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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6,826 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/BRW/48/16

    Essex County Council is seeking planning permission for construction of a flood alleviation scheme consisting of a flood defence bund (800m in length and maximum 1.65m height above ground level) and watercourse diversion to capture and store surface water, on land north of West Hondon industrial Area and west of Thorndon Avenue, West Horndon, Essex.

    Land located north of West Horndon industrial Area and west of Thorndon Avenue, West Horndon, Essex

    Received 6 Oct 2016
  2. Decision MadeCC/TEN/81/20/17/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 17- Noise from fixed plant - 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 19 Jul 2021
  3. Decision MadeESS/16/19/TEN

    Proposed construction of a waste transfer station for the sorting of non-putrescible commercial, domestic and construction waste

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

    Received 8 Mar 2019
  4. Decision MadeCC/CHL/107/02

    Proposed variation of condition 1 (time limit) attached to approved application CC/CHL/19/97 to allow retention of one large single relocatable classbase(drama/music room) until July 31st 2007

    Moulsham High, Junior & Infant School,Brian Close,Chelmsford,CM2 9ES

    Received 27 Jun 2002
  5. Decision MadeESS/13/11/COL/8/1

    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 8 Nov 2012
  6. Decision MadeESS/24/15/TEN/31/5

    Details pursuant to Condition 31 (Noise Monitoring) of Planning permission ref no: ESS/24/15/TEN (Construction of an irrigation reservoir involving the excavation, processing and removal of sand, gravel and soils, engineering works and ancillary buildings at Elmstead Hall, Elmstead, Colchester).

    Elmstead Hall, Elmstead, Colchester, CO7 7EX

    Received 26 Jan 2021
  7. Decision MadeCC/TEN/27/03

    Drama & Music Room extension with internal remodelling of existing music facilities

    The Colne Community School,Church Road,Brightlingsea,CO7 0QL

    Received 10 Apr 2003
  8. Decision MadeCC/COL/74/11/3/1

    Construction of new single storey pre-school building within grounds of existing Infant school site comprising external play area with canopy covered play area and re-configuration of existing car park

    St. Georges Infant School, Barrington Road, Colchester, CO2 7RW

    Received 20 Feb 2012
  9. Decision MadeESS/12/20/BTE/53/01

    Details pursuant to condition 53 (Agricultural aftercare for 2025 to 2026 for Phase 1) of ESS/106/22/BTE. ESS/12/20/BTE is the extant permission for sand and gravel extraction in MLP site A7.

    Bradwell Quarry, Church Road, Bradwell, CM77 8EP

    Received 10 Apr 2026
  10. Decision MadeESS/39/23/BTE/54/01

    Details pursuant to condition 54 (Biodiversity Monitoring Plan - Annual Monitoring Report for 2024) of planning permission ESS/39/23/BTE. ESS/39/23/BTE is a variation of the planning permission for the Rivenhall Integrated Waste Management Facility

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

    Received 3 Apr 2025
  11. Decision MadeESS/54/13/MAL

    Continuation of development for digging of sand and gravel and erection of washing plant without compliance with conditions 1 and 3 (approved details) attached to planning permission ESS/34/10/MAL to allow changes the approved restoration scheme (retrospective).

    Southminster Quarry, Goldsands Road, Southminster, Essex, CM0 7JR

    Received 12 Sept 2013
  12. Decision MadeESS/07/05/COL/5/7

    Sec 106 dry silo mortar plant, ancillary facilities, together with internal access improvements, as approved by application ESS/25/02/COL, without compliance with condition 2 (submitted details) to allow for amended plant layout and foundation levels.

    Colchester Quarry,Bellhouse & Abbotstone Landfill Site,Warren Lane,Stanway,Colchester,CO3 0NN

    Received 31 Mar 2015
  13. Decision MadeESS/47/01/BAS

    Change of use from open storage to Waste Transfer Station

    Units 10/11,Archers Field Close,Burnt Mills Industrial Estate,Basildon

    Received 8 Oct 2001
  14. Decision MadeCC/EPF/42/21/7/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 7 – Biodiversity Enhancement Layout (The removal of 2no. existing temporary classrooms and the construction of a permanent teaching block to accommodate 2no classrooms and associated ancillary accommodation. The provision of a new Multi Use Play Area (MUPA) CC/EPF/42/21)

    Nazeing Primary School, Hyde Mead, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2HS

    Received 8 Jul 2021
  15. Decision MadeESS/48/01/COL/R24/4

    Review of Mineral Planning Permissions

    See ESS/11/00/col,Bellhouse & Abbotstone Landfill Site,Warren Lane,Stanway,Colchester,CO3 0NN

    Received 27 Jan 2016
  16. Decision MadeESS/47/12/COL

    Retrospective change of use of land within the Bellhouse Quarry site from its previous use as part of an area of hard standing to a use for the temporary storage of dormant plant and equipment associated with the previous sand and gravel processing plant.

    Bellhouse Pit, Warren Lane, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0NN

    Received 28 Jun 2012
  17. Decision MadeESS/22/23/COL/SO

    EIA Screening Opinion Request for Change of use to waste recycling site

    Oyster Haven, Haven Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8HT

    Received 23 Feb 2023
  18. Decision MadeESS/04/22/COL

    Continuation of Mineral Extraction without compliance with Condition 1 (Duration) of Planning Permission ref: ESS/48/01/COL(R) that was for the Review of Mineral Permission to now allow for an extended timescale to complete restoration of the Colchester Quarry complex

    Stanway Quarry, Warren Lane, Stanway, CO3 0NN

    Received 5 Jan 2022
  19. Decision MadeCC/BAS/28/14

    Single storey extension forming additional teaching areas

    Janet Duke Primary School, Markhams Chase, Laindon, Basildon, Essex, SS15 5LS

    Received 6 May 2014
  20. Decision MadeCC/BTE/125/98

    Proposed amendment to the approved layout of the North East corner of the site involving the extension of the approved car parking area and other associated works

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

    Received 26 Oct 1998
  21. Decision MadeCC/UTT/41/17/NMA1

    Details pursuant to Non Material Amendment 1 – Change in brick colour of planning application CC/UTT/41/17. The proposed expansion from 1FE to 2FE school. Erection of new block (1,008m2), kitchen infill (10m2) and some internal refurbishment of existing school together with associated landscaping and parking work.

    Elsenham Church of England Primary School, High Street, Elsenham, CM22 6DD

    Received 5 Mar 2018
  22. Decision MadeCC/BAS/30/97

    Installation of single classbase relocatable with integral toilets

    Briscoe County Junior & Infant School,Felmores End,Pitsea,Basildon

    Received 16 Dec 1997
  23. Application WithdrawnCC/CPT/86/09

    Single storey children’s centre located within existing primary school site with content including enclosed external play area, landscaping and the relocation of two school storage sheds

    Jotmans Hall County Primary School,High Road,Benfleet,SS7 5RG

    Received 16 Nov 2009
  24. Decision MadeCC/COL/41/20

    The retention of a classbase for a temporary period until 31 August 2025 without compliance with Condition 3 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/COL/23/17

    Millfields County Primary School, Bowes Road, Wivenhoe CO7 9RD

    Received 9 Apr 2020

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