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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
8,274Searchable applications
18Recorded as pending
97%Approval rate · 7,040 approved or refused records
214Refused applications

6,826 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 12 Dec 1938 to 15 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 16 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

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  1. Decision MadeCC/COL/103/10

    Two storey classroom extension to south elevation with new access ramp and external stair, internal extension at north west corner into lower ground void space, including repositioning of outside steps & lower level path extension & internal remodelling of rooms at west side of building including new and altered window and door openings to west and south elevations

    Kendall CoE Primary School,Recreation Road,Colchester,CO1 2HH

    Received 16 Sept 2010
  2. Decision MadeCC/CHL/85/21/04/04

    Details pursuant to condition 4 (Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) for the Site Setup Works 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
  3. Decision MadeCC/BAS/104/01/SO

    Development of new 210 place single storey Primary School with an associated new vehicle access, parking provision and hard and soft play areas. Building with brick facings and tiled pitched roof

    Abacus Primary School,Tresco Way,The Wick,Wickford,SS12 9GJ

    Received 23 Jul 2001
  4. Decision MadeCC/BAS/53/02

    Proposed variation of condition 1 (time limit) of approved application CC/BAS/03/98 to read "This permission shall expire on 31 March 2004"

    Fairhouse Community Junior & Infant School,Long Riding,Basildon,SS141QP

    Received 25 Mar 2002
  5. Decision MadeCC/COL/18/02

    Screening Opinion: Proposed new 120 place Primary School

    St Peters Cof E Primary School,Carters Hill,Boxted, Colchester,CO4 5YN

    Received 21 Jan 2002
  6. Decision MadeCC/TEN/40/21/3/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 3 (Arboricultural Impact Assessment) attached to planning permission CC/TEN/40/21 (Provision of 50 car parking spaces and 130 security bollards)

    Tendring Education Centre, Jaywick Lane, Clacton On Sea, Essex, CO16 8BE

    Received 4 Apr 2022
  7. Decision MadeCC/CHL/85/21/04/03

    Details pursuant to condition 4 (CEMP for the Silt Lagoon Works) 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 between Beaulieu Park (north of Generals Lane), Boreham Parish, and Deres Bridge Roundabout on A131, Great & Little Leighs Parish, to the north east of Chelmsford.

    Received 4 Apr 2024
  8. Decision MadeCC/CHL/110/02

    Playground extension

    Springfield Primary School,Forsythia Close,Chelmsford,CM1 6XW

    Received 27 Jun 2002
  9. Decision MadeESS/16/20/UTT/57/07

    Details pursuant to condition 57 (Annual Aftercare report for Autumn 2025/Autumn 2026) 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 10 Apr 2026
  10. Decision MadeCC/COL/39/26

    The provision of a two-storey classbase on the school site for a temporary period to allow remediation works to be undertaken to the main school building (affected by RAAC). The provision of a temporary site access for the duration of the proposed works and the provision of a temporary pedestrian access for the duration of the proposed works.

    Stanway Fiveways Primary School, Winstree Road, Stanway, Essex, CO3 0QG

    Received 28 May 2026
  11. Application WithdrawnESS/39/23/BTE/NMA15

    Non-Material Amendment to the wording of conditions 35 and 42 of planning permission ESS/39/23/BTE to allow initial cleaning of the CHP boiler (known as boil out and steam blow out). ESS/39/23/BTE is a varied planning permission for an Integrated Waste Management Facility

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

    Received 23 May 2025
  12. Decision MadeCC/HLW/60/07

    The installation of an artificial sports pitch, a hall extension and an extension to the car park providing 13 additional spaces

    The Henry Moore Primary School,Kiln Lane,Church Langley,Harlow,CM17 9LW

    Received 21 May 2007
  13. Decision MadeCC/ROC/142/06

    The continued use of a relocatable classroom unit until 31 October 2008 without complying with condition 1 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/ROC/158/01

    Great Wakering Primary School,High Street,Great Wakering,Southend-on-sea,SS3 0EJ

    Received 26 Oct 2006
  14. Decision MadeEPF/1397/76

    Continue Extraction 590/71, 665/73 (Valid date unknown, shown is Application date)

    Luxborough Lane 2,Luxborough Lane,Chigwell,IG7 6BJ

    Received Not published
  15. Decision MadeESS/10/97/BTE/R/NMA1

    Retrospective changes to the Agricultural Aftercare Scheme to allow the planting of an orchard on the approved Restoration Concept Plan B17r/28c dated 20 May 1991 previously approved under condition 29 ESS/10/97/BTE/R

    Beazley End Pit,Beazley End Pit,Beazley End,Wethersfield,Braintree

    Received 17 Apr 2015
  16. Decision MadeCC/MAL/18/03

    Provision of ball screen fencing to playground area.

    Maylandsea County Primary School,Katonia Avenue,Mayland,Maldon,CM3 6AD

    Received 11 Mar 2003
  17. Decision MadeCC/BTE/69/06

    The construction of a single storey extension to the existing school building, to provide a new multi purpose hall for school use. In addition, the change of use of an existing council owned dwelling to provide a school kitchen with the dwelling grounds

    Finchingfield CofE Primary School,Vicarage Road,Finchingfield,Braintree,CM7 4LD

    Received 5 May 2006
  18. Decision MadeESS/79/22/BAS

    Application for Prior Approval of the method of demolition of buildings and structures

    Tovi Eco Park, Courtauld Close Off Courtauld Road Basildon, SS13 1FL

    Received 17 Aug 2022
  19. Decision MadeCC/CHL/102/19

    The provision of a new freestanding system railing to part of the roof of the existing Primary School

    Margaretting C Of E Primary School, Pennys Lane, Margaretting, Ingatestone, CM4 0HA

    Received 19 Dec 2019
  20. Decision MadeESS/44/19/CHL

    Continuation of inert waste recycling facility which includes screening and crushing and a washing plant as permitted by ESS/10/17/CHL without compliance with condition 7 (temporary period for night-time waste deliveries until Feb 2019) to allow night-time deliveries for a temporary period of 2 years to 2021 (part retrospective)

    Bulls Lodge Quarry, Generals Lane, Boreham, Chelmsford, CM3 3HR

    Received 4 Jul 2019
  21. Decision MadeCC/BTE/138/20

    Temporary access on Rickstones Road to support the construction of the SEND school approved under reference: CC/BTE/101/19

    Land adjacent to Rickstones Road, Rivenhall, CM8 2SD

    Received 1 Dec 2020
  22. Application WithdrawnESS/66/01/ROC

    Variation of condition 3 of permission ESS/34/98/ROC for continuation of imports from Cherry Orchard until 31 December 2006

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

    Received 21 Dec 2001
  23. Decision MadeCC/COL/13/17/3/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 3 (details of covered cycle parking and scooter provision) The erection of a 2 storey building for education purposes, extensions to existing class bases, removal of temporary class bases and the construction of additional sports pitches and ancillary facilities at Stanway Primary School, Colchester, CO3 ORH

    Stanway Primary School, Villa Road, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0RH

    Received 16 Aug 2017
  24. Decision MadeESS/16/15/CHL/38/1

    Details pursuant to condition 38 of ESS/46/16/CHL - racecourse bund. ESS/46/16/CHL for 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

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