void”.

    Sandon Quarry, Southend Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 7TE

    Received 29 Jul 2021
  20. Decision MadeESS/09/23/BTE/9/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 9 (Soft Landscaping Scheme) attached to planning permission ref: ESS/09/23/BTE (Continued operation of anaerobic digestion plant without compliance with condition 2 (approved details) and condition 4 (hours of operation) attached to permission ref. ESS/69/19/BTE to allow construction of 8 HGV parking spaces and bin storage area)

    Biogen Anaerobic Digestion Facility, Land At Sixth Avenue, Bluebridge Industrial Estate, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2SZ

    Received 25 Aug 2023
  21. Decision MadeESS/16/20/UTT/57/06

    Details pursuant to condition 57 (Annual Aftercare report for Autumn 2024/Autumn 2025) of ESS/16/20/UTT. ESS/16/20/UTT is the extant permission for the original development permitted by ESS/65/06/UTT which was for “Winning & working of sand and gravel, erection of a concrete plant, workshop & ancillary buildings/importation & treatment of inert material to produce secondary aggregate & reclamation material for progressive restoration to landscaped farmland”

    Highwoods Quarry, Stortford Road, Dunmow CM6 1SL

    Received 24 Mar 2025
  22. Decision MadeESS/49/17/BAS

    Extension to existing Pitsea Power Station site compound by 0.193ha involving installation and operation of activated carbon based landfill gas clean-up system comprising up to 9 vessels (7.2m high), associated pipework, re -surfacing and installing concrete plinths, security fencing, new access gate and repositioning and modifying some other existing fixed plant and equipment.

    Pitsea Power Station, Pitsea Landfill, Pitsea Hall Lane, Pitsea, Basildon, SS16 4UH

    Received 1 Aug 2017
  23. Decision MadeCC/TEN/81/20/4/1

    ‘Details pursuant to condition 4 – Landscape Scheme – CC/TEN/81/20: Extension of existing primary school to provide new two-storey teaching block containing 8 classrooms, library, 2 SEN rooms and facilities, with associated parking, landscaping, cycling and scooter provision; new Multi Use Games Area with 2.5m high fence to eastern boundary, together with new pedestrian access to the west.’

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

    Received 23 Nov 2020
  24. Decision MadeESS/20/18/UTT/69/9

    Details pursuant to condition 69 (Early morning HGV movement records 1 Jan to 31 Jan 2020) of ESS/20/18/UTT. ESS/20/18/UTT was for “Continuation of the winning and working of sand and gravel, erection of a concrete plant, workshop and ancillary buildings, and the importation and treatment of inert material to produce secondary aggregate and reclamation material for progressive restoration to landscaped farmland originally permitted by planning permission ref. ESS/52/13/UTT without compliance with Condition 4 (Hours of operation) to allow heavy goods vehicles to travel off site between the hours 0600 and 0700 Monday to Saturday.”

    Highwood Quarry, Stortford Road, Little Canfield, Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1SL

    Received 6 Feb 2020

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