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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6,825 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/22/07/ROC

    The replacement of an old sewage treatment plant with a new system comprising of up to date Submerged Aerated Filter Technology

    National Grid Station,London Road,Rawreth,Wickford,SS118TZ

    Received 16 May 2007
  2. Decision MadeCC/CHL/85/21/11/01

    Details pursuant to condition 11 (Construction Drainage Strategy for Conveyor Bridge Site Mobilisation Works) of CC/CHL/85/21. CC/CHL/85/21 was for “Chelmsford North East Bypass (CNEB): A single carriageway road between Roundabout 4 of the Beaulieu Park Radial Distributor Road (RDR1) and a new roundabout on the A131 at Chatham Green plus dualling of the existing A131 between Chatham Green and Deres Bridge roundabout. With one intermediate roundabout, 3 road overbridges and 1 pedestrian/cycle/horse overbridge. Together with other associated works and landscaping.”

    Land between Beaulieu Park (north of Generals Lane), Boreham Parish, and Deres Bridge Roundabout on A131, Great & Little Leighs Parish, to the north east of Chelmsford.

    Received 17 Jun 2022
  3. Decision MadeESS/01/18/CHL/16/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 16 – Aftercare scheme for planning application ref: ESS/01/18/CHL (Construction of an agricultural reservoir)

    Land at Sheepcotes Farm, Sheepcotes Lane, Little Waltham, CM3 3LU

    Received 27 Jan 2021
  4. Decision MadeCC/EPF/53/12/4/1

    Erection and use of two single storey extensions, relocation and extension of existing car parking area, new vehicular access into site from Colebrook Lane, relocation of existing hard play area, new hardstanding areas and associated works.

    Herewood Primary School, Colebrook Lane, Loughton, Essex, IG103HR

    Received 30 Jul 2013
  5. Decision MadeCC/HLW/110/00 (RES)

    Reserved matters attached to outline permission CC/HLW/110/00

    Little Parndon Respite Care Unit (Little Parndon Primary School),Park Mead,Harlow,CM20 1PU

    Received 11 Feb 2002
  6. Decision MadeESS/29/10/ROC

    Erection of a security compound for the site offices and meeting room infrastructure, comprising 3 metre high fencing, low level lighting columns and CCTV

    Barling Marsh Quarry and Landfill Site,Mucking Hall Road,Barling Magna,Rochford,SS3 0NR

    Received 30 Jul 2010
  7. Decision MadeESS/20/22/UTT/SO

    Change of use of land to allow the construction of a recycled aggregate production facility including storage bays and HGV parking

    Boro Farm, Newmarket Road, Great Chesterford, Saffron Walden, CB10 1FN

    Received 28 Feb 2022
  8. Decision MadeCC/CHL/85/21/NMA2

    Non-Material Amendment to the wording of condition 16 of planning permission CC/CHL/85/21 to allow amended details for noise attentuation at the office. CC/CHL/85/21 was for "Chelmsford North East Bypass (CNEB): A single carriageway road between Roundabout 4 of the Beaulieu Park Radial Distributor Road (RDR1) and a new roundabout on the A131 at Chatham Green plus dualling of the existing A131 between Chatham Green and Deres Bridge roundabout. With one intermediate roundabout, 3 road overbridges and 1 pedestrian/cycle/horse overbridge. Together with other associated works and landscaping."

    Chelmsford North East Bypass - Land between Beaulieu Park (north of Generals Lane), Boreham Parish, and Deres Bridge Roundabout on A131, Great & Little Leighs Parish, to the north east of Chelmsford

    Received 22 Jan 2025
  9. Decision MadeCC/BTE/40/99

    Refurbishment of former police station into offices and general storage for ECC Field Archaeology Unit. Conversion and refurbishment of former Magistrates Court for Field Archaeology Unit finds processing and storage facilities.

    Field Archaeology Unit (ECC),Fairfield Court,Fairfield Road,Braintree,CM7 3YQ

    Received 4 Jun 1999
  10. Decision MadeESS/64/17/COL/33/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 33 (Amenity Aftercare) of planning permission ESS/64/17/COL that was for “Aggregate Industries UK Ltd seeks planning permission to import clean subsoils necessary to achieve the approved restoration profiles at Tiptree quarry”

    Inworth Grange Farm Pit, Grange Road, Tiptree, CO5 0QQ

    Received 12 Oct 2022
  11. Decision MadeESS/48/24/TEN/9/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 9 – Details of stripping and handling of topsoil and subsoil and formation of bunds for planning application ref: ESS/48/24/TEN (Construction of a borrow pit, as an extension to Elmstead Hall Reservoir)

