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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6,825 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/02/18/ROC

    Continuation of the development of a coastal nature reserve without compliance with Conditions 2 (Submitted details), 20 (Revised Aftercare scheme), 21 (Maintenance of Rights of Way and permissive routes), 30 (work in accordance with Flood Risk Assessment), 31 (timeline for project completion) and 32 (Date for removal of plant and machinery) attached to planning permission ref ESS/13/17/ROC, to allow modifications to the landform design within Cells 2 and 4 (adjusting the design detail to facilitate timely completion while also creating a greater range of new coastal habitat types) and to bring forward the proposed completion date to 31 December 2020.

    Wallasea Island Wild Coast Project, Creeksea Ferry Road, WALLASEA ISLAND, SS4 2HD

    Received 31 Jan 2018
  2. Decision MadeCC/COL/27/13

    The continuation of development at Queen Boudica Primary School without compliance with Condition 2 (approved details) attached to planning permission CC/COL/37/12 to allow the erection of sports fencing to the perimeter of the MUGA sports area to provide a contained area for ball sports.

    Queen Boudica Primary School, Cowper Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5XT

    Received 13 Jun 2013
  3. Application WithdrawnESS/22/03/COL

    To operate Inworth Grange Quarry in accordance with planning consent ESS/59/97/COLR granted 31 July 1998 & to continue importing aggregates for processing, manufacture as aggregates & ready mixed concrete & subsequent sale to 21 February 2042.

    Grange Road,Tiptree,Colchester,CO5 0QQ

    Received 8 Apr 2003
  4. Decision MadeESS/51/08/ROC/27/2

    Noise levels shall be monitored by the operating company at six monthly intervals at up to three locations to be approved by the Minerals Planning Authority. The results of the monitoring shall include the LA90 and LAeq noise levels, 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 survey shall be for two separate fifteen minute periods during the working day and the results shall be kept by the operating company during the life of the permitted operations and a copy shall be supplied to the Minerals Planning Authority. After the first year of operation, the frequency of the monitoring may be modified by agreement with the Minerals Planning Authority.

    The Old Rectory, Mucking Wharf Road, Stanford-le-hope, SS170RN

    Received 24 Sept 2013
  5. Decision MadeESS/30/14/UTT

    Continuation of excavation of sand and restoration through the importation of inert waste without compliance with conditions 2 (compliance with submitted details), 4 (restoration by 30 September 2023) and 25 (aftercare for agricultural use) attached to planning permission ref ESS/34/13/UTT to allow a change of afteruse from agriculture to woodland

    Widdington Pit, Hollow Road, Widdington, Saffron Walden, CB11 3SL

    Received 25 Jun 2014
  6. Decision MadeESS/21/12/CHL/3/1

    Details pursuant to condition 3 (Maximum quantity of mineral) of planning permission ESS/21/12/CHL for "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 6 Feb 2019
  7. Decision MadeCC/CHL/100/07

    Single storey extension to the rear of the school to provide a new library and ICT classroom

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

    Received 24 Jul 2007
  8. Decision MadeESS/31/18/ROC/25/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 25 – Dust management plan for planning application ref: ESS/31/18/ROC (Importation of inert material, installation and use of a plant for the recycling of such material and the final disposal of inert residues, together with the formation of a new access)

    Land at Dollymans Farm, Doublegate Lane, Rawreth, Wickford, SS11 8UD

    Received 4 Dec 2020
  9. Decision MadeESS/45/18/COL/4/3

    Details pursuant to Condition 4 (Archaeological soil stripping) 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 1 (Approved Details) and 3 (Duration) of planning permission ESX/27/92/COL originally granted for "Winning and working of sand and gravel, erection of a concrete batching plant and associated facilities, construction of a new site entrance and restoration to agriculture and amenity” to enable a revised working and restoration scheme together with an extended time period to achieve site restoration.

