Essex County Council
Planning applications.

1. Decision MadeESS/46/17/BRW/SO

   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.

   Old Church Lane

   Received 11 Sept 2017
2. Decision MadeESS/77/96/COL

   Retrospective vary #10 CC/COL/26/82

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

   Received 20 Nov 1996
3. Appeal DecidedESS/25/15/MAL

   Retrospective full planning application for the installation of a concrete batching plant with associated infrastructure.

   Asheldham Quarry, Southminster Road, Asheldham, Essex, CM0 7DZ

   Received 1 Apr 2015
4. Decision MadeCC/EPF/08/17/9/1

   Details pursuant to Condition 9 – Bird Hazard Management Plan for planning application ref: CC/EPF/08/17 (Junction 7a M11)

   Gilden Way and Sheering Road public highways and land between Sheering Road and M11 Motorway

   Received 28 Feb 2018
5. Decision MadeESS/08/05/TEN/SPO

   Removal of surplus materials arising from the construction of an agricultural reservoir

   Lufkins Farm,Thorrington Road,Great Bentley,Colchester,CO7 7HN

   Received 8 Mar 2005
6. Decision MadeESS/42/18/UTT/26/1

   Details pursuant to Condition 26 – Surface water drainage scheme and management and maintenance plan for planning application ref: ESS/42/18/UTT (Importation of inert material, installation and use of recycling plant to produce secondary aggregate and the final disposal of inert residues to facilitate restoration of the site)

   Newport Chalk Quarry, Chalk Farm Lane, Newport, Saffron Walden, Essex

   Received 14 Sept 2020
7. Decision MadeCC/BRW/30/21/16/1

   Details pursuant to Condition 16 – Surface water drainage scheme for planning application ref: CC/BRW/30/21 (Three storey building providing a new library, commercial unit and 9 residential units alongside associated access, parking, servicing, utilities and landscaping)

   Shenfield Library, Hutton Road, Shenfield, CM15 8NJ

   Received 18 Jul 2022
8. Decision MadeCC/COL/50/13

   The provision of a new modular classroom for a temporary period until 31 December 2018.

   Lexden Springs School, Halstead Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 9AB

   Received 24 Oct 2013
9. Out for ConsultationESS/04/23/EPF/18/11

   Odour monitoring pursuant to condition 18 of planning permission ref: ESS/04/23/EPF (Continued operation of composting facility without compliance with condition 8 (stockpile heights) attached to permission ref. ESS/09/20/EPF to allow windrow heights to be constructed to a maximum height of 4 metres at Ashlyns Farm, Epping Road, North Weald, Epping, CM16 6RZ.)

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

   Received 5 Oct 2026
10. Application WithdrawnESS/31/04/CHL

    Development (mineral extraction for the construction of an irrigation reservoir) as approved under planning permission ESS/37/00/CHL without complying with Condition 4 of the approved scheme relating to the open storage of aggregates on site

    Manor Farm,Great Baddow,Chelmsford,CM2 7RT

    Received 10 Jun 2004
11. Decision MadeCC/TEN/25/04

    The retention of two relocatable classrooms with toilets until 31 January 2007 without complying with Condition 2 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/TEN/135/97

    Burrsville Infant School,Craigfield Avenue,Clacton on Sea,CO15 4HR

    Received 29 Jan 2004
12. Decision MadeESS/77/20/CHL/20/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 20 – Landscape scheme (operational phase) for planning application ref: ESS/77/20/CHL (Sand and gravel quarry and associated works/development)

    Land south of A1060 (Salt’s Green), Chalk End, Roxwell, Chelmsford, CM1 4NJ

    Received 12 Oct 2022
13. Decision MadeESS/31/18/ROC/12/7

    Details pursuant to Condition 12 – Six monthly progress report for planning application ref: ESS/31/18/ROC (Importation of inert material, installation and use of a plant for the recycling of such material and the final disposal of inert residues, together with the formation of a new access)

    Land at Dollymans Farm, Doublegate Lane, Rawreth, Wickford, SS11 8UD

    Received 25 Apr 2025
14. Application WithdrawnESS/11/99/BTE

    Change of use from concrete crushing operation to construction/demolition recycling facility.

