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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
8,273Searchable applications
18Recorded 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6,825 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn.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 12 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 16 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/45/15/TEN/NMA2

    Non-material amendment to planning permission ref ESS/45/15/TEN to alter the layout and morphology of the northern lake within the approved restoration scheme.

    Wivenhoe Quarry, Alresford Road, Wivenhoe, CO7 9JU

    Received 28 Apr 2017
  2. Decision MadeCC/BTE/46/01

    Proposed variation of condition 1 (time limit) attached to application CC/BTE/11/96 to allow retention of relocatable classroom until 31 May 2006

    Gosfield County Primary School,The Street,Gosfield,Halstead,CO9 1ST

    Received 30 Apr 2001
  3. Decision MadeCC/BAS/117/08

    Replacement of existing entrance gate with new 6m wide entrance gate. New crossover and drop down kerb. Includes removal of existing hedge and relocation of existing highways signage.

    Wickford Junior School,Market Road,Wickford,SS12 0AG

    Received 20 Oct 2008
  4. Decision MadeESS/53/17/TEN/42/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 42 (Noise Survey) of planning permission ESS/53/17/TEN that was for the “Continuation of use of land for mineral extraction without compliance with Condition 9 (Working Arrangements) of planning permission ref no: ESS/23/15/TEN (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) to enable landfilling to run concurrent with mineral extraction”

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

    Received 23 Oct 2018
  5. Decision MadeCC/CHL/44/08

    Demolition of the existing swimming pool to provide additional playground area and soft play along with associated fencing. Minor elevational remedial works to existing buildings resulting from removal of old swimming pool

    Columbus School and College,Patching Hall Lane,Chelmsford,CM1 4BX

    Received 11 Apr 2008
  6. Decision MadeESS/148/20/CHL/50/01

    Details pursuant to condition 50 (Construction Environmental Management Plan - Biodiversity) 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 (Boreham Airfield), Generals Lane, Boreham, Chelmsford, CM3 3HR

    Received 7 Aug 2024
  7. Decision MadeCC/COL/70/99

    Proposed extension to form additional office accommodation

    Heathlands C of E Primary School,New Church Road,West Bergholt,Colchester,CO6 3JF

    Received 1 Dec 1999
  8. Decision MadeESS/66/12/UTT

    The continuation of the development at the site without compliance with Condition 24 (Removal of Buildings, Plant and Machinery) attached to planning permission ESS/03/12/UTT to allow the buildings, plant and machinery to remain on site until 31 December 2015.

    Biffa Waste Services Ltd, Cambridge Road, Ugley, Bishop's Stortford, CM226HT

    Received 5 Nov 2012
  9. Decision MadeCC/HLW/56/16/5/1

    Proposed construction of a new two storey building (c.2550m² floor area) to accommodate a 2FE school, a 52 place early years centre/nursery with associated car, cycle and scooter parking, hard play areas, means of enclosure and landscaping and associated infrastructure on a 2.67 hectare site at The Chase, Harlow, CM17 6JA

    Land at The Chase, Newhall, Harlow, CM17 6JA

    Received 3 May 2017
  10. Decision MadeCC/BTE/10/16

    Continued use of a classroom for a temporary period until 31st August 2021, without compliance with Condition 2 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/BTE/42/11

    St Margarets C Of E Primary School, Church Lane, Toppesfield, Halstead, CO9 4DS

    Received 14 Mar 2016
  11. Decision MadeESS/65/06/UTT/46/1

    Waste origin

    Highwood Quarry, Stortford Road, Little Easton, Near Great Dunmow, Essex

    Received 12 Dec 2011
  12. Decision MadeESS/64/95/BRW

    Vary condition 7 BRW/820/91

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

    Received 11 Dec 1995
  13. Decision MadeESS/13/11/COL/A/3/2

    Resubmission of application ESS/10/10/COL for the redevelopment of the existing established recycling/recovery centre to provide new waste management facility with associated change of use of land.The facility comprises of weighbridge, single storey admin offices, relocation of existing weighbridge, relocation of existing diesel storage tank, conversion of existing buildings to provide a vehicle and plant maintenance workshop areas, landscaping, additional hardstanding and rainwater harvesting system

    Green Acres,Old Packards Lane,Wormingford,Colchester,CO6 3AH

    Received 16 Jul 2015
  14. Decision MadeCC/BTE/150/98

    Single storey extension to provide disabled persons shower room and WC

    Rayne County Primary School,Capel Road,Rayne,Braintree,CM7 5BZ

    Received 3 Dec 1998
  15. Decision MadeCC/BAS/155/05

    Construction of bus/taxi link enforced by camera and the extension of the cycleway/footway between Cranes Farm Road and Ghyllgrove

    Area between the north end of Ghyllgrove & A1235 Cranes Farm Road, Basildon & Strip of land along west side of Ghyllgrove abutting Gloucester Park,Basildon

    Received 28 Nov 2005
  16. Decision MadeESS/38/11/HLW/28/1

    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
  17. Decision MadeESS/06/15/COL

    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 5 Feb 2015
  18. Decision MadeCC/EPF/42/14/4/1

    Erection of a two storey extension to provide three classrooms and ancillary space; cycle/scooter parking; and amendments to the levels of the south-western playground

    Staples Road Primary School, Staples Road, Loughton, IG101HR

    Received 3 Dec 2014
  19. Decision MadeESS/16/19/TEN/SO

    Proposed construction of a waste transfer station for the sorting of inert commercial, domestic and construction waste

    Yard 6, A1 Vans And Trucks, Telford Road, Clacton On Sea, CO15 4LP

    Received 8 Mar 2019
  20. Decision MadeESS/60/95/ROC

    Organic Recycling Process

    Stewards Yard,Stewards Yard,Wakering Road,Shoebury,Southend-on-Sea,SS3 9TR

    Received 9 Nov 1995
  21. Decision MadeESS/39/14/BTE/10/4

    Details pursuant to Condition 10 (Noise Monitoring) of ESS/39/14/BTE “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, Little Braxted Lane, Rivenhall, Witham, Essex, CM8 3EX

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

    Received 12 Feb 2018
  22. Decision MadeCC/EPF/24/17/3/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 3 – Tree Protection Scheme – CC/EPF/24/17 (The provision of a new all-weather MUGA pitch together with galvanised powder coated metal fence and the provision of a new footpath from the existing playing field entrance).

    Roding Valley High School, Alderton Hill, Loughton, IG10 3JA

    Received 24 Oct 2017
  23. Decision MadeCC/COL/17/11/3/1

    Construction of up to 1,000 space Park and Ride facility with associated terminus building, landscaping, access road, lighting and associated infrastructure.

    Land to the north A12, Trunk road at Cuckoo Farm (Park & Ride),Cuckoo Farm,Boxted Road,Mile End,Colchester,CO4 5HH

    Received 28 Jul 2014
  24. Decision MadeCC/TEN/10/12/6/1

    The erection of two single storey extensions to the existing teaching block, replacement of a conservatory with a new classroom, two lift enclosures, horticultural shed, greenhouse and planters, additional on site car parking and hard and soft landscaping comprising of hard surfacing, fencing, lighting, signage and cycle parking

    Shorefields School, 114, Holland Road, Clacton-on-sea, CO156HF

    Received 25 Jun 2012

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