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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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8,274Searchable applications
17Recorded as pending
97%Approval rate · 7,041 approved or refused records
214Refused applications

6,827 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 12 Dec 1938 to 15 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 17 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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  1. Decision MadeESS/03/18/BTE/23/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 23 (Noise monitoring results 11 July 2019) of ESS/03/18/BTE. ESS/03/18/BTE was for “Extraction of 2 million tonnes of sand and gravel (from Site A5 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 and extension of the internal haul road into Site A5 with restoration to agriculture and biodiversity (species rich grassland and wetland)”

    Bradwell Quarry, Church Road, Bradwell, CM77 8EP, and land east of Sheepcotes Lane

    Received 31 Jul 2019
  2. Decision MadeCC/CHL/26/13

    Erection and use of a detached timber framed flat roofed educational building.

    Barnes Farm County Junior School, Henniker Gate, Chelmsford, CM2 6QH

    Received 13 May 2013
  3. Decision MadeESS/13/11/COL/13

    Resubmission of application ESS/10/10/COL for the redevelopment of the existing established recycling/recovery centre to provide new waste management facility with associated change of use of land.The facility comprises of weighbridge, single storey admin offices, relocation of existing weighbridge, relocation of existing diesel storage tank, conversion of existing buildings to provide a vehicle and plant maintenance workshop areas, landscaping, additional hardstanding and rainwater harvesting system

    Green Acres,Old Packards Lane,Wormingford,Colchester,CO6 3AH

    Received 25 Feb 2013
  4. Decision MadeESS/55/06/CHL

    Continuation of development without compliance with condition 1 (time limit) attached to planning permission ESS/21/04/CHL to extend the use of the site as an inert materials recycling centre until 01 January 2010

    Essex Regiment Way,Broomfield,Chelmsford,CM3 3PR

    Received 12 Sept 2006
  5. Decision MadeCC/BRW/120/03

    Alterations to boundary wall to include formation of new opening through wall, provision of pair of metal gates and sign fixed to front of boundary wall

    The Hermitage,Shenfield Road,Brentwood,CM15 8AG

    Received 1 Sept 2003
  6. Decision MadeUTT/941/90

    New Access avoiding Newport

    Chalk Farm Quarry,Chalk Farm,Newport,Saffron Walden,CB11 3RX

    Received 9 Jul 1990
  7. Decision MadeCC/ROC/54/25/17/01

    PART DISHCHARGE of 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 24 Jul 2026
  8. Decision MadeCC/MAL/27/23

    Installation of new heating system (Air Source Heat Pumps).

    Cold Norton Primary School, 2 St Stephens Road, Cold Norton, Essex, CM3 6JE

    Received 20 Mar 2023
  9. Decision MadeCC/BRW/48/20/5/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 5 – Netball Court Specifications (Demolition of an existing temporary classbase. The construction of a single storey extension to the existing Upper School building comprising of 4no. classrooms, library, group room, staff room, head office, toilet facilities, circulation routes and other minor works to facilitate the expansion of the school from a 0.5FE to a 1FE Primary School. The provision of a new netball court. The provision of 10no. additional car parking spaces together with cycle and scooter parking facilities - application ref: CC/BRW/48/20)

    Mountnessing Church Of England Primary School, Roman Road, Mountnessing, CM15 0UH

    Received 1 Oct 2020
  10. Decision MadeESS/48/01/COL/24/12

    Details pursuant to Condition 24 (Noise Monitoring Survey) of ESS/48/01/COL: that was for “Review of Mineral Planning Permissions” and Condition 53 (Noise Monitoring Survey) of ESS/23/14/COL : that was 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 routes”

    Land at Colchester Quarry, Warren lane, Stanway Colchester C03 0NN

    Received 23 Oct 2018
  11. Decision MadeESS/52/13/UTT/63/2

    Details pursuant to condition 63 (Mineral production figures for 2018) of Planning permission ESS/52/13/UTT. ESS/52/13/UTT was for a variation to “Winning & working of sand and gravel, erection of a concrete plant, workshop & ancillary buildings/importation & treatment of inert material to produce secondary aggregate & reclamation material for progressive restoration to landscaped farmland”

