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6,826 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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  1. Decision MadeESS/118/22/EPF/27/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 27 (Plant details) - ESS/118/22/EPF: Change of use to a construction and demolition waste recycling facility, with site office, hardstanding and boundary treatment

    Arnolds Farm Business Centre, 221 Ongar Road, Lambourne, Romford, Essex, RM4 1RH

    Received 19 Jul 2024
  2. Decision MadeESS/111/22/UTT/16/3

    Details pursuant to Condition 16 – Noise monitoring for planning application ref: ESS/111/22/UTT (Importation of inert material, installation and use of recycling plant and the final disposal of inert residues to facilitate restoration of the site to calcareous grassland, together with the continued extraction of chalk reserve)

    Newport Chalk Quarry, Chalk Farm Lane, Newport, Saffron Walden, Essex

    Received 14 Feb 2025
  3. Decision MadeCC/BAS/09/12/SO

    The erection of a new two storey teaching block and new single storey extension to the existing fitness building with demolition of the existing kitchen, dining facilities and design and technology building with associated hard and soft landscaping and external lighting.

    De La Salle RC School, Ghyllgrove, Basildon, SS142LA

    Received 16 Jan 2012
  4. Decision MadeESS/21/17/MAL

    Continuation of the construction of an agricultural reservoir by the extraction and removal from the site of sand, gravel and surplus soils without compliance with condition 3 (Cessation of development by 20th May 2017), 4 (Removal of infrastructure by 20th May 2017) and 39 (Restoration of Wash Lane crossing by 20th May 2017) attached to permission ref ESS/06/16/MAL to allow an extension of time for completion of extraction of sand and gravel and site restoration by 20th May 2019

    Cobbs Farm, Maldon Road, Goldhanger, Maldon, CM9 8BQ

    Received 2 Feb 2017
  5. Decision MadeCC/MAL/45/99

    Continuation of use and associated parking.

    The Heybridge Centre, The Street, Heybridge CM9 4NB,The Heybridge Centre,The Street,Heybridge,Maldon,CM9 4NB

    Received 2 Aug 1999
  6. Decision MadeCC/TEN/66/24

    The demolition of the existing library building. The construction of a part 3-storey/part 2-storey building to provide a public library and Registration Services, Adult Community Learning (ACL) facility and space for key partners together with space for staff facilities and flexible meetings rooms and associated access, landscaping, servicing and utilities.

    Clacton Library, 96 Station Road, Clacton On Sea, Essex, CO15 1SF

    Received 29 Nov 2024
  7. Decision MadeCC/TEN/35/21

    Development of a detached single storey teaching block, sports hall and covered link with associated works, without compliance with Conditions 2 (approved details), 4 (preliminary ecological appraisal), 10 (landscape scheme) and 12 (Arboricultural details) attached to planning permission ref CC/TEN/111/20 to allow additional tree removal to facilitate an altered construction access route, additional compensatory planting and access for emergency vehicles, with the submission of details to accordingly update and discharge conditions 3 (cricket wicket design), 5 (biodiversity enhancement strategy), 6 (lighting), 7 (written scheme of investigation), 8 (programme of archaeological investigation), 10 (landscape scheme), 13 (construction management plan), 15 (surface water drainage scheme) and 16 (scheme to minimise offsite flooding).

    Clacton County High School, Walton Road, Clacton On Sea, CO15 6DZ

    Received 26 Mar 2021
  8. Decision MadeCC/BAS/26/11

    Single storey extension and internal alterations to the existing swimming pool building to form new disabled facilities together with associated external landscaping works and the erection of a free-standing canopy to provide a sheltered waiting area

    Quilters Infant & Junior School,Laindon Road,Billericay,CM12 9LD

    Received 26 Apr 2011
  9. Application WithdrawnCC/BAS/93/04

    A three storey extension to provide corridors, lift and disabled access

    Mayflower School,Stock Road,Billericay,CM12 0RT

    Received 27 Jul 2004
  10. ValidatedCHR/396/56

    Earthmoving equipment store

    Sandon Quarry,Southend Road,Chelmsford,CM2 7TE

    Received Not published
  11. Decision MadeCC/CHL/9/99

    Provide and install temporary double classbase unit with toilet accommodation

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

    Received 26 Jan 1999
  12. Decision MadeESS/65/06/UTT/28/1

    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.

