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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6,825 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/19/06/MAL

    Recommencement of sand & gravel extraction within the former permitted area, to complete restoration of the former plant site & stockpile area to a fishing lake, with associated landscaping

    Chigborough Quarry,Chigborough & Draper's Fms; Saltcote & Rook Halls,Maldon,CM9 4QX

    Received 25 Apr 2006
  2. Decision MadeESS/20/18/UTT/13/01

    Details pursuant to condition 13 (Noise monitoring Nov 2019) of ESS/20/18/UTT. ESS/20/18/UTT was for “Continuation of the winning and working of sand and gravel, erection of a concrete plant, workshop and ancillary buildings, and the importation and treatment of inert material to produce secondary aggregate and reclamation material for progressive restoration to landscaped farmland originally permitted by planning permission ref. ESS/52/13/UTT without compliance with Condition 4 (Hours of operation) to allow heavy goods vehicles to travel off site between the hours 0600 and 0700 Monday to Saturday.”

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

    Received 14 Nov 2019
  3. Decision MadeCC/COL/20/17/6/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 6 – Hard and Soft Landscaping Scheme – CC/COL/20/17 (Erection of a two storey building for educational purposes, new informal and formal hard play areas, parking area, Multi Use Games Area and ancillary development)

    Stanway Fiveways Primary School, Winstree Road, STANWAY, CO3 0QG

    Received 1 Dec 2017
  4. Decision MadeCC/BAS/19/12

    Erection of a modular portakabin classroom

    Castledon School, Bromfords Drive, Wickford, SS120PW

    Received 25 Apr 2012
  5. Decision MadeCC/CHL/03/19

    The construction of a detached single storey building to provide 4no classrooms, new hall, group room, kitchen facilities, plant room, reprographics and associated ancillary facilities to allow the expansion of the existing school from a 1.5FE to a 2FE Primary School (increase of 105 pupils). Demolition of redundant caretaker’s house and removal of existing temporary classbase. Provision of new cycling and scooter parking facilities within main school site. Relocation of existing car parking spaces from main school site to north west corner of school playing field together with upgraded vehicular access and new pedestrian access. Provision of 8no. additional car parking spaces

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

    Received 22 Jan 2019
  6. Decision MadeESS/57/17/TEN

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Use for the installation and operation of a ground mounted solar array, switch-gear housing units, underground cabling and fencing

    Jaywick Water Recycling Centre, Off Jaywick Lane

    Received 10 Nov 2017
  7. Decision MadeCC/BRW/63/03

    The retention of A128 Langford Bridge diversion carriageway and bridges, without complying with Condition 1 of planning permission CC/EPF/22/97 and CC/BRW/09/97 until 21st May 2008

    Langford Bridge, A128 Ongar to Brentwood Road

    Received 20 May 2003
  8. Decision MadeESS/47/10/ROC/33/7

    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 2 Dec 2019
  9. Decision MadeCC/BTE/54/16/6/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 6 – Noise Assessment – CC/BTE/54/16 (The change of use of Evegate and 3 Thistley Green Road from Use Class C3 (Dwelling houses) to Use Class C2 (Residential Institutions) to provide 8no 1 bedroom flats for adults with learning difficulties. The construction of single storey extensions to both Evegate and 3 Thistley Green Road to provide communal areas. The conversion of the garage to 3 Thistley Green Road to provide ancillary staff offices. The demolition of the existing coach house to Evegate and replacement new build to provide 2no 1 bedroom bungalows for adults with learning difficulties. New access drive (with closure of existing drive to Evegate) and parking to serve development. New boundary fences).

    Evegate & 3 Thistley Green Road, Braintree, CM7 9SE

    Received 22 May 2018
  10. Application WithdrawnCC/UTT/14/03

    The installation of a single relocatable classbase at the rear of school for a period of 5 years

    Manuden Primary School, The Street,Manuden County Primary School,The Street,Manuden,Bishop's Stortford,CM23 1DE

    Received 3 Feb 2003
  11. Decision MadeCC/EPF/06/18

    The continued use of a classbase for a temporary period until 31 August 2023 without compliance with condition 2 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/EPF/49/12

    High Ongar CP School, The Street, High Ongar, ONGAR, CM5 9NB

    Received 9 Mar 2018
  12. Decision MadeCC/HLW/04/06

    Extension to provide a new IT classroom and entrance area with internal alterations to suit

