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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6,825 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 MadeESS/39/15/BAS/SO

    Proposed change of use of part of the existing main building to a non-hazardous commercial and industrial waste transfer station (12,000 tonnes per annum), proposed construction of bulking bays and proposed relocation of existing End of Life Vehicle operation from the main building to the vacant workshop building on site

    Hovefield Avenue, Courtauld Road, Basildon, Essex, SS13 1EB

    Received 21 Aug 2015
  2. Decision MadeESS/44/02/CHL

    Temporary clay stockpile area

    Belsteads Farm,Essex Regiment Way,Broomfield,Chelmsford,CM3 3PR

    Received 4 Sept 2002
  3. Decision MadeCC/UTT/86/03

    Proposed installation of a single relocatable classroom for a temporary period of five years

    Hatfield Heath County Primary School,Chelmsford Road,Hatfield Heath

    Received 26 Jun 2003
  4. Decision MadeCC/COL/15/13

    Installation of metal railings and gates to part of the front boundary of the school site. Extend the existing tarmac hard play surface by an additional 200m sq

    Highwoods Primary School, Tynedale Square, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9SN

    Received 3 Apr 2013
  5. Decision MadeCC/TEN/38/18/4/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 4 - Landscaping scheme - CC/TEN/38/18 (Proposed construction of a standalone building to provide 4no. classrooms with associated facilities, 2no. practical spaces, studio and increased circulation together with the provision of 8no. car parking spaces and additional cycle/scooter parking spaces to allow the expansion of the school to a 2FE PS)

    Hamford C P School, Elm Tree Avenue, Walton On The Naze, CO14 8TE

    Received 17 Dec 2018
  6. Decision MadeESS/51/03/UTT

    Landraising etc & water drainage incorporating mitigation systems to control landfill gas and leachate requiring the landfilling of 2.85 million m3 & the extraction of 750,000 tonnes of sand to achieve site engineering

    Elsenham Quarry,Hall Rd,Elsenham,Bishops Stortford,CM22 6DJ

    Received 18 Aug 2003
  7. Decision MadeCC/COL/52/14/NMA1

    The change of the soffit colour from lime green to white

    Former Severalls Hospital Site (Phase 3), Northern Approach Road, Colchester, Essex

    Received 22 Jan 2016
  8. Decision MadeCC/BTE/07/19/SO

    SCREENING OPINION: Construction of two new slip roads to provide direct access between Millennium Way (B1018) and the A120

    Land surrounding Millennium Way (B1018) and the A120, Braintree

    Received 11 Feb 2019
  9. Decision MadeESS/25/14/BAS/SO

    Commercial and Industrial Waste Transfer Station (75,000tpa)

    Land to the north of Hovefields Court, Hovefields Avenue, Basildon, Essex

    Received 12 May 2014
  10. Decision MadeCC/EPF/31/03

    Installation of a single relocatable classroom for a temporary period of 5 years and the retention of 3 existing relocatables for a further 5 years.

    Dr Walkers CE Primary School,Walker Avenue,Fyfield,Ongar,CM5 0RG

    Received 14 Apr 2003
  11. Decision MadeESS/18/19/HLW

    Continued use of the land for waste transfer, the provision of a new trommel and the increased height of the screen fencing

    D R Brown Contracts, Temple Bank, Harlow, CM20 2DY

    Received 11 Mar 2019
  12. Decision MadeESS/19/17/BTE/33/5

    Details pursuant to Condition 33 (Dust) of Planning permission ESS/19/17/BTE that was for "A new sand and gravel quarry at Broadfield Farm, to the west of Rayne, near Braintree, comprising the phased mineral extraction of some 3.66m tonnes of sand and gravel; the installation of a processing plant and ancillary buildings and infrastructure; the construction of a quarry access onto the B1256; the construction of a permanent screening landform; the construction of temporary screen mounds in defined locations around the perimeter of the quarry; the phased restoration of the extraction area using indigenous soil; overburden and clay from within the application site to a land use mixture of arable agriculture, lowland acid grassland, lowland meadow, woodland, lake and reedbeds; and public access via proposed public rights of way.

