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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6,825 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/UTT/68/05

    The retention of two relocatable classbases, with associated construction of a new garden comprising access ramp and deck, canopy, paved area, storage shed and hard play surface with associated planting and fencing

    Takeley Primary School,Roseacres,Takeley,Bishop's Stortford,CM22 6QY

    Received 23 May 2005
  2. Decision MadeESS/56/17/BAS/3/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 3 – Landscape Scheme for planning application ref: ESS/56/17/BAS (Sewage pumping station)

    Land to the east of Bradfields Farm, Burnt Mills Road, Basildon

    Received 22 Feb 2018
  3. Decision MadeESS/59/03/COL

    The erection of Containment Walls, together with a Conveyor and Hopper for the existing Recycling Centre

    Green Acres,Old Packards Lane,Wormingford,Colchester,CO6 3AH

    Received 2 Oct 2003
  4. Decision MadeCC/CHL/26/10

    Classroom extension to replace temporary accommodation granted under planning permission Ref No. CC/CHL/96/09

    The William de Ferrers School,Trinity Square,South Woodham Ferrers,Chelmsford,CM3 5JU

    Received 10 Feb 2010
  5. Decision MadeESS/32/94/TEN

    Waste Transfer Station

    Martins & Wellwick Fms,St Osyth,Clacton-on-Sea,CO16 8HN

    Received 26 May 1994
  6. Decision MadeCC/UTT/57/16/4/2

    Provision of a new 1FE Primary School with associated car, cycle and scooter parking, hard play areas, means of enclosure, landscaping and associated infrastructure.

    St Marys Church of England Primary School, St Johns Road, STANSTED, CM24 8JP

    Received 21 Apr 2017
  7. Decision MadeESS/19/18/TEN

    Lawful Development Certificate – Use of land as a facility for recycling solid, inert and commercial and industrial waste which would otherwise be disposed of in the permitted landfill.

    Martells Quarry, Slough Lane, Ardleigh, CO7 7RU

    Received 16 Jul 2018
  8. Decision MadeESS/98/21/BTE/31/1

    Details pursuant to Conditions 11 (CEMP); 31 (Noise) and 34 (Dust) of Planning permission ESS/98/21/BTE that was for the continuation of mineral extraction; rephasing of the working and restoration programme and the establishment of an inert materials recycling facility on land at Colemans Farm Quarry, Little Braxted Lane, Rivenhall End, Witham, CM8 3EX.

    Colemans Farm, Little Braxted Lane, Rivenhall End, Witham, Essex, CM8 3EX

    Received 26 Jul 2024
  9. Decision MadeESS/39/03/CHL/SO

    Removal of material arising in the course of constructing an agricultural reservoir via a temporary road across part of Generals Farm, Boreham

    Old Hall and Generals Farms,Boreham,Chelmsford,CM2 6GF

    Received 26 Jun 2003
  10. Decision MadeESS/63/25/CHL

    Change of use to Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) recycling facility (sui generis use).

    Boreham Industrial Estate, Unit 9, Waltham Road, Boreham, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 3AW

    Received 23 Jul 2025
  11. Decision MadeCC/COL/34/14/1/1

    Construction of two storey two form entry Primary School and single storey Early Years Centre with associated hard and soft play space, vehicular accesses, parking and pick up/drop off areas, hard and soft landscaping, drainage, lighting and fencing.

    Land North of Apprentice Drive, New Braiswick Park, Colchester, Essex

    Received 5 Nov 2014
  12. Decision MadeCC/TEN/03/10/NMA

    Non material amendment to PP CC/TEN/03/10 to reduce the height of exterior doors of the existing outbuilding & new extension, including provision of fixed light windows above doors.

