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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6,825 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/24/94/TEN

    Ext S&G,Vary#2 of 1533/86 APPEAL

    Park Farm,Martell's Quarry,Ardleigh,Colchester,CO7 7SP

    Received 23 Mar 1994
  2. Decision MadeESS/22/12/BAS

    Enclosed facility for the Mechanical and Biological Treatment (MBT) of municipal solid waste and commercial and industrial waste, including waste water treatment infrastructure; biofilter and air filtration infrastructure; a visitor, education and office facility; parking area; surface water management system; hardstandings; internal roads; new access and junction arrangements onto Courtauld Road; earthworks; landscaping, fencing and gates; weighbridge complex; lighting and ancillary development.

    Land at Courtauld Road, basildon, Essex

    Received 27 Mar 2012
  3. Decision MadeCC/CHL/181/02

    Temporary access to Adult Education Centre

    Westlands Community Primary School,Beeches Close,Chelmsford,CM1 2SB

    Received 15 Nov 2002
  4. Decision MadeTEN/1544/90

    The extraction of sand & gravel, reinstatement with inert fill and restoration to agriculture, part to open water

    Keelars & Sunny Mead Farms, Elmstead,Wivenhoe Quarry,Alresford Road,Wivenhoe,Colchester,CO7 9JY

    Received 6 Dec 1990
  5. Decision MadeESS/54/12/MAL/SO

    Lateral extension to existing quarry with restoration to original ground levels by inert waste infill

    Royal Oak Quarry, Woodham Mortimer

    Received 14 Aug 2012
  6. Decision MadeESS/53/08/MAL

    Continuation of use as a mineral extraction site without compliance with Cond 1 (accordance with approved plans) attached to review of minerals permission reference ESS/55/97/MAL R to allow restoration to 2 fishing lakes containing 4 islands instead of 1 fishing lake containing 2 islands

    Curry Farm,Mill End,Bradwell-on-Sea,Maldon,CM0 7HL

    Received 18 Nov 2008
  7. Decision MadeESS/57/04/TEN/15/3

    Noise levels shall be monitored by the operator at six monthly intervals from the date of the commencement of development at 5 noise sensitive locations to be approved in writing with the Mineral Planning Authority. The monitoring survey shall be for a minimum of two separate 15 minute periods at each location during all permitted operations and should avoid meal breaks and periods of plant breakdown. The frequency and duration of such monitoring may be modified at the discretion of the Mineral Planning Authority. The monitoring may be required more frequently where it becomes necessary to demonstrate continuing compliance with the limiting noise levels specified above, or less frequently where the need does not arise. Monitoring should only be undertaken in calm weather conditions or at receptors with a component of wind blowing from the site. Monitoring should generally be avoided in conditions of wind speeds greater than 5m/sec average; rain; low temperatures (<3 degrees C). All noise measurements taken shall be made no closer than 3.5 metres from the façade of properties or other reflective surface and have regard to the effects of extraneous noise and shall be corrected for any such effects. The monitoring shall include the LAeq,1 hour dB noise levels both with and without the permitted operations, the prevailing weather conditions, details of the measurement equipment used and its calibration and comments on the sources of noise which control the noise climate. The results shall be kept by the operating company during the life of the permitted operations and a copy shall be supplied to the Mineral Planning Authority

    Crown Quarry (Ardleigh Reservoir Extension)

    Received 26 Jun 2012
  8. Decision MadeESS/21/12/CHL/27/01

    The winning and working of sand and gravel and associated dry screen processing plant, temporary storage of minerals and soils and associated infrastructure. In addition backfilling of the void with soils and overburden arising from the development of mixed uses (Ref. 09/01314/EIA) on land adjacent to the mineral working

    Land to the South of Park Farm, Springfield, Chelmsford, Essex

    Received 1 Jul 2015
  9. Decision MadeESS/17/14/TEN

    Installation of a 1000 kWe environmental flare compound comprising Gas Plant, Generator, storage tanks, transformer, Switch and meter room and associated close boarded and palisade fencing.

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

    Received 15 Apr 2014
  10. Decision MadeESS/45/18/COL/51/1

    Details pursuant to Conditions 6 (Ecology); 21 (Noise); 51 (Restoration); 52 (Landscaping); 54 (Landscaping) and 55 (Amenity Aftercare) of Planning permission ESS/45/18/COL that was for the Continuation of use of land for mineral extraction and ancillary use without compliance with Conditions. Land at Birch Pit, Maldon Road, Birch

    Birch Pit, Roundbush Corner, Maldon Road, Colchester, Layer Marney, CO5 9XE

    Received 2 Feb 2024
  11. Decision MadeESS/53/13/BAS/SO

    Proposed development of a new waste management facility on an existing waste recycling site. The facility comprises erection of storage bays up to 5m in height, alterations to external boundary wall, extension of existing concrete hardstanding and installation of a metal shear and two cranes for recycling/transfer of metal waste.