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

    Received 21 May 2026
  10. Decision MadeCC/MAL/61/99/LB

    New build extension to form an open plan library/resource area and an extension to form a chair store for the hall

    All Saints CE Primary School (London Rd Campus),London Road,Maldon,CM9 6HY

    Received 30 Sept 1999
  11. Decision MadeESS/28/18/ROC

    Extension to the existing Materials Recovery Facility including the formation of an outside waste transfer area, the construction of a new building and other associated site works, plant and machinery

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

    Received 30 Aug 2018
  12. Decision MadeCC/CHL/09/13

    Replacement of the cladding on the Council office buildings

    Essex County Council, County Hall, Chelmsford, CM1 1QH

    Received 18 Feb 2013
  13. Decision MadeCC/HLW/21/17/1/2

    Details pursuant to condition 1 (Notification of Commencement) of planning permission CC/HLW/21/17. CC/HLW/21/17 was for “Creation of a new road junction to create a new, left hand in right hand out only, junction between Cambridge Road and River Way including off site ancillary operations and off site mitigation."

    Land to the west of, & adjacent to, Cambridge Road, just to south of the River Stort and Old Road, Cambridge Road, Harlow, CM20 2EU

    Received 21 Apr 2021
  14. Decision MadeCC/BAS/05/99

    Erection of new powder coated half round palisade type fencing

    Fairhouse Community Junior & Infant School,Long Riding,Basildon,SS141QP

    Received 12 Jan 1999
  15. Decision MadeESS/95/23/BTE/SO

    Erection of circa 40 hectares of low carbon greenhouses, with associated solar renewable energy provision and conversion of the existing hangar to a vertical farm

    Land north of former Rivenhall Airfield/Bradwell Quarry, Coggeshall Road (A120), Braintree

    Received 30 Oct 2023
  16. Decision MadeCC/CHL/80/10

    The retention of a relocatable classroom building until 31 August 2015 without compliance with condition 1 (Time Limit) attached to planner permission CC/CHL/117/05

    Writtle Junior School,Margaretting Road,Writtle,Chelmsford,CM1 3HG

    Received 6 Jul 2010
  17. Decision MadeCC/COL/46/99

    Installation of compound with hardstanding areas on which containers will be placed to receive bulky household waste and recycling materials with the site accommodation and store for equipment. Also sale of soil improver produced from green waste col

    Uplands Road,West Mersea,Colchester

    Received 30 Jul 1999
  18. Decision MadeESS/51/08/ROC/27/8

    Annual noise monitoring submission pursuant to Condition 27 of ESS/51/08/ROC and Condition 33 of ESS/47/10/ROC

    Barling Marsh Quarry & Landfill, Mucking Hall Road, Barling Magna, SS3 0NR

    Received 17 Aug 2020
  19. Application WithdrawnCC/COL/43/08

    Extend the existing hard coatal defences for a further 50 metres along the shoreline at East Mersea Youth Camp

    Mersea Outdoors Mersea Youth Camp,East Mersea Centre for Outdoor Learning,Rewsalls Lane,off East Road,East Mersea,Colchester,CO5 8SY

    Received 7 Apr 2008
  20. Decision MadeCC/TEN/07/13

    The erection of two single storey storage buildings to replace existing temporary storage containers and prefabricated storage unit onsite.

    Shorefields School, 114, Holland Road, Clacton-on-sea, CO156HF

    Received 9 Jan 2013
  21. Decision MadeCC/BAS/24/13

    Erection of a detached timber framed building

    Millhouse County Infant School, Tavistock Road, Basildon, SS155QF

    Received 4 Jun 2013
  22. Decision MadeCC/CHL/26/12/7/1

    The development of a single storey building to accommodate a library and range of community spaces without compliance with condition 2 (approved details) attached to planning permission CC/CHL/51/11 to allow changes to the design, height and overall floor area of the development permitted

    Springfield Parish Centre, St. Augustines Way, Chelmsford, CM1 6GX

    Received 24 Aug 2012
  23. Decision MadeESS/58/21/CHL/SO

    Pyrolysis plant to generate electricity from imported solid recovered fuel and associated building and offices.

    Land adjacent to Chelmsford City Racecourse, Great Leighs, CHelmsford, CM3 1QP

    Received 13 May 2021
  24. Decision MadeESS/38/11/HLW/11/1

    Construction of a Waste Transfer Station including WT building with associated access; site office with welfare facilities; dual weighbridge with office; water tank & pumphouse; car/cycle parking; lighting and CCTV; drainage; fencing & landscaping

    Former Kores Nordic Site,West Road,Harlow,CM20 2AL

    Received 19 Feb 2013

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