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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6,825 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/17/14/3/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 3 – Written scheme & programme of archaeological investigation – CC/BTE/17/14 (Restoration of the former Shalford Recycling Centre for Household Waste to amenity parkland. Proposed development includes the demolition of the existing hardstanding area, the formation of a pond; the re-contouring of land levels; modifications to the existing access and the creation of a car parking area).

    Recycling Centre For Household Waste, Braintree Road, Shalford, Essex. CM7 5HQ

    Received 26 Sept 2017
  2. Decision MadeCHL/1019/87/4/2

    Winning and working of sand and gravel

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

    Received 10 Oct 2012
  3. Decision MadeESS/12/20/BTE/56/02

    Prior approval under condition 56 of planning permission Ref. ESS/12/20/BTE for development normally permitted under General Permitted Development Order 2015 - Installation of Shovel Fed Hopper and Link Conveyor.

    Bradwell Quarry, Church Road, Bradwell, CM77 8EP, and land south of Cuthedge Lane.

    Received 8 Jun 2023
  4. Decision MadeESS/48/01/COL/R24/6

    Review of Mineral Planning Permissions

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

    Received 28 Jul 2016
  5. Decision MadeCC/BAS/83/01

    Proposed multi-purpose hall and new all weather multi-use games area

    Greensted Junior School,Kirby Road,Basildon,SS141RX

    Received 18 Jun 2001
  6. Decision MadeCC/TEN/102/03

    Continuation of development approved under CC/TEN/79/98 without compliance with condition 31st July 2003 and retention of the relocatable unit until 31st July 2008

    Bradfield County Primary School,Heath Rd,Bradfield,Manningtree,CO11 2UZ

    Received 29 Jul 2003
  7. Decision MadeCC/TEN/99/09

    The continued use of three classbases for a temporary period until 31 December 2011 without compliance with condition 2 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/TEN/165/06

    Ravenscroft County Primary School,Nayland Drive,Clacton on Sea,CO16 8TZ

    Received 10 Dec 2009
  8. Decision MadeESS/29/20/TEN/34/1

    Details pursuant to Conditions 34 (Noise); 39 (Dust); 40 and 41 (Drainage) of planning permission ESS/29/20/TEN that was for the proposed western extension to Martells Quarry for the extraction, processing, sale and distribution of silica sand and gravel, and subsequent restoration using inert materials along with the creation of a new access.

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

    Received 16 Feb 2024
  9. Decision MadeESS/54/08/ROC/NMA11

    Non-material amendment to permission ref ESS/54/08/ROC to allow: clarification of the cell diving embankment heights; use of imported material for construction of the embankments; use of a geosynthetic drainage layer beneath the embankments; change to the approved key trench; alterations to the material compliance testing criteria; and alterations to compaction layers within the embankments (originally approved under condition 33).

    Wallasea Island,Rochford,SS4 2HD

    Received 14 Dec 2012
  10. Decision MadeESS/39/14/BTE/LA6

    Details pursuant to legal agreement associated with ESS/39/14/BTE - Schedule 6 – Highway matters. ESS/39/14/BTE was for "Extraction of an estimated 2.5 million tonnes of sand and gravel together with the provision of an new access from Little Braxted Lane; and the installation/construction and operation of primary processing and ancillary facilities comprising washing and bagging plant, silt lagoons, weighbridge, site management office, mess room and maintenance workshop; with restoration to agriculture and water based nature conservation habitats."

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

    Received 2 Sept 2016
  11. Decision MadeESS/52/06/UTT/SPO

    Request for a scoping opinion

    Preferred Area K, Liitle Easton,Little Easton Airfield,Little Easton,Dunmow,CM6 2BB

    Received 26 Oct 2006
  12. Decision MadeESS/28/14/CHL

    Use of previously imported materials for the construction and expansion of a screening bund to the existing recycling facility and to achieve revised restoration of former silt lagoons to biodiversity areas. In addition approval under condition 42 of Planning Permission CHL/1890/87 to allow importation of 12,000m3 of clean soils and clays for restoration purpose

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

    Received 9 Jun 2014
  13. Decision MadeESS/39/14/BTE/18/1

    Extraction of an estimated 2.5 million tonnes of sand and gravel together with the provision of an new access from Little Braxted Lane; and the installation/construction and operation of primary processing and ancillary facilities comprising washing and bagging plant, silt lagoons, weighbridge, site management office, mess room and maintenance workshop; with restoration to agriculture and water based nature conservation habitats

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

    Received 23 Jun 2016
  14. Decision MadeCC/MAL/28/24

    Removal of existing storage sheds, installation of new heating system (Air Source Heat Pumps), provision of new acoustic enclosure, electrical intake cabinet and storage shed.

    Cold Norton County Primary School, 2 St Stephens Road, Cold Norton, Essex, CM3 6JE

    Received 10 May 2024
  15. Decision MadeESS/03/17/BTE/13/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 13 – Noise Monitoring for planning application ref: ESS/03/17/BTE (Braintree Waste Transfer Station)

    Braintree Waste Transfer Station, Cordons Farm, Long Green, Cressing, Braintree, CM77 8DL

    Received 10 May 2018
  16. Decision MadeESS/63/10/CHL

    Retrospective planning permission for mineral extraction (now ceased) Infilling existing void with inert waste (construction waste, soils & clays) Recycling of inert materials to recover secondary aggregates and soils. Restoration to species rich grassland in line with the Essex Biodiversity Habitat Action Plan.

    St Clere's Hall Pit,Main Road,Danbury,Chelmsford,CM3 4AR

    Received 16 Dec 2010
  17. Decision MadeCC/COL/51/14

    The retention of one classbase for a temporary period until 31 December 2019 without compliance with Condition 2 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/COL/103/09

    Gosbecks Primary School, Owen Ward Close, Colchester, CO2 9DG

    Received 22 Oct 2014
  18. Decision MadeCC/CPT/64/10

    Replacement of an existing Crittall window with a new UPVC window and the creation of a new windon in the side elevation

    Canvey Island Library,High Street,Canvey,SS8 7RB

    Received 4 Jun 2010
  19. Decision MadeCC/COL/142/08

    Landscaping work to provide a 1.5m wide footpath within school playing field and creation of new access and gate to north east boundary of school.

    Chappel C of E Primary School,The Street,Chappel,Colchester,CO6 2DD

    Received 16 Dec 2008
  20. Decision MadeESS/51/98/TEN

    Irrigation Reservior

    Land at Lodge Farm,Lodge Farm,Lodge Farm Lane,St Osyth,Clacton-0n-Sea,CO16 8SA

    Received 26 Aug 1998
  21. Application WithdrawnESS/57/15/MAL

    Proposed washing plant for use during the construction of an agricultural reservoir previously approved under Planning Ref. ESS/35/14/MAL

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

    Received 30 Nov 2015
  22. Decision MadeCHL/1019/87-34e

    Aftercare - Phases 3, 4 and 5 2007/08

    Bulls Lodge Quarry

    Received 22 Jan 2008
  23. Decision MadeCC/BTE/37/14

    The provision of a new modular classroom for a temporary period until 31 August 2021.

    Bocking Church Street Primary School, Church Street, Braintree, CM7 5LA

    Received 4 Jun 2014
  24. Decision MadeCC/MAL/45/14/LB/3/1

    Listed Building Consent for Rebuilding and reinstatement of existing boundary brick wall

    East Essex Adult Community College, The Friary, Carmelite Way, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5FJ

    Received 7 Jul 2015

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