    Walton on the Naze County Primary School,Standley Road,Walton on the Naze,CO14 8PT

    Received Not published
  13. Decision MadeCC/CHL/156/06

    The continued use of a relocatable classroom unit until 30 September 2007 without complying with condition 1 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/CHL/169/01

    East Hanningfield C of E Primary School,The Tye,East Hanningfield,Chelmsford,CM3 8AE

    Received 24 Nov 2006
  14. Appeal DecidedESS/60/13/BTE

    Circular tank, with an internal radius of 11.855m and depth of 4m; de-odourising ring; equipment container; and associated hardstanding to facilitate the storage of abattoir wash water. Together with the use of the existing agricultural access track to access the wash water tank.

    Little Warley Hall Farm, Ranks Green, Fairstead, Essex, CM3 2BG

    Received 3 Dec 2013
  15. Decision MadeESS/30/01/CHL(REV)

    Use of processing plant site for the processing and distribution of imported sand & gravel

    Gt Holts & Wallaces Farm,Boreham,Chelmsford,CM3 3AU

    Received 16 Jan 2004
  16. Application WithdrawnESS/08/98/CHL

    Construction of a building & hardstanding for the recovery of waste for reuse & recycyling during the life of the proposed landfill

    Sandon Quarry,Sandon Quarry,Southend Road,Chelmsford,CM2 7TE

    Received 2 Feb 1998
  17. Decision MadeESS/103/22/CHL

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Use for the installation of ground mounted solar panels and associated infrastructure including underground cabling, fencing, CCTV and switch-gear units

    Chelmsford Sewage Treatment Works, 129 Brook End Road South, Springfield, Chelmsford Essex CM2 6NZ

    Received 21 Oct 2022
  18. Application WithdrawnCC/BRW/46/24/LB

    Proposed repair works including removal of vegetation, stone repairs and stonework repointing (like for like)

    The Lion Gates, Thorndon Country Park The Avenue, Warley, Essex CM13 3RZ

    Received 29 Jul 2024
  19. Decision MadeESS/21/18/UTT/17/01

    Details pursuant to condition 17 (Noise monitoring June 2019) of ESS/21/18/UTT. ESS/21/18/UTT was for “Continuation of the Importation of 70,000m³ per annum of inert waste and the installation and use of a soils washing plant for the recycling of waste, together with associated access onto the highway and a separate silt press as permitted by planning permission ref. ESS/35/16/UTT without compliance with condition 6 (Control of vehicle movements) to allow heavy goods vehicles to travel offsite between the hours 0600 and 0700 Monday to Saturday.”

    Highwood Quarry, Stortford Road, Little Canfield, Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1SL

    Received 26 Jun 2019
  20. Decision MadeESS/38/12/BTE/SO

    Use of the site as an end of life vehicle de-pollution and treatment facility

    Cordons Farm, Long Green, Cressing, Braintree, CM778DL

    Received 6 Jun 2012
  21. Decision MadeCC/MAL/46/12

    Erection of a 3 metre high galvanised steel fence including associated basketball hoops and recesses.

    CSS Heybridge Centre, The Street, Maldon, CM9 4NN

    Received 12 Nov 2012
  22. Decision MadeCC/BAS/28/19/19/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 19 – Programme of archaeological investigation, mitigation and recording for planning application ref: CC/BAS/28/19 (Upgrade works to the A127/A130 Fairglen Interchange including the creation of a new link road between A130 and A127)

    A127/A130 Fairglen Interchange

    Received 23 Mar 2020
  23. Decision MadeCC/COL/37/12

    New build single storey block comprising 2 classrooms, group room and ancillary accommodation with external covered teaching space and associated landscaping to facilitate expansion of school roll to 420 pupil places. Extension of car parking area to provide 4 additional car park spaces and surfacing of playing field area with artificial surface to provide all-weather MUGA sports area.

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

    Received 6 Sept 2012
  24. Decision MadeCC/TEN/27/17

    Provision of a double relocatable classroom for seven years

    Brightlingsea Junior School, Eastern Road, Brightlingsea, Colchester, CO7 0HU

    Received 22 May 2017

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These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Essex County Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.

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