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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6,825 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/COL/32/12

    The continued use of 4 classbases for temporary period until August 31 2017 without compliance with Condition 2 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/COL/ 78/09.

    St. Andrews Infant School, Hickory Avenue, Colchester, CO4 3QJ

    Received 24 Aug 2012
  2. Decision MadeESS/41/15/TEN/NMA1

    Non-material amendment to change the wording of condition 4 attached to planning permission ref: ESS/41/15/TEN (construction of an agricultural reservoir) and allow the temporary storage of extracted material on-site, prior to onward transportation to Alresford Quarry for processing

    Lufkins Farm, Great Bentley Road, Frating

    Received 20 Sept 2019
  3. Decision MadeESS/51/08/ROC/27/4

    ROMP of ROC/634/90 The winning and working of sand and gravel and restoration to agriculture by landfill

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

    Received 29 Sept 2016
  4. Decision MadeCC/TEN/53/03

    The retention of 2 relocatable classbases & associated accommodation until 30th April 2008 without complying with Condition 1 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/TEN/09/98 & Condition 1 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/TEN/76/98

    Kirby Primary School,Kirby Primary School,Halstead Road,Kirby Cross,Frinton on Sea,CO13 0LW

    Received 29 Apr 2003
  5. Decision MadeCC/UTT/41/17/NMA2

    Details pursuant to Non Material Amendment 2 – Change in cladding 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 26 Jul 2018
  6. Decision MadeESS/28/23/TEN/59/03

    Details pursuant to Condition 59 – (Third) Annual Soils Management Audit – ESS/28/23/TEN: Continuation of Extraction of 3.8 million tonnes of sand and gravel as an easterly extension to the existing Wivenhoe Quarry, erection of sand and gravel processing plant and ancillary facilities, new vehicular access onto the B1027 Brightlingsea Road, and restoration to agriculture and low-level water-based nature conservation habitats, lowland meadow, woodland planting and hedgerow enhancement using approximately 1.2 million cubic metres of imported inert waste material without compliance with Conditions 2 (Approved details), 23 (Restoration Phasing Plan), 28 (Highway improvements and site access road) and 35 (Visibility splays) attached to permission ref ESS/17/18/TEN to allow the extraction and storage on site of sand and gravel (no export of mineral or import of waste) prior to the establishment of the approved access and highway works.

    Land to the South of Colchester Main Road (known as Sunnymead, Elmstead and Heath Farms), Nr Wivenhoe, Alresford, CO7 8DB

    Received 11 Dec 2025
  7. Decision MadeESS/12/13/CHL

    The continuation to of restoration of mineral working without complying with Condition 2 (application details), Condition3 (Timescales) and Conditions 14 & 17 (Restoration details) attached to planning permission ESS/59/06/CHL to allow for an amended restoration scheme to be completed by 30 September 2016.

    St Cleres Hall Pit, Main Road, Danbury, Essex, CM3 4AR

    Received 17 Jun 2013
  8. Decision MadeCC/COL/52/16/3/1

    Construction of a two storey extension (271sq.m) to provide 2 additional classrooms, office and WCs together with extension of hard surface play area, provision of 22 cycle and scooter stands and 3 car parking spaces at St Johns Green Primary School Abbey Field, 5 , Circular Road East, Colchester, CO2 7SZ.

    St Johns Green Primary School Abbey Field, 5, Circular Road East, COLCHESTER, CO2 7SZ

    Received 31 Mar 2017
  9. Decision MadeESS/29/99/COL

    Replacement portacabin office

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

    Received 12 Aug 1999
  10. Decision MadeCC/BAS/15/18/NMA3

    Details pursuant to Non Material Amendment 3 - Revised specification for the proposed cycle shelters & amended wording of Condition 10 of planning application CC/BAS/15/18

    Brightside County Junior And Infant School, Brightside, Billericay CM12 0LE

    Received 14 Jan 2020
  11. Decision MadeCC/TEN/116/01

    Conditions for Erection of a 240 place primary school with attached nursery unit

    Harwich Community Primary School Playing Field,Barrack Lane,Harwich,CO123NS

    Received 8 Aug 2001
  12. Decision MadeESS/44/95/TEN

    Retain Concrete Plant vary #1 TEN/945/89

    Martells Pit,Martell's Quarry,Ardleigh,Colchester,CO7 7SP

    Received 4 Sept 1995
  13. Decision MadeCC/COL/25/97

    Demolish existing WC's. Construct 2 new classrooms. Remove relocatable classroom when extension is complete

    Tiptree Heath CPS,103 Maldon Road,Tiptree,Colchester,CO5 OPG

    Received 3 Sept 1997
  14. Decision MadeESS/28/18/ROC/19/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 19 – Fixed lighting for planning application ref: ESS/28/18/ROC (Extension to the existing Materials Recovery Facility)