    Elmstead Hall, Tye Road, Elmstead, Colchester, Essex

    Received 29 Aug 2025
  12. Decision MadeCC/HLW/143/05

    Amendment to condition 2 (details) attached to planning permission CC/HLW/58/05 to relocate the proposed highway access by 7.5m north

    Hare Street Primary School and Nursery,Little Grove Field,Harlow,CM19 4BU

    Received 3 Nov 2005
  13. Decision MadeCC/ROC/59/09

    Extension to existing school building to form multi-purpose teaching and youth club area

    Great Wakering Primary School,High Street,Great Wakering,Southend-on-sea,SS3 0EJ

    Received 6 Jul 2009
  14. Decision MadeCC/TEN/110/01

    Temporary change of use of ground floor and basement of 61 High Street to Library

    61 High Street,Walton-on-the-Naze

    Received 17 Jul 2001
  15. Decision MadeCC/CHL/16/17

    Continued use of the two temporary class bases until 31 August 2022 without compliance with condition 2 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/CHL/80/11

    Highwood Primary School, Loves Green, Chelmsford, CM1 3QH

    Received 10 Mar 2017
  16. Decision MadePE CC/ROC/95/03

    PE Provision of 10 car parking spaces adjacent front entrance DATE OF DECISION NOT KNOWN (RESOLUTION DATE ENTERED)

    Canewdon Endowed Primary School,Anchor Lane,Canewdon,Rochford,SS4 3PA

    Received 29 Jul 2003
  17. Decision MadeCC/COL/52/13

    A change of use for the caretakers bungalow (Use class C3) to an educational use (use class D1) for use by Stanway Fiveways Primary School

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

    Received 21 Oct 2013
  18. Decision MadeESS/61/21/CHL/28/01

    Details pursuant to condition 28 (Boundary fencing materials) of ESS/61/21/CHL. ESS 61/21/CHL was for “Pyrolysis Plant to generate electricity from imported solid recovered fuel, associated building and offices”

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

    Received 4 Oct 2021
  19. Decision MadeCC/EPF/48/17/8/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 8 – Details of the widening of the existing access to Borders Lane – CC/EPF/48/17 (The proposed erection of a new single storey freestanding school block, together with associated access, parking and landscaping works).

    Oak View School, Whitehills Road, Loughton, IG10 1TS

    Received 4 Mar 2019
  20. Decision MadeESS/61/13/EPF/SO

    Change of use from industrial (B Class) use to a treatment facility for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) (sui-generis use)

    180 Brooker Road, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1HT

    Received 26 Nov 2013
  21. Decision MadeESS/40/12/BRW/4/1

    Retrospective application for the use of the site as a material storage, recycling and distribution facility

    Codham Hall Farm, Codham Hall Lane, Great Warley, Brentwood, Essex

    Received 22 Nov 2012
  22. Decision MadeESS/37/11/MAL/35/2

    Construction of an agricultural reservoir by the extraction and removal from the site of sand, gravel and surplus soils, together with construction of an access, internal road and ancillary buildings

    Cobbs Farm, Maldon Road, Goldhanger, Maldon. CM9 8BQ

    Received 10 Dec 2014
  23. Decision MadeCC/TEN/31/21/14/4

    Details pursuant to Condition 14 – Ecological Design Strategy for planning application ref: CC/TEN/31/21 (New link road between the existing A120 and A133)

    Land between the A120 and A133, to the east of Colchester and west of Elmstead Market

    Received 11 Mar 2026
  24. Decision MadeESS/35/13/UTT/7/1

    Continuation of use of land for skip hire, waste recycling, waste transfer and green waste composting operations, involving the importation, deposit, sorting, recycling, processing of waste materials (including construction and demolition waste, soil, wood, metal, plastics, green waste, road planings) the storage of skips, waste and recovered materials and use of processing machinery (including soil screeners, concrete crushers, mechanical concrete splitter, trommel shredder, loading shovels, 360 degree excavators and picking conveyors) and vehicles. The sale, storage and exportation of recovered materials. The importation, storage and sale of aggregate materials, including sand, gravel and ballast all permitted by planning permission ref ESS/49/07/UTT without compliance with condition 2 (cessation date) to allow extended period for development of an additional 12 years until 31 December 2025 and restoration by 30 June 2026. (NB The timescales have been revised by condition. Cessation required by 30 April 2022 with restoration by 30 September 2023)

    Widdington Pit, Hollow Road, Widdington, CB11 3SL

    Received 11 Jul 2014

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