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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

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6,825 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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  1. Decision MadeESS/23/14/COL/53/6

    Condition 53 (Noise Monitoring) of planning permission ESS/23/14/Col for “Extension of Stanway Quarry on land at Five Ways Fruit Farm (FWFF) via the extraction of 2.95m tonnes of sand and gravel; extraction of remaining 0.5m tonnes of sand and gravel from Stanway Quarry; processing of remaining 1.5m tonnes of sand and gravel from Bellhouse Quarry to be imported via the existing conveyor link to Stanway Quarry by 31 October 2026 (amended via condition to tie in with the timescales permitted under ref ESS/07/01/COL/REV); retention of the existing sand and gravel processing plant, Dry Silo Mortar Plant, concrete plant, access roads, weighbridge and related infrastructure until 31 October 2026; retention of the existing inert recycling operation and associated mobile plant parking area until 31 December 2037; restoration of FWFF area using existing indigenous soils, clay and soil forming material from within the application site within 7 years of commencement of operations at FWFF; importation of approximately 2.35m cubic metres of inert waste material for the restoration of the central / eastern Stanway Quarry void by 31 December 2037; and implementation of a comprehensive restoration scheme for the application site comprising agricultural land, orchard, woodland, grassland, lakes, habitat creation and informal public access via permissive routesive routes”

    Colchester Quarry , Warren Lane, Colchester, Stanway, CO3 0NN

    Received 2 Oct 2017
  2. Application WithdrawnESS/23/99/COL-5

    Notes - ESS/23/99/COL was superseded by ESS/42/01/COL (permanent retention of facility). Details required by this condition were supplied and approved as part of that submission. Decision notice issued 25 February 2002.

    Tiptree Basketworks and Woodyard

    Received 24 Oct 2000
  3. Decision MadeCC/BAS/12/96/RM5,6

    Caretaker's House & Garage

    Bluehouse Junior & Infant School, Laindon,Bluehouse Junior & Infant School,Leinster Road,Laindon,Basildon

    Received 19 Oct 1996
  4. Decision MadeESS/07/05/COL/5/9

    Sec 106 dry silo mortar plant, ancillary facilities, together with internal access improvements, as approved by application ESS/25/02/COL, without compliance with condition 2 (submitted details) to allow for amended plant layout and foundation levels.

    Colchester Quarry,Bellhouse & Abbotstone Landfill Site,Warren Lane,Stanway,Colchester,CO3 0NN

    Received 22 Mar 2016
  5. Decision MadeESS/37/11/MAL/12/1

    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 13 Sept 2012
  6. Decision MadeESS/58/12/CHL/SO

    Continuation of mineral extraction and retention and use of processing plant until 1 August 2015 and continuation of importation of unprocessed aggregates from Royal Oak Quarry (Chelmsford Road, Woodham Mortimer) only for a limited period until 31 December 2013 (part retrospective)

    St. Cleres Hall Pit, Main Road, Danbury, Chelmsford, CM3 4AR

    Received 19 Sept 2012
  7. Decision MadeCC/CPT/21/24/9/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 9 (Landscaping Scheme) – CC/CPT/21/24: Erection of a new freestanding single-storey sixth form building, together with associated access, parking and landscaping works and new security fencing.

    Glenwood School, Rushbottom Lane, Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 4LW

    Received 19 Aug 2024
  8. Decision MadeESS/69/20/MAL/40/03

    Details pursuant to Condition 40 – Aftercare Scheme (Years 2-3) - ESS/69/20/MAL: Continuation of the construction of an agricultural reservoir by the extraction and removal from the site of sand, gravel and surplus soils, without compliance with Conditions 3 (cessation and restoration by 20th May 2020), 4 (removal of plant and machinery by 20th May 2020) and 39 (removal of Wash Lane crossing and reinstatement of hedgerow by 20th May 2020) attached to planning permission ref ESS/39/18/MAL, to allow additional time for completion and restoration of the development.

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

    Received 12 May 2025
  9. Decision MadeESS/73/23/MAL/SO

    Continued importation of packaged Intermediate Level Waste (ILW) without compliance with condition 02 (Initial Cessation Date) of planning permission ESS/87/20/MAL that was to permit the importation of packaged ILW from Magnox sites Sizewell "A" and Dungeness "A" to Bradwell Power Station and the interim storage within the existing Interim Storage Facility (ISF)

    Bradwell Power Station, Downhall Beach, Bradwell-on-Sea, Essex, CM0 7HP

    Received 4 Aug 2023
  10. Decision MadeCC/TEN/102/23

    The retention of a double classbase for a temporary period without compliance with Condition 3 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/TEN/32/18.