    Land at Rayne Quarry, Dunmow Road, Braintree, Essex, Rayne

    Received 13 Sept 2022
  13. Decision MadeCC/CHL/39/99

    Proposed non-compliance with condition 1 (time limit) of application CC/CHL/09/97 to allow continued use of the first floor premises by the child protection investigations team until 31 August 2000

    Newport House, Molrams Lane, Great Baddow, Chelmsford CM2 7TL,Newport House,Molrams Lane,Great Baddow,Chelmsford,CM2 7TL

    Received 2 Jun 1999
  14. Decision MadeESS/16/14/MAL/18/10

    "Details pursuant to Condition 18 (Noise Monitoring) of planning permission ESS/16/14/MAL for the “Extension of time to existing quarry for an additional 15 years to 31st December 2029 and amendments to existing operation to allow for the importation of inert waste material for restoration"

    Land at Asheldham Quarry, Southminster Road, Asheldham, Essex, CM0 7DZ

    Received 18 Jan 2021
  15. Decision MadeESS/25/10/BTE

    Construction of an anaerobic digestion plant including combined heat and power with associated offices and new access

    Land north of Bluebridge Industrial Estate,Halstead,CM9 2SZ

    Received 5 Jul 2010
  16. Decision MadeCC/BTE/119/02

    Two new two storey lift shafts

    The Notley High School,Notley High School,Notley Road,Braintree,CM7 1HL

    Received 24 Jul 2002
  17. Decision MadeCC/CHL/53/25

    Application for prior approval as to the proposed method of demolition of all buildings on-site and the proposed restoration of the site

    Newport House & The Lodge, Molrams Lane, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 7TL

    Received 20 Jun 2025
  18. Decision MadeESS/31/13/CHL/29/1

    Continuation of use as a waste transfer station without compliance with condition 2 (Compliance with Submitted Details), 16 (Landscape Scheme), 21 (Access Provisions) and 29 (Office and Substation Building Design) attached to planning permission reference ESS/65/12/CHL to allow the removal of the north-west staff and visitor access; removal of the substation; reorganisation of the parking area; repositioning of the vehicular and pedestrian access gates and weighbridge kiosk, and repositioning and altered design of the staff office building.

    Land to the west of Winsford Way, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 5AA

    Received 23 Sept 2013
  19. Decision MadeESS/54/08/ROC/NMA13

    Non-material amendment of planning permission ref ESS/54/08/ROC to allow modifications to the infrastructure landward of the jetty (previously approved under condition 28 and ESS/54/08/ROC/NMA2).

    Wallasea Island,Rochford,SS4 2HD

    Received 18 Mar 2013
  20. Decision MadeESS/70/03/BTE

    Second restoration of former landfill site using imported inert fill and soils to achieve a landform capable of supporting a benefifical agricultural afteruse

    Tile Kiln Quarry, (Foxborough Hills),Sible Hedingham,Halstead

    Received 10 Nov 2003
  21. Decision MadeESS/59/02/EPF/SO

    Screening Opinion - Waste Recycling Facility

    Harlow Park Nursery East of A414 Harlow

    Received 10 Dec 2002
  22. Decision MadeESS/26/05/ROC

    Waste Recycling facility for gully waste, stockpiling, material drying. Screening of ferrous & non ferrous materials & removal of non recyclable material to an off site location - portakabins

    Unit 2,Rawreth Industrial Estate,Rawreth Lane,Rayleigh,SS6 9RL

    Received 1 Jul 2005
  23. Considering Consultation Responses/Report being PreparedCC/CHL/55/26

    Demolition of the former Chetwood Primary School and the construction of a two-storey SEND School including PV panels, MUGA and sports pitch with associated community facilities, outdoor play areas, car parking area, landscaping and associated works.

    Former Chetwood Primary School site, Shirebourn Vale, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5ZX

    Received 28 Jul 2026
  24. Decision MadeCC/UTT/24/08

    A single storey rear classbase extension, with an extended corridor access link. The associated external works relocating the soft play area, diverting a pathway and forming a hard standing area for parent waiting area

    St Marys Primary School, High Stile, Great Dunmow,St Marys Primary School,High Stile,Dunmow,CM6 1EB

    Received 13 Mar 2008

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