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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6,825 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/MAL/13/07

    The removal of two relocatable classrooms and their replacement by one single storey permanent building housing two new classbases with associated accommodation and a covered link to the main entrance and a new courtyard area

    Maylandsea County Primary School,Katonia Avenue,Mayland,Maldon,CM3 6AD

    Received 1 Feb 2007
  2. Decision MadeESS/113/22/BAS/5/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 5 (Biodiversity CEMP) of planning permission ESS/113/22/BAS that was for Redevelopment and consolidation of an existing Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) at Archers Fields, Pitsea, Basildon, Essex, SS13 1DH

    Land At Archers Fields, Pitsea, Basildon, Essex, SS13 1DH

    Received 27 May 2026
  3. Decision MadeESS/42/11/CHL

    The continued use of the civic amenity and recycling centre without compliance with condition 3 (fencing details) of CC/CHL/15/94 to allow the existing timber screen to be replaced with a new steel palisade fence

    Recycling Centre for Household Waste,Drovers Way,Springfield,Chelmsford,CM2 5PP

    Received 10 Aug 2011
  4. Decision MadeCC/CHL/26/12/6/1

    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
  5. Decision MadeCC/BAS/44/04

    The retention of one single relocatable classroom until 31 December 2005 without complying with condition 1 of permission CC/BAS/52/02

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

    Received 30 Mar 2004
  6. Decision MadeESS/33/08/EPF

    Certificate of lawfulness for existing use as part of site as waste transfer and recycling site including scrap metal, tipping and reloading, storage and use of lorries, skips, bins, containers, plant and machinery and maintenance building

    The Breaches, Galley Hill Road, Waltham Abbey EN9 2AJ

    Received 21 Jul 2008
  7. Decision MadeCC/HLW/21/17/5/2

    Details pursuant to condition 5 (Archaeology) 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 17 Oct 2022
  8. Decision MadeESS/13/17/ROC/35/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 35 – Mitigation plan for protected species – ESS/13/17/ROC (Continuation of the development of a coastal nature reserve without compliance with: Conditions 2 (Submitted details), 26 (Maintenance of Rights of Way and permissive routes), 38 (Completion by 31 December 2025), 39 (Removal of construction equipment by 31 December 2025) and 40 (Importation of waste via River Crouch only), AND without compliance with Conditions 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 34, 35, 36 and 41 attached to planning permission ref ESS/44/14/ROC, TO ALLOW modifications to the landform design within Cells 2, 3 and 4 (negating the need to import waste material and no further breaching of sea walls) and to bring forward the proposed date for completion to 2022, TOGETHER WITH the redesign and extension of the parking area, addition of access ramps to the northerly sea wall in Cell 5, the use of the material handling area for storage of dismantled infrastructure and associated works)

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

    Received 15 Feb 2018
  9. Decision MadeESS/34/15/BTE/35/01

    Notification of out of hours working on 24 January 2024 at the IWMF site. Notification as required by condition 35 of ESS/34/15/BTE. ESS/34/15/BTE is planning permission for an Integrated Waste Management Facility.

    Land at Rivenhall Airfield, Coggeshall Road, Braintree, CO5 9DF

    Received 25 Jan 2024
  10. Decision MadeCC/HLW/38/00

    The temporary relocation of 4 double relocatable classrooms plus the provision of an additional double relocatable classroom

    Church Langley Primary School,Church Langley Way,Church Langley,Harlow,CM17 9TH

    Received 1 Jun 2000
  11. Decision MadeCC/COL/161/03

    New classbase extension to replace one relocatable to be demolished

    Heathlands C of E Primary School,New Church Road,West Bergholt,Colchester,CO6 3JF

    Received 8 Dec 2003
  12. Decision MadeCC/COL/40/17/6/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 6- Construction Environment Management Plan (CC/COL/40/17 - The erection of a single storey school building to accommodate eight new classrooms and ancillary accommodation, together with an extension to the car park and associated landscaping)