    Highwood Quarry, Stortford Road, Little Easton, Near Great Dunmow, Essex

    Received 25 Feb 2019
  12. Decision MadeESS/48/15/TEN/SO

    Screening opinion

    Wivenhoe Quarry, Alresford Road, Wivenhoe, Essex, CO7 9JU

    Received 12 Oct 2015
  13. Decision MadeCC/BTE/17/18/4/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 4 – Construction Management Plan – CC/BTE/17/18: Creation of a flood storage area, earth bund up to 1.9m in height, weir and inlet channel, temporary construction access from Wentworth Crescent, and associated minor works.

    The area of public open space directly west of Williams Drive and directly north of Rana Drive, Braintree, Essex

    Received 15 Jan 2019
  14. Decision MadeCC/CHL/80/05

    Installation of cantilever safety handrail on roofs edge

    New Dukes Way Offices,2 Beaufort Road,Chelmsford,CM2 6PS

    Received 10 Jun 2005
  15. Decision MadeESS/19/17/BTE/33/24

    Details pursuant to Condition 33 (Dust Monitoring) 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.

    Rayne Quarry, Dunmow Road, Braintree, Essex, Rayne

    Received 15 Apr 2026
  16. Decision MadeCC/COL/15/14/12/2

    Stand alone extension to the existing Infant & Junior schools comprising 8 classbases and ancillary spaces together with covered weather protected links. Extension to the Infant School building to provide lobby area, storage and toilet facilities. New hard play area and the expansion of the existing car parking area to provide additional car parking spaces with 1.8m high metal mesh fencing. Relocation of an existing temporary classroom within the school site and the provision of an additional temporary classroom for the duration of the construction works

    Montgomery County Junior and Infants School, Baronswood Way, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9QG

    Received 15 Jan 2015
  17. Decision MadeESS/46/07/BTE

    Retrospective application for the retention of an open portal frame shed constructed within the existing scrap yard. APPEAL

    The Scrap Yard,Dusty Lane,Tye Green,Braintree,CM77 8HB

    Received 13 Sept 2007
  18. Decision MadeCC/CHL/01/14/LB/5/1

    Maintenance and repair works to the external building fabric of shire hall.

    Mid Essex Magistrates Courts, Shire Hall, Tindal Square, Chelmsford, CM1 1RA

    Received 17 Nov 2014
  19. Decision MadeCC/EPF/148/01

    Construction of a new school hall and new parking provision

    High Beech C of E Primary School,Mott Street,Loughton,IG10 4AP

    Received 3 Oct 2001
  20. Decision MadeESS/21/99/CHL

    Change of use of land to be used for the recovery of reusable materials from waste, the production of recycled aggregates and the shredding of timber including the use of fixed and mobile plant, the existing office, workshop and weighbridge

    Broomfield Pit,Essex Regiment Way,Broomfield,Chelmsford,CM3 3PR

    Received 30 Jun 1999
  21. Decision MadeCC/BRW/128/05

    Removal of 2no relocatable class bases and construction of new single storey arts block

    Kelvedon Hatch County Primary School,School Road,Kelvedon Hatch,Brentwood,CM15 0DH

    Received 16 Sept 2005
  22. Decision MadeESS/54/04/COL/REV

    Variation of cond 3 (operating times) attached to approved application ESS/36/02/COL to allow the approved concrete batching plant to operate on 5 days per annum between 1800 & 2100 hours Monday to Friday & between 1300 & 1800 hours on Saturdays

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

    Received 2 Feb 2005
  23. Decision MadeCC/CHL/51/11

    Construction of a new single storey building, with connecting entrance atrium to the existing Parish Centre building, to accommodate a library and range of community spaces

    Land adjacent to Springfield Parish Centre,St. Augustine's Way,Springfield,Chelmsford,CM1 6GX

    Received 19 Jul 2011
  24. Decision MadeCC/TEN/31/21/NMA2

    Non-material amendment to revise the alignment of the access road connecting Tye Road to Allens Farm approved as part of the decision issued pursuant to 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 20 Jan 2025

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