    Mayflower County Primary School, Main Road, Harwich, CO12 4AJ

    Received 15 Nov 2023
  11. Decision MadeCC/MAL/73/11/3/1

    Construction of an external lift, one car parking space for the disabled, re-cladding of north-east elevation and improvements to existing stairwells and balconies

    Bradwell Outdoors, Waterside Road, Bradwell-on-sea, Southminster, CM0 7QY

    Received 16 Jul 2012
  12. Decision MadeCC/UTT/99/07

    The continued use and retention of 1 relocatable classroom until 31 July 2012 without complying with Condition 2 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/UTT/63/02

    Birchanger CE Primary School,Birchwood,Birchanger,Bishop's Stortford,CM23 5QF

    Received 20 Jul 2007
  13. Decision MadeESS/38/15/CHL

    Amendment to condition 4 of planning permission ESS/56/06/CHL to allow in any 24 hour period up to four (4) out of hours deliveries of cement and cementitious powders to the concrete batching plant

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

    Received 7 Jul 2015
  14. Decision MadeESS/45/18/COL/14/1

    Details pursuant to Conditions 4 (Archaeological soil stripping); 5 (CEMP); 9 (Arboriculture) and 14 (Scheme of Working) of Planning permission ESS/45/18/COL that was for the Continuation of use of land for mineral extraction and ancillary use without compliance with Conditions 1 (Approved Details) and 3 (Duration) of planning permission ESX/27/92/COL originally granted for "Winning and working of sand and gravel, erection of a concrete batching plant and associated facilities, construction of a new site entrance and restoration to agriculture and amenity” to enable a revised working and restoration scheme together with an extended time period to achieve site restoration. Land at Birch Pit, Maldon Road, Birch

    Birch Pit, Roundbush Corner, Maldon Road, Colchester, Layer Marney, CO5 9XE

    Received 8 Sept 2022
  15. Decision MadeESS/64/22/EPF

    Certificate of Lawful Use for sorting and storing of skip waste from loaded skips and the importation and exportation of the same

    Harvey Automobile Engineering, Paynes Lane, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 2EX

    Received 5 Jul 2022
  16. Decision MadeCC/COL/28/07

    Single storey flat roof extension to the front of the school to increase admin accommodation

    Roach Vale Primary School,Roach Vale,Colchester,CO4 3YN

    Received 23 Feb 2007
  17. Decision MadeESS/66/12/UTT/13/1

    Details pursuant to condition 13 (Aftercare Scheme) attached to planning permission ESS/66/12/UTT: Continuation of development at the site without compliance with condition 24 (removal of buildings, plant and machinery) attached to planning permission ESS/03/12/UTT.

    Ugley Landfill Site, Cambridge Road, Ugley, CM22 6HT

    Received 22 Jul 2020
  18. Decision MadeCC/BTE/173/01

    Proposed Single Storey Glazed Corridor Link to side Elevation of School

    Shalford Primary School,Church End,Shalford,Braintree,CM7 5EZ

    Received 10 Dec 2001
  19. Decision MadeESS/104/22/COL/7/1

    Details pursuant to Conditions 5 (CEMP); 6 (Biodiversity Enhancement) and 7 (Lighting) of planning permission ESS/104/22/COL for the Expansion of the existing landfill gas power station compound, including the installation of an extra engine and flare to allow for management of additional gas generated by the neighbouring Bellhouse Landfill site.

    Bellhouse Quarry And Landfill Site, Electricity Generating Station, Warren Lane, Stanway, Essex, CO3 0NN

    Received 17 Jul 2023
  20. Decision MadeCC/TEN/63/01

    Demolition of existing rear site development. Internal adaptations & extensions to provide 210 places, provision of on site parking facilities & additional hard paved areas.

    Gt Bentley Primary School,Plough Road,Gt Bentley,Colchester,CO7 8LD

    Received 23 May 2001
  21. Decision MadeCC/TEN/30/08

    The continued use and retention of two relocatable classroom units until 31 August 2011 without complying with condition 1 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/TEN/51/03

    Alton Park County Junior and The Leas Schools,Alton Park Road,Clacton on Sea,CO15 1DL

    Received 25 Mar 2008
  22. Decision MadeESS/72/23/MAL/6/2

    Details pursuant to Condition 6 (Transport Monitoring Programme) of planning permission ESS/86/20/MAL that was for the “Continued importation of packaged Intermediate Level Waste (ILW) without compliance with condition 02 (Initial Cessation Date) of planning permission ESS/14/16/MAL that was for the importation of packaged ILW from Magnox sites Sizewell "A" and Dungeness "A" to Bradwell Power Station and the interim storage within the existing Interim Storage Facility (ISF) to allow importation until 31st December 2023, which is the end date controlled by condition 05 (Secondary Cessation Date & ILW Limit) of planning permission ESS/72/23/MAL”

    Bradwell Power Station, Downhall Beach, Bradwell-on-sea, Essex, CM0 7HP

    Received 23 Dec 2024
  23. Decision MadeESS/78/21/TEN/SO

    The construction of a Motor Control Centre (MCC) Kiosk inside Brightlingsea Terminal Pumping Station

    Brightlingsea TPS (Terminal Pumping Station), Brightlingsea CO7 0HP

    Received 2 Sept 2021
  24. Decision MadeCC/EPF/44/01

    Extensions and alterations to St Lawrence Junior School to enable amalgamation with Thomas Tallis Infant School to create a single primary school. Also provision of two temporary classrooms

    Hillhouse Primary School,Ninefields,Waltham Abbey,EN9 3BE

    Received 27 Apr 2001

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