    Liitle Easton,Little Easton Airfield,Little Easton,Dunmow,CM6 2BB

    Received 12 Dec 2011
  13. Decision MadeCHL/1890/87/47/2

    Landscaping schemes which shall include details of the existing trees and hedgerows to be retained and of the trees and hedgrows to be planted shall be submitted to the minerals Planning Authority for approval concurrently with the working and reclamation schemes referred to in Condition 4 above. Such schemes as approved shall be carried out in accordance with the approved programme of planting forming part of the scheme. Any tree or shrub forming part of the approved scheme that dies, is damaged or removed within a period of 5 years of planting shall be replaced by the applicant or their successors in title with a tree or shrub of the same species during the first following planting session to the satisdaction of the Mineral Planning Authority.

    Bulls Lodge Quarry

    Received 15 May 2013
  14. Decision MadeCC/UTT/04/17

    construction of a detached two storey school building, including 9 new classrooms and ancillary facilities at the existing Joyce Frankland Academy, on land to the north of Bury Water Lane.

    1FE Expansion of the Joyce Frankland Aca, Joyce Frankland Acadamy, Essex, Newport, CB11 3TR

    Received 5 Jan 2017
  15. Decision MadeEPO/131/66

    Ext S G Paynes Lane

    Nazeing Quarry,Green Lane,Nazeing,Waltham Abbey,EN10 6TD

    Received 17 Mar 1966
  16. Decision MadeESS/51/12/ROC

    The erection of a waste transfer building, for transfer/bulking of municipal and trade waste, together with ancillary works including a replacement dual weighbridge and office

    Cory Environmental, Mucking Hall Road, Barling Magna, Southend-on-sea, SS3 0NR

    Received 31 Jul 2012
  17. Decision MadeCC/CHL/85/21/05/06

    Details pursuant to condition 5 (Dust Management Plan 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 21 Feb 2025
  18. Decision MadeCC/MAL/48/10

    Construction of a single storey modular unit to provide a 26 place nursery unit and after school club with associated car parking, hard and soft landscaping

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

    Received 11 Mar 2010
  19. Decision MadeESS/72/94/CHL

    Siting of Mobile Crusher. See 19/96

    Great Holts Farm,Gt Holts & Wallaces Farm,Boreham,Chelmsford,CM3 3AU

    Received 4 Nov 1994
  20. Decision MadeESS/32/18/TEN

    Planning application seeking for the installation and use of a washing plant for the recycling of non-hazardous and inert wastes, the use of a crusher, the installation of a weighbridge office and relocation of a weighbridge together with associated access onto the highway.

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

    Received 25 Sept 2018
  21. Decision MadeESS/99/22/CHL/16/01

    Details pursuant to condition to condition 16 (Planting and maintenance of bunds) of planning permission ESS/99/22/CHL. ESS/99/22/CHL was for “Temporary compound associated with the operation of the Park Farm mineral extraction area at Bulls Lodge Quarry comprising the parking of contractors’ plant and machinery, a mobile welfare unit, operative’s caravan accommodation, associated car parking and ancillary development and landscaping.”

    Park Farm, Belsteads Farm Lane, Little Waltham, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 3PX

    Received 15 Jun 2023
  22. Decision MadeESS/51/24/BTE/SPO

    Environmental Impact Assessment Scoping Opinion Request for the following applications which are proposed to be submitted together: - Non-Material Amendment Application that would amend the wording of the description of development to move specific reference to the materials processed in the consented Integrated Waste Management Facility (IWMF) into relevant Condition(s) of the Planning Permission of the IWMF (ESS/39/23/BTE). - A Variation Application of ESS/39/23/BTE/“slot out” application to create a blank area within the IWMF footprint by reconfiguring the proposed layout of the consented IWMF elements. The Variation Application would not remove any element of the consented IWMF. The Variation Application would also provide for the import of bulky waste for treatment in the Materials Recovery Facility (MRF), provide details of the phasing of the development of the IWMF and propose other minor design changes. - An Outline Planning Application that proposes a Carbon Capture Use and Storage plant with Heat Offtake (CCUS-HO) within the blank area created by the Variation Application/”slot out” application.

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

    Received 28 Aug 2024
  23. Decision MadeESS/33/09/CHL/NMA

    Extend the area in which clay, imported under ESS/05/09/CHL, was used in the construction of the agricultural reservoir banks.

    Old Hall and Generals Farms,Boreham,Chelmsford,CM2 6GF

    Received 17 Jun 2011
  24. Decision MadeCC/HLW/55/10

    Change of use of former caretaker’s house to provide new office accommodation for existing staff and pupils

    Harlow Integrated Support Service,Harlow Integrated Support Centre (Former Commonside Special School),Commonside Road,Harlow,CM18 7EZ

    Received 11 Mar 2010

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