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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6,826 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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  1. Decision MadeCC/CPT/55/11

    Continuation of redevelopment of existing Furtherwick Park School site without compliance with Condition 1 (approved details) attached to permission ref CC/CPT/65/10 to allow minor material amendments to the approved scheme.

    (Former Furtherwick Park School site),Castle View School,Foksville Road,Canvey,SS8 7AZ

    Received 26 Jul 2011
  2. Decision MadeESS/52/17/COL/28/10

    Details pursuant to Condition 24 (Noise Monitoring Survey) of ESS/48/01/COL that was for "Review of Mineral Planning Permissions” and Condition 28 (Noise Monitoring Survey) of ESS/52/17/COL that was for "Continuation of use of land for mineral extraction and ancillary use without compliance with Condition 6 (Dry Silo Mortar Plant Operating hours) of planning permission ESS/23/14/COL granted for "Extension of Stanway Quarry on land at Five Ways Fruit Farm (FWFF) via the extraction of 2.95m tonnes of sand and gravel etc" to extend the weekday DSM plant operational hours from 20:00 hours to 22:00 hours.

    Land at Colchester Quarry, Warren Lane, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0NN

    Received 30 Nov 2022
  3. Application WithdrawnCC/CHL/104/10

    The erection of an atrium extension to the existing Sixth Form Centre, measuring 2.85m x 3.7m x 5.1m (high) with a gross floorspace of 10.5m², together with internal remodelling works to the lobby, circulation & main common room to create access to & from the atrium.

    Great Baddow School,Duffield Road,Great Baddow,Chelmsford,CM2 9RZ

    Received 28 Sept 2010
  4. Decision MadeESS/98/21/BTE

    Continuation of mineral extraction without compliance with: Conditions 4 (Approved Details); 11 (Plant Site Layout) and 55 (Restoration and Landscaping) and the Ecological Management Plan under the attendant Section 106 Agreement of Planning permission ESS/40/18/BTE that itself was a Variation of Condition permission that enabled increases in both annual throughput and HGV activity to now allow for re-phasing of the working and restoration; changes to the approved restoration concepts and management plans; and the establishment of an inert materials recycling facility, in advance of the A12 road widening infrastructural project

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

    Received 9 Nov 2021
  5. Decision MadeESS/35/20/BTE

    Continuation of development permitted by ESS/03/18/BTE without compliance with condition 9d (operational hours for the dry silo plant mortar [DSM]) to allow extended week day hours for the DSM between 06:00 to 07:00 and 18:30 to 22:00 Monday to Friday for the life of the development following the 12 month trial period originally granted under planning permission ESS/20/17/BTE. ESS/03/18/BTE was for "Extraction of 2 million tonnes of sand and gravel (from Site A5 as identified in the Essex Minerals Local Plan 2014) including the retention of the existing access onto the A120, the processing plant (including sand and gravel washing plant), office and weighbridge, ready mix concrete plant, bagging unit, DSM plant, water and silt management systems and extension of the internal haul road into Site A5 with restoration to agriculture and biodiversity (species rich grassland and wetland)"

    Bradwell Quarry, Church Road, Bradwell, CM77 8EP

    Received 20 Mar 2020
  6. Decision MadeCC/BRW/21/01

    Additional car park for 18no. Cars (only to be constructed with proposal for improved coach parking facility)

    Anglo European High School,Willow Green,Ingatestone,CM4 0DJ

    Received 14 Feb 2001
  7. Decision MadeESS/54/97/CHL

    Vary #1 & 3 Time for Restoration

    Drakes Farm,Russell Green Reservoir,Drakes Farm,Boreham,Chelmsford,CM3 3BD

    Received 21 Jul 1997
  8. Decision MadeCC/BAS/40/16

    The continued construction and use of a single storey 4 classbase and studio hall extension to the south west of the existing junior school buildings, the remodelling of an existing classbase and the construction and use of a single storey class base extension to the east of the existing infant school buildings, together with amended parking layout and a temporary construction access off Whitmore Way, to allow for the expansion of the school from the existing 525 pupils to a maximum capacity of 630 pupils without compliance with Condition 2 (application details) attached to planning permission CC/BAS/54/15 to allow high level windows to be introduced to the rear wall of the studio, amendments to roof lights, the north elevation corrected to brickwork, reduced glazing height and the provision of additional roof lights in the clerestorey roof

    Whitmore County Infant and Junior School, Whitmore Way, Basildon, SS14 2TP

    Received 19 Jul 2016
  9. Decision MadeCC/CHL/34/08

    Single storey extension to accommodate 3 classbases, classbase stores & pupil toilets to replace 3 existing relocatable classroom building. The construction of an area of hard play surface. 2 existing relocatable units to be relocated on site until the completion of works (application area amended from previous application)

    Danbury Park County Primary School,Well Lane,Danbury,Chelmsford,CM3 4AB

    Received 31 Mar 2008
  10. Decision MadeESS/95/20/BTE/21/1

    Details pursuant to condition 21 (Tree Protection Scheme) of planning permission ref: ESS/95/20/BTE. (Proposed importation of inert waste material to infill existing voids and reinstate land to agricultural use.)