    Home Farm County Primary School, Shelley Road, Colchester. CO3 4JL

    Received 4 Oct 2017
  13. Decision MadeESS/26/06/EPF/SO

    Screening Opinion: Green waste composting facility

    Ashlyns Organic Farm,Epping Road,North Weald,Epping,CM16 6RZ

    Received 23 Jun 2006
  14. Decision MadeCC/ROC/81/09

    The replacement of stainless steel bollards to the front of the school with fixed railings in the form of a gate 1.7m high and 4m long to match existing railings in place around the school’s boundary

    St Nicholas C of E (V/C) Primary School,Priory Chase,Rayleigh,SS6 9NE

    Received 27 Oct 2009
  15. Decision MadeCC/COL/38/12/3/1

    The extension to an existing assembly hall and new build early years classroom and the provision of 3 additional parking spaces.

    Bishop William Ward School, 22, Coach Road, Great Horkesley, Colchester, CO6 4AT

    Received 26 Feb 2013
  16. Decision MadeCC/CPT/52/22/5/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 5 - Surface Water Drainage System Maintenance Schedule of planning application CC/CPT/52/22 (Construction of two-storey standalone teaching block, removal of existing temporary classrooms, extension to existing hard surface play area, and associated works)

    Cedar Hall School, Hart Road, Thundersley. Benfleet Essex SS7 3UQ

    Received 30 Nov 2022
  17. Decision MadeESS/70/17/CHL/23/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 23 (Ecological Management Delivery Plan) of planning permission ESS/70/17/CHL that relates to the modification to the restoration profile and the restoration scheme for the non-hazardous landfill arising from overtipping of approx. 85,250 cubic metres (part retrospective). Enhanced restoration of a former landfilling area by the importation of inert materials and biosolids to enable agricultural after-use and restoration scheme for the former mineral processing plant site to woodland, nature conservation and agricultural after-uses (including retention of hardstanding and workshop).

    Roxwell Quarry Complex, Boyton Cross, Roxwell, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4LT

    Received 13 Sept 2018
  18. Decision MadeESS/94/22/BAS/SO

    Redevelopment and Consolidation of an existing Materials Recycling Facility at Arches Field, Burnt Mills Industrial Estate, Basildon

    Facility at Arches Field, Burnt Mills Industrial Estate, Basildon

    Received 26 Sept 2022
  19. Decision MadeCC/TEN/31/21/19/2

    Details pursuant to Condition 19 – Surface water drainage scheme 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 15 Nov 2024
  20. Decision MadeCC/ROC/60/02

    Temporary storage of fridge/freezers

    Former Civic Amenity Site, Common Road, Great Wakering,The Common,Great Wakering,Southend-on-Sea

    Received 18 Apr 2002
  21. Decision MadeCC/BAS/56/11

    Change of use from an employment agency (Class A2) to premises for the provision of information, advise and guidance in relation to education, employment, trainning and personal and social development (class d1)

    16-20 Southernhay,Basildon,SS14 1EL

    Received 29 Jul 2011
  22. Decision MadeCC/COL/49/99

    Provision of disabled 3 storey lift to the outside of C Block

    Thomas Lord Audley School, Monkwick Avenue, Monkwick, Colchester CO2 8NJ,Monkwick County Infant School,School Road,Colchester,CO2 8NN

    Received 11 Aug 1999
  23. Decision MadeESS/125/22/MAL

    Retrospective full planning application for the installation of a mixed construction and demolition soils wash plant with associated infrastructure including relevant recycling activities such as screener, crusher, concrete bays and stockpiles

    Asheldham Quarry, Asheldham, Essex

    Received 15 Dec 2022
  24. Decision MadeCC/CHL/85/21/03/01

    Details pursuant to condition 3 (Project Schedule for the Conveyor Bridge and Site Mobilisation Works) of CC/CHL/85/21/03/01. 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

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