    James Waste Management, Purdeys Industrial Estate, Brickfields Way, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1NB

    Received 2 Oct 2020
  15. Decision MadeCC/CHL/117/07

    i) Planning application for a change of use and associated alterations and refurbishment to convert a stable box into habitable accommodation for use as part of the family centre ii) Listed building application for the alteration and refubishment of a stable box involving formation of new openings, provision of a new floor and repair and refurbishment of wall linings

    Writtle Wick Family Centre,62 Chignal Road,Chelmsford,CM1 2JB

    Received 16 Aug 2007
  16. Decision MadeESS/23/13/BTE/05/01

    Waste Management facility for the transfer/bulking of municipal waste. Proposed development includes a waste transfer building; dual weighbridge; weighbridge kiosk and staff welfare buildings; firewater holding tank and pump-house; underground surface water retention and pipework; package sewage treatment plant; vehicle wash system; staff parking and associated hard-standing areas; new surfaced access way; alternative vehicle access; fencing and landscaping; and other associated works at Cordons Farm, Long Green, Cressing, Braintree, Essex, CM77 8DL

    Cordons Farm, Long Green, Cressing, Braintree, CM778DL

    Received 27 Jan 2014
  17. Decision MadeESS/30/11/CHL/1/2

    Continuation of infilling with inert waste without compliance with condition 35 (restoration by 31 December 2002) attached to planning permission ref ESX/21/92/CHL to allow the completion of restoration by 31 December 2017.

    Sandon Quarry,Southend Road,Chelmsford,CM2 7TE

    Received 3 May 2013
  18. Application WithdrawnCC/BRW/174/01

    Extension to existing car parking area to provide 40 additional spaces

    Mid Essex Adult Community College,Bishops Hill,Rayleigh Road,Brentwood,CM13 1BD

    Received 14 Dec 2001
  19. Decision MadeCC/CHL/56/09

    Continued use of classbase without complying with time limit condition (CC/CHL/107/07)

    The Tyrrells School,Tavistock Road,Springfield,Chelmsford,CM1 6JN

    Received 9 Jul 2009
  20. Decision MadeESS/12/14/TEN

    The importation of 10,000 tonnes of inert waste to fill a void left from the extraction of blue clay utilised during the construction of a digestate store, part of a combined heat and power bio-gas plant (already approved at this site).

    Allens Farm, Tye Road, Elmstead Market, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7BN

    Received 16 Dec 2013
  21. Decision MadeESS/24/14/BTE/NMA1

    Non-Material Amendment to planning permission ESS/24/14/BTE to allow retention of the existing “as built” alignment of the 3m screening bund around Herons Farm; modify the alignment of the proposed haul route to mitigate the number of crossing points with the local public footpath network; and revise the line and location of the perimeter screening mound along the southern boundary of site A3.

    Bradwell Quarry, Church Road, Bradwell, CM77 8EP, and land south of Cut Hedge Lane

    Received 19 Mar 2015
  22. Decision MadeESS/7/95/TEN/RM8/9

    Compliance conditions 8 +9

    Pond Hall, Wix,Pond Hall,Bradfield Road,Wix,Manningtree

    Received 3 Jun 1997
  23. Decision MadeESS/28/23/TEN/59/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 59 – Annual Soils Management Audit – ESS/28/23/TEN: Continuation of Extraction of 3.8 million tonnes of sand and gravel as an easterly extension to the existing Wivenhoe Quarry, erection of sand and gravel processing plant and ancillary facilities, new vehicular access onto the B1027 Brightlingsea Road, and restoration to agriculture and low-level water-based nature conservation habitats, lowland meadow, woodland planting and hedgerow enhancement using approximately 1.2 million cubic metres of imported inert waste material without compliance with Conditions 2 (Approved details), 23 (Restoration Phasing Plan), 28 (Highway improvements and site access road) and 35 (Visibility splays) attached to permission ref ESS/17/18/TEN to allow the extraction and storage on site of sand and gravel (no export of mineral or import of waste) prior to the establishment of the approved access and highway works.

    LAND TO THE SOUTH OF COLCHESTER MAIN ROAD (KNOWN AS SUNNYMEAD, ELMSTEAD AND HEATH FARMS), ALRESFORD NR WIVENHOE CO7 8DB

    Received 15 Dec 2023
  24. Decision MadeESS/08/11/EPF/SO

    Screening Opinion - Construction of an anaerobic digestion plant

    Plot C, Birchwood Ind Est, Hoe Lane, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey. EN9 2RJ

    Received 27 Jan 2011

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