    Construction Material Recycling Centre, New Parsonage Lane, Gt Saling, Braintree CM7 5ER,Site off New Parsonage Lane,Gt Saling,Braintree,CM7 5ER

    Received 30 Apr 1999
15. Decision MadeESS/17/18/TEN/12/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 12 – Bat Monitoring Strategy – ESS/17/18/TEN: Extraction of 3.8 million tonnes of sand and gravel as an easterly extension to the existing Wivenhoe Quarry, erection of sand and gravel processing plant and ancillary facilities, new vehicular access onto the B1027 Brightlingsea Road, and restoration to agriculture and low-level water-based nature conservation habitats, lowland meadow, woodland planting and hedgerow enhancement using approximately 1.2 million cubic metres of imported inert waste material.

    Land to the south of Colchester Main Road, Alresford, Nr Colchester, C07 8DB

    Received 1 Mar 2022
16. Decision MadeCC/CHL/52/24/5/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 5 - CEMP: Biodiversity attached to planning application CC/CHL/52/24 (The creation of a flood attenuation basin, associated minor works with temporary construction access via Homeholly House car park on land to the north of Church End Lane)

    Area of Open Space north of Church End Lane, Runwell, SS11 7DS

    Received 18 Jun 2025
17. Decision MadeESS/114/22/CHL/39/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 39 (Ground Water Monitoring) of planning permission ESS/114/22/CHL Continuation of use of the Northern quarry void and plant site area for infilling purposes without compliance with Condition 4 (Approved Details) of Planning Permission reference no: ESS/77/21/CHL that itself was a Variation of Condition permission allowing emergency stability works to be undertaken within the Northern Void" to now provide for an alternative location for the erection of offices, welfare facilities and provision of car parking associated with the on site aggregate recycling facility on land at Sandon Quarry, Southend Road, Chelmsford, Sandon, Howe Green, CM2 7TE

    Sandon Quarry, Southend Road, Chelmsford, Sandon, Howe Green, CM2 7TE

    Received 11 May 2026
18. Decision MadeESS/65/24/TEN/30/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 30 (Noise Monitoring) of planning permission ref no: ESS/65/24/TEN that was for the “Continuation of construction of an irrigation reservoir without compliance with Condition 1 (Duration) of Planning Permission ESS/105/21/TEN that was for "Construction of an irrigation reservoir involving the excavation, processing and removal of sand, gravel and soils, engineering works and ancillary buildings" to now provide for an extended timescale to achieve restoration on land at Elmstead Hall, Elmstead, Colchester. At Elmstead Hall, Elmstead, Colchester.

    Elmstead Hall, Elmstead, Colchester

    Received 22 Apr 2025
19. Decision MadeCC/BTE/101/19

    A new SEND (Special Educational Needs) school, new access, pumping station, electrical substation and other associated works

    Land adjacent to Rickstones Road, Rivenhall, CM8 2SD

    Received 18 Dec 2019
20. Decision MadeESS/18/20/TEN

    Continuation of use as a Waste Transfer Station without compliance with Condition 16 (operational hours) attached to planning permission reference ESS/04/17/TEN to extend operational hours.

    Essex County Council Waste Transfer Station, Colchester Eastern Bypass, Ardleigh, CO7 7SL

    Received 17 Feb 2020
21. Decision MadeESS/118/20/COL

    Construction of a new building, operation of a Waste Transfer Station, retention of existing vehicle depot operation and storage area and construction of 2 vehicular access points and dropped kerb, together with ancillary development, including parking spaces, new weighbridges, a fire suppression system, refuelling island, vehicle wash and demolition of existing building

    Daisy House & adjacent land, Haven Road, Colchester, CO2 8HT

    Received 1 Oct 2020
22. Decision MadeCC/COL/48/19

    The continued use of a classbase for a temporary period until 31 August 2024 without compliance with Condition 2 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/COL/43/14

    Langenhoe Community Primary School, Bracken Way, Abberton, CO5 7PG

    Received 10 Jul 2019
23. Decision MadeESS/09/23/BTE/6/2

    Noise monitoring pursuant to Condition 6 of planning application ref: ESS/09/23/BTE (Continued operation of anaerobic digestion plant)

    Halstead Anaerobic Digestion Facility, Bluebridge Industrial Estate, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2SZ

    Received 3 May 2024
24. Decision MadeESS/44/04/TEN/SPO

    Request for a Scoping Opinion on the extraction of sand and gravel prior to the construction of an extension to Ardleigh Reservoir

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

    Received 19 Aug 2004

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