    Burnt Mill Comprehensive School,First Avenue,Harlow,CM20 2NR

    Received 9 Jan 2006
  13. Decision MadeCC/UTT/170/05

    New single storey extension to accommodate a library & classbase to replace temporary accommodation

    Elsenham Cof E Primary School,High Street,Elsenham,Bishop's Stortford,CM22 6DD

    Received 15 Dec 2005
  14. Decision MadeESS/21/18/UTT/09/02

    Details pursuant to condition 9 (Noise monitoring Oct 2020) 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 23 Oct 2020
  15. Decision MadeCC/BAS/11/23

    Erection of a new primary school and integrated nursery, together with associated playing fields, hard and soft play areas and landscaping, parking, roof mounted PV and site infrastructure

    Land North of Dry Street, Nethermayne, Basildon, Essex

    Received 27 Jan 2023
  16. Decision MadeCC/UTT/36/22/8/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 8 (Noise Management Plan) attached to planning permission ref: CC/UTT/36/22 (Change of use from a Waste Transfer Station to a Highway Depot)

    Essex County Council Waste Transfer Station, Chelmsford Road, Great Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1LW

    Received 15 Jun 2023
  17. Decision MadeCC/BTE/114/10/3/1

    Erection of covered entrance with secure access. Demolition of part of existing store and erection of new general office/reception. Incorporates part of listed wall at rear of existing staff room

    Rivenhall Primary School,Church Road,Rivenhall,Witham,CM8 3PQ

    Received 12 Mar 2012
  18. Decision MadeESS/12/20/BTE/1/01

    Details pursuant to condition 1 (Notification of commencement date) of ESS/12/112/BTE. ESS/12/20/BTE was for “Extraction of 6.5 million tonnes of sand and gravel (from Site A7 as identified in the Essex Minerals Local Plan 2014) including the retention of the existing access onto the A120, the processing plant (including sand and gravel washing plant), office and weighbridge, ready mix concrete plant, bagging unit, DSM plant, water and silt management systems. In addition, extension of the internal haul road into Site A7 and access for private and support vehicles to the Site A7 contractors' compound via Woodhouse Lane and Cuthedge Lane. Restoration of Site A7 to agriculture and biodiversity (species rich grassland and wetland).”

    Bradwell Quarry Church Road Bradwell Essex CM77 8EP

    Received 19 Aug 2022
  19. Decision MadeCC/HLW/74/09/SO

    For the proposed upgrade of A414 between M11 Junction 7 and Southern Way, Harlow. Upgrade proposals to include dualling of carriageway, alteration of Southern Way Roundabout and incorporation of traffic signals.

    A414 N of Hastingwood Junction 7 to Southern Way.,Harlow

    Received 10 Sept 2009
  20. Decision MadeCC/BAS/15/97

    Continued use of 2 x RL4T relocatable

    Swan Meade County Infants School, Church Road, Basildon

    Received Not published
  21. Decision MadeCC/CPT/21/10/NMA

    Vary condition 4 of CC/CPT/21/10 to allow sample “2” to be modified from grey anodised aluminium to dark bronze anodised aluminium

    The Cornelius Vermuyden School,Dinant Avenue,Canvey,SS8 9SQ

    Received 1 Nov 2010
  22. Decision MadeCC/COL/100/19/7/01

    Details pursuant to condition 7 (Written Scheme of Investigation for an archaeological evaluation) of planning permission Ref. CC/COL/100/19. (Provision of a new Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) and associated works and the provision of a new emergency vehicular access from Paxman Avenue to replace the existing emergency vehicle access from Walnut Way)

    Paxman Academy, Paxman Avenue, Colchester, CO2 9DQ

    Received 13 Sept 2021
  23. Decision MadeESS/06/96/CHL

    Retain diverted Pratts Fm Ln as Private

    Pratts Farm Lane, North of Belsteads Farm,Essex Regiment Way,Broomfield,Chelmsford,CM3 3PR

    Received 23 Jan 1996
  24. Application WithdrawnESS/54/01/BRW

    Variation of conditions 2, 6,7 & 4 on ESS/13/96/BRW & 3, 13 & 4 on ESS/87/97/BRW to allow permanent composting use, increase in lorry movements & use on Public Holidays.

    Heatherland Composting,Stondon Hall Farm,Stondon Massey,Ongar,CM15 0LD

    Received 19 Oct 2001

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