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

    Received 16 Oct 2013
  12. Decision MadeCC/COL/29/18

    Continuation of development of and use as a Special Education Need and Disability (SEND) School, including on-site boarding accommodation, without compliance with Condition 4 (construction in accordance with approved materials) attached to planning permission ref CC/COL/53/17, to allow an alternative brick type for the construction of the residential boarding accommodation

    Lexden Springs, Former Heath School, Winstree Road, Colchester, CO3 0PZ

    Received 19 Jul 2018
  13. Decision MadeESS/27/17/COL/13/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 13 (Noise Monitoring Survey) of ESS/27/17/COL that was for “Continued use of the site without compliance of Condition 4 (Hours of Operation) attached to Planning Permission ESS/06/15/COL to allow the importation of both Local Authority Collected Municipal Waste (LACMW) and Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) collected waste during the additional hours of 13:00 - 17:00 on Saturdays and 09:00 - 16:30 on Sundays”

    Colchester Quarry (Bellhouse), Warren Lane, Stanway, Essex, CO3 0NN

    Received 4 Oct 2019
  14. Decision MadeESS/11/94/EPF

    Infill part of Coopers Lake,Nazeing.

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

    Received 6 May 1994
  15. Decision MadeCC/COL/22/17/SO

    Screening Opinion: A133 Ipswich Road Scheme

    A133, St. Andrews Avenue and Cowdray Avenue, Colchester

    Received 27 Apr 2017
  16. Decision MadeESS/64/12/CHL/SO

    The Chelmsford Effluent Pipeline Upgrade

    Between the Brookend Sewage Treatment Works (STW), via intakes for Langford Water Treatment Works (WTW) and Hanningfield

    Received 28 Sept 2012
  17. Decision MadeESS/30/16/TEN/42/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 5 (Hedgerow Protection); 40 (Restoration) and 42 (Aftercare) of Planning permission ESS/30/16/TEN for the: Continued restoration of former quarry void by means of landfill. Location: Martells Quarry, Slough Lane, Ardleigh, CO7 7RU.

    Martells Quarry, Slough Lane, Ardleigh, CO7 7RU.

    Received 20 Mar 2018
  18. Decision MadeCC/HLW/56/16/11/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 11- Boundary Landscape Treatment (CC/HWL/56/16- Proposed construction of a new two storey building (c.2550m2 floor area) to accommodate a 2FE, a 52 place early centre/nursery with associated car, cycle and scooter parking, hard play areas, means of enclosure and landscaping and associated infrastructure on a 2.67 hectare site)

    Newhall Primary School, The Chase, Harlow, Newhall, CM17 9JA

    Received 12 Sept 2017
  19. Decision MadeCC/BTE/48/04

    To provide much needed storage space for examination equipment currently being stored in corridors around the school

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

    Received 6 Apr 2004
  20. Decision MadeESS/02/12/CHL/SO

    Continuation of waste transfer and recycling operation without compliance with condition 1 (submitted details) attached to planning permission reference ESS/12/11/CHL to allow minor amendments to the design of the waste transfer station

    Mid Essex Gravel Pits Ltd, Essex Regiment Way, Little Waltham, Chelmsford, CM3 3PZ

    Received 29 Dec 2011
  21. Decision MadeCC/CHL/62/00

    Demountable classroom for temporary use

    Broomfield Primary School,School Lane,Broomfield,Chelmsford,CM1 7DN

    Received 4 Aug 2000
  22. Decision MadeESS/24/15/TEN/23/1

    Details pursuant to Conditions 23 (CEMP); 24 (Scheme of Working); 30 (Lighting); 49 (Soil Handling and Storage); 51 (Soil Movement and Storage Scheme; 55 (Revised Restoration Scheme) and 58 (Biodiversity Management Plan) of Planning permission ESS/24/15/TEN for the: “Construction of an irrigation reservoir involving the excavation, processing and removal of sand, gravel and soils, engineering works and ancillary buildings” Land at Elmstead Hall, Elmstead, Colchester

    Elmstead Hall, Elmstead, Colchester, CO7 7EX

    Received 8 Mar 2019
  23. Decision MadeCC/HLW/09/01

    Proposed erection of Public Library

    Land South of Church Langley Primary School, Harlow,Church Langley Primary School,Church Langley Way,Church Langley,Harlow,CM17 9TH

    Received 16 Jan 2001
  24. Decision MadeCC/COL/74/11/6/1

    Construction of new single storey pre-school building within grounds of existing Infant school site comprising external play area with canopy covered play area and re-configuration of existing car park

    St. Georges Infant School, Barrington Road, Colchester, CO2 7RW

    Received 20 Feb 2012

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