    Tile Kiln Farm, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, Essex, CO9 1UP

    Received 23 Feb 2024
  11. Decision MadeESS/01/11/CHL/1/1

    Continuation of 'Use of a coated roadstone plant and associated facilities for the manufacture of coated roadstone products using predominantly sand and gravel and recycled aggregates produced at the quarry' permitted by planning permission ESS/63/03/CHL without compliance with condition 8 (restriction on number of nights on which night-time working is permitted) to allow week night and weekend night working unrestricted for a period of 2 years

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

    Received 6 Dec 2013
  12. Decision MadeCC/BAS/42/04

    Provision of imitation grass all weather pitch with floodlighting and perimeter fencing and landscaping to provide an all year round sports facility for the school and wider community

    James Hornsby High School,Leinster Road,Laindon,Basildon,SS155NX

    Received 30 Mar 2004
  13. Decision MadeCC/ROC/49/17

    the erection of detached building to provide three new classrooms to accommodate 90 pupils, 7 new car parking spaces, cycle and scooter provision, relocated adventure playground, internal refurbishment and associated infrastructure at Westerings Primary Academy

    Westerings Primary Academy, Sunny Road, Hawkwell, SS5 4NZ

    Received 13 Oct 2017
  14. Decision MadeCC/CPT/21/24/6/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 6 (Construction Environmental Management Plan) – CC/CPT/21/24: Erection of a new freestanding single-storey sixth form building, together with associated access, parking and landscaping works and new security fencing.

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

    Received 19 Aug 2024
  15. Decision MadeCC/ROC/49/17/9/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 9 – fixed plant CC/ROC/49/17 (The erection of detached building to provide three new classrooms to accommodate 90 pupils, 7 new car parking spaces, cycle and scooter provision, relocated adventure playground, internal refurbishment and associated infrastructure at Westerings Primary Academy, Sunny Road, Hawkwell, SS5 4NZ)

    The Westerings Primary School, Sunny Road, Hawkwell, SS5 4NZ

    Received 9 Feb 2018
  16. Decision MadeESS/25/01/TEN/REV

    Revised details relating to Access, Flood Risk, Silica Sand, Reservoir Capacity & Archaeology for Extraction and exportation of sand and gravel to facilitate construction of an agricultural reservoir

    Fen Farm,Fen Chase,Elmstead Market,Colchester,CO7 7HA

    Received 19 Mar 2003
  17. Decision MadeCC/BAS/62/11/8/1

    Construction of a new replacement secondary school building, up to 3-storeys in height, together with hard and soft landscaping and sports facilities, 135 parking spaces and 60 cycle spaces and new vehicular and pedestrian access onto Nethermayne.

    Woodlands School,Takeley End,Kingswood,Basildon,SS165BA

    Received 31 Jan 2012
  18. Decision MadeCC/COL/15/20/8/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 8 – Biodiversity Method Statement CC/COL/15/20 (The provision of a new accessible ramp to the main school entrance (re-alignment of accessible ramp approved by planning permission CC/COL/68/19)

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

    Received 22 Jul 2020
  19. Decision MadeESS/68/98/BTE

    Variation of Condition 28 of permission BTE/376/86 to extend original mineral extraction period from Phase V areas. Previously extended by permission ESS/54/95/BTE

    Bradwell Quarry,Coggeshall Road,Bradwell,Braintree,CM77 8EP

    Received 17 Nov 1998
  20. Decision MadeCC/BTE/91/05

    The creation of 3no flood alleviation storage lagoons and associated engineering works, together with temporary road access for the duration of the works

    Farmland adjacent to Wethersfield Road,Sible Hedingham,Halstead

    Received 22 Jun 2005
  21. Decision MadeESS/95/21/BTE

    Continued use of the Ready Mixed Concrete Plant facility without compliance with Condition 3 (Approved Details) of Planning Consent ESS/11/20/BTE that was for the Erection and Use of a Ready Mixed Concrete Plant (RMX plant) with Ancillary Facilities to now accommodate a revised site layout and design of plant

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

    Received 4 Nov 2021
  22. Decision MadeCC/TEN/10/12/7/1

    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
  23. Decision MadeESS/03/12/UTT/SO

    Continuation of the development at the site without compliance with Condition 3 (Time Limit) and Condition 27 (Removal of Buildings, Plant and Machinery) attached to planning Permission ESS/27/09/UTT to allow the site to be fully restored by 31 December 2012.

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

    Received 29 Dec 2011
  24. Decision MadeESS/16/20/UTT/13/03

    Details pursuant to condition 13 (Noise monitoring results for March 2022) of ESS/16/20/UTT. ESS/16/20/UTT extant permission 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” originally permitted under ESS/65/06/UTT.

    Highwood Quarry, Stortford Road, Great Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1SL

    Received 2 Aug 2022

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