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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6,825 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/ROC/54/25/17/02

    Details pursuant to Condition 17 (External Materials) – CC/ROC/54/25: Proposed new two-storey Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) School including PV panels, outdoor play spaces, parking area and associated works

    Land at Andrewes Way, Wolsey Park, Rayleigh

    Received 1 Aug 2026
  2. Decision MadeCC/BAS/62/09

    Proposed single-storey classbase extension to accommodate new access routes, practical room, classroom and improved resource rooms.

    Greensted Junior School,Kirby Road,Basildon,SS141RX

    Received 2 Jul 2009
  3. Decision MadeCC/BRW/35/16

    The installation of a new single classroom extension for a period of one year until 31st August 2017

    St Peters Church of England Primary School, Wigley Bush Lane, SOUTH WEALD, CM14 5QN

    Received 28 Jun 2016
  4. Decision MadeESS/57/04/TEN/15/8

    Winning & Working of minerals, removal of surplus soils & erection of a low profile processing plant concrete batching plant & ancillary buildings (inc a workshop). Interim restoration to lakes & subsequent construct of a public water storage

    Wick Farm, Ardleigh RESERVOIR,Crown Quarry (Ardleigh Reservoir Extension),Old Ipswich Road,Tendring,Colchester,CO7 7QR

    Received 26 Oct 2015
  5. Decision MadeESS/07/03/CHL/SO

    Installation and use of a reception building; 12 invessel composting units and associated windrows and hardstandings for invessel composting of green waste and mixed biodegradable waste, for a temporary period until 31 December 2009

    Sandon Quarry,Southend Road,Chelmsford,CM2 7TE

    Received 13 Dec 2002
  6. Decision MadeCC/BAS/06/03

    Erection of a Eurodome building for the storage of road salt

    Barleylands Depot,Barleylands Road,Billericay,CM112UF

    Received 22 Jan 2003
  7. Resolution made/Awaiting Legal AgreementESS/16/23/TEN

    Continuation of development without compliance with condition 2 (approved details) of planning permission ref: ESS/39/13/TEN to allow provision of a revised restoration scheme

    Brightlingsea Quarry, Moverons Lane, Brightlingsea, CO7 0SB

    Received 7 Feb 2023
  8. Decision MadeESS/19/17/BTE/14/5

    Details pursuant to Condition 14 (Topographical Survey) 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, Broadfield Farm, Dunmow Road, Rayne, Braintree, CM77 6SA

    Received 28 Apr 2026
  9. Decision MadeCC/EPF/137/02

    Proposed variation of condition 1 (time limit) attached to approved application CC/EPF/10/97 to allow the retention of one single relocatable classbase until 8 September 2005

    Chigwell Primary School,50 High Road,Chigwell,IG7 6DW

    Received 20 Aug 2002
  10. Decision MadeCC/BAS/132/08

    Installation of sunpipes to roof/ceiling of main library and children’s library

    Billericay Library & Register Office,Burstead Lodge,High Street,Billericay,CM12 9AB

    Received 10 Nov 2008
  11. Decision MadeCC/UTT/74/98

    Provision of a 16 space car park, erection of a mini bus drop off shelter and the repositioning of an existing relocatable classroom

    Bentfield County Primary School, Rainsford Road, Stansted Mountfitchet,Bentfield County Primary School,Rainsford Rd,Stansted Mountfitchet,CM24 8DX

    Received 13 May 1998
  12. Decision MadeESS/25/10/BTE/22

    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 22 Apr 2013
  13. Decision MadeCC/CHL/02/16

    Proposed two new additional classrooms and a new staff room with associated toilets and circulation together with the provision of additional car parking at the rear of the school site and access from Runwell Gardens

    Runwell Cp School, Canewdon Gardens, Wickford, SS117BJ

    Received 14 Dec 2015
  14. Decision MadeCC/CHL/31/16

    The continued use of a single classbase with toilets for a temporary period until 31 August 2021 without compliance with condition 3 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/CHL/40/09

    Boreham Primary School, Juniper Road, Boreham, Chelmsford, CM3 3DB

    Received 24 Jun 2016
  15. Application WithdrawnESS/03/03/BAS

    Green waste composting facility

    Marsh House,Brickfield Road,Vange,Basildon,SS16 4QG

    Received 23 Dec 2002
  16. Decision MadeCC/TEN/11/98

    ENFORCEMENT UPDATE ON Phase 1B and Stage 2 of the A120 Parkeston Bypass from Station Rd Parkeston via a river crossing of Dovercourt Dock River to a point immediately north of a recently constructed roundabout at OS Grid reference TM624115, 232000.

    A120 Parkeston Bypass,Phase 1B & Stage 2,Harwich

    Received 27 Mar 1998
  17. Decision MadeCC/CHL/99/02

    Proposed variation of condition 1 (time limit) attached to approved permission CC/CHL/14/97 to read "This permission shall expire on 31 July 2007"

    Mildamy Infant School and Nursery,Mildmay Infant and Nursery School,Robin Way,Chelmsford,CM2 8AU

    Received 14 Jun 2002
  18. Decision MadeESS/12/20/BTE/44/01

    Details pursuant to condition 44 (Archaeological Written Scheme of Investigation) of planning permission reference ESS/12/20/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, CM77 8EP, and land south of Cuthedge Lane.

    Received 5 Apr 2022
  19. Application WithdrawnESS/46/02/CHL

    Proposed installation of a temporary access and haul road to serve the permitted landfill site plus a reception compound, weighbridge and site office

    Land to the north of and within Belsteads Landfill Site,Essex Regiment Way,Broomfield,Chelmsford,CM3 3PR

    Received 4 Sept 2002
  20. Application WithdrawnCC/UTT/26/00

    Civic Amenity & Recycling Centre with accommodation building & store/storage containers/recycling facilities & proposed vehicular maintenance workshop & store with messroom & sanitary facillities & outdoor storage for vehicles

    Land to the rear of the Ambulance Station,Chelmsford Road,Dunmow,CM6 1LW

    Received 5 May 2000
  21. Decision MadeCC/EPF/77/07

    The continued use of a relocatable classroom unit until 30 June 2010 without complying with condition 1 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/EPF/55/02

    Nazeing County Primary School,Hyde Mead,Nazeing,Waltham Abbey,EN9 2HS

    Received 15 Jun 2007
  22. Decision MadeCC/MAL/95/22/13/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 13 - Doors and windows – CC/MAL/95/22: Construction of a new 2 Form Entry (420 place), two-storey Primary School and Early Years Facility including parking, a Multi-Use Games Area, soft play areas and ancillary development

    Land allocated for a new primary school under Land South of Limebrook Way and East of Maldon Wick, Maldon, Essex

    Received 2 Jun 2023
  23. Decision MadeESS/01/11/CHL/06/03

    Details pursuant to condition 6 of ESS/01/11/CHL (Record of night-time HGV movements for April 2022 and May 2022). ESS/01/11/CHL was for “Coated roadstone plant and associated facilities for the manufacture of coated roadstone products using predominantly sand and gravel and recycled aggregates produced at the existing quarry” as amended.

    Bulls Lodge Quarry, Generals Lane, Boreham, Chelmsford, CM3 3HR

    Received 1 Jun 2022
  24. Application WithdrawnCC/COL/101/06

    Construction of a 660 space Park & Ride car park and transport interchange with associated access road and siting of a bus terminal building

    Land north east side of A1124 Halstead Road,Eight Ash Green,Colchester,CO6 3QB

    Received 10 Jul 2006

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