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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
8,263Searchable applications
16Recorded 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6,825 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn.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 5 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 15 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 MadeCC/BTE/59/06

    Single storey extension with access ramps to the Junior School, and internal remodelling works including the replacement of glazed walls to the Infant School

    John Bunyan Infant & Nursery and Junior School,John Bunyan County Inants School,Lancaster Way,Braintree,CM7 5UL

    Received 6 Apr 2006
  2. Decision MadeESS/118/22/EPF/13/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 13 (Surface Water Drainage Scheme) - 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
  3. Application WithdrawnESS/48/13/BAS

    Construction and use of an Anaerobic Digestion Facility.

    Marsh Farm, Vange By-Pass, Basildon, Essex, SS164QG

    Received 15 Aug 2013
  4. Application WithdrawnCC/BAS/72/15

    Flood Alleviation Scheme involving the creation of a new attenuation basin and improvements to the existing open watercourse system

    Land to the West of Kennel Lane, Great Burstead, Essex, CM11 2ST

    Received 20 Nov 2015
  5. Decision MadeCC/BAS/73/00

    New classbase with associated toilets & storage

    Sunnymede Infant School,Mons Avenue,Billericay,CM11 2HQ

    Received 8 Sept 2000
  6. Decision MadeCC/BTE/22/96

    Extension and internal alterations to form new internal pupil and disabled toilet areas

    Gt Bardfield Country Primary School,Braintree Road,Gt Bardfield,Halstead,CM74 4RN

    Received 7 Aug 1996
  7. Decision MadeCC/CHL/85/21/03/09

    Details pursuant to condition 3 (Amended Project Schedule for Section 1A) of the planning permission Ref. 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
  8. Decision MadeCC/CHL/115/20

    Fenced multi-use games area and associated works including the relocation of existing play equipment

    Galleywood Infant School, Barnard Road, Galleywood, Chelmsford, CM2 8RR

    Received 30 Sept 2020
  9. Decision MadeCC/COL/52/14/12/1

    Construction of a two-storey, two-form entry Primary School with associated hard and soft play space, vehicle access and parking, hard and soft landscaping, drainage, lighting and fencing

    Part of former Severalls Hospital Site, Northern Approach Road (Phase 3), Colchester, Essex, CO4 5HG

    Received 16 Jun 2015
  10. Decision MadeESS/09/20/EPF/16/4

    Noise monitoring pursuant to condition 16 of planning permission ref: ESS/09/20/EPF (Continued operation of composting facility without compliance with condition 4 (waste catchment area) attached to planning application ESS/29/18/EPF to allow waste to be imported from beyond the existing defined catchment area at Ashlyns Farm, Epping Road, North Weald, Epping, CM16 6RZ.)

    Ashlyns Farm, Epping Road, North Weald, Epping, CM16 6RZ

    Received 6 Oct 2021
  11. Decision MadeCC/EPF/96/06

    The Erection of 1.8m powder coated palisade fencing to the School field and Bow top fencing to the front of the school

    St Lawrence Junior & Thomas Tallis Infant Schools, Ninefields, Hillhouse, Waltham Abbey,Hillhouse Primary School,Ninefields,Waltham Abbey,EN9 3BE

    Received 26 Jun 2006
  12. Decision MadeCC/BAS/113/00

    Variation of Condition 1 of planning permission CC/BAS/08/98 to read "This consent shall expire on 31 December 2005"

    Felmore Junior School,Felmore Primary School,Davenants,Pitsea,Basildon,SS131QZ

    Received 30 Nov 2000
  13. Decision MadeCC/EPF/43/00/LB

    Proposed renewal of roof covering to the school main hall

    High Ongar Primary School,The Street,High Ongar,Ongar,CM5 9NB

    Received 23 Jun 2000
  14. Decision MadeCC/COL/155/02/LB

    Strengthening/Refurbishment of Ford Street Bridge, 2nd Stage Works - Construction of a reinforced concrete invert slab

    Ford Street Bridge,A1124 Ford Street,Aldham,Colchester

    Received 15 Oct 2002
  15. Decision MadeESS/13/11/COL/NMA2

    Non-material amendment to planning permission reference: ESS/13/11/COL to allow the installation of a radio mast on-site

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

    Received 17 Nov 2014
  16. Decision MadeCC/ROC/94/07

    Permanent Crossover and Hardstanding for Fire service vehicle access only

    Glebe Infant and Junior School,Creswick Avenue,Rayleigh,SS6 9HG

    Received 2 Jul 2007
  17. Application WithdrawnCC/UTT/19/06

    Change of use to a Highway depot, construction of hard surface over existing ground, and the erection of a 12 metre high 'EuroDome ' building for the storage of Road Salt. Erection of a 2.1m high steel palisade fencing and perimeter wall.

    Veerman Lodge,Veermans Lodge,Thaxted Road,Saffron Walden,CB10 2UR

    Received 17 Jan 2006
  18. Decision MadeCC/BTE/04/98

    Continued use of 1 x RL3 Relocatable Classroom Unit

    De Vere County Primary School, Kirby Hall Road, Castle Hedingham, Halstead,De Vere County Primary School,Kirby Hall Road,Castle Hedingham,Halstead

    Received 16 Jan 1998
  19. Decision MadeCC/CHL/47/05

    Construction of a single-storey extension to provide additional dining area

    The William de Ferrers School,Trinity Square,South Woodham Ferrers,Chelmsford,CM3 5JU

    Received 21 Apr 2005
  20. Decision MadeCC/COL/42/15

    The retention of a classbase for a temporary period until 30 September 2020 without compliance with Condition 3 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/COL/28/11

    St. James School, Guildford Road, Colchester, CO1 2RA

    Received 8 Jul 2015
  21. Decision MadeCC/MAL/95/22/11/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 11 – Landscape Management Plan – CC/MAL/95/22: Construction of a new 2 Form Entry (420 place), two-storey Primary School and Early Years Facility including parking, a Multi-Use Games Area, soft play areas and ancillary development

    Land allocated for a new primary school under Land South of Limebrook Way and East of Maldon Wick, Maldon, Essex

    Received 5 Apr 2023
  22. Decision MadeESS/09/16/UTT

    Proposed extension to existing office building and proposed construction of a replacement storage bay to an increased height of 2.1 metres, all ancillary to the existing minerals and waste operations

    Widdington Pit, Hollow Road, Widdington, Essex, CB11 3SL

    Received 11 Feb 2016
  23. Decision MadeCC/TEN/71/01

    Demolition of toilet/admin block, internal adaptations and erection of classroom/administration extension together with additional informal hard paved areas

    School Road, Clacton-on-Sea,Tendring County Primary School,Main Rd,Tendring,Clacton-on-Sea,CO16 0BP

    Received 1 Jun 2001
  24. Decision MadeESS/40/18/BTE/29/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 29 (Noise Monitoring) of planning permission ESS/40/18/BTE for the “Continuation of use of land for mineral extraction and ancillary use without compliance with Conditions 4 (Approved Details); 11 (Plant Site Layout); 12 (HGV Movements); 23 (Mineral Output) and 24 and 25 (Mineral Handling) of planning permission ESS/10/18/BTE for the “re-phasing of the working and restoration of the site, changes in soil bund configuration and to provide car parking for visitors in the ancillary plant site area” to allow an increase in annual throughput; to import construction materials in as raised or processed form and onward distribution/or to blend with on site materials and to increase HGV activity from 29 loads to 75 loads per day”

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

    Received 11 May 2021

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These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Essex County Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.

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