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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
8,274Searchable applications
15Recorded as pending
97%Approval rate · 7,044 approved or refused records
214Refused applications

6,830 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

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  1. Decision MadeCC/BAS/102/21/5/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 5 – External materials – CC/BAS/102/21: Demolition of existing school buildings and structures and the construction of a two-storey building with revised parking, landscaping, boundary treatments and associated facilities

    Css South Quadrant, Fairview Road, Basildon, Essex, SS14 1PW

    Received 22 Sept 2022
  2. Decision MadeCC/BTE/167/05

    The retention of one relocatable classroom unit at Richard de Clare Primary School, Halstead until 31 December 2010 without complying with condition 1 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/BTE/126/00

    Richard De Clare Primary School,Parsonage Street,Halstead,CO9 2JT

    Received 22 Dec 2005
  3. Decision MadeCC/TEN/111/20/7/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 7 – Written Scheme of Investigation - CC/TEN/111/20: Erection of a detached single storey teaching block, sports hall to create accommodation for a net increase of 150 pupils and covered link with associated works.

    Clacton County High School, Walton Road, Clacton On Sea, CO15 6DZ

    Received 16 Mar 2021
  4. Decision MadeCC/UTT/49/18

    Proposed replacement of temporary accommodation with a permanent standalone building, associated expansion to the existing nursery, and reconfiguration of the existing car park to provide additional car parking spaces.

    Felsted County Primary School, Braintree Road, Felsted, CM6 3EB

    Received 4 Dec 2018
  5. Decision MadeESS/07/94/UTT

    Waste Transfer Station

    Home Farm, Hall Road, Gaunt End, Elsenham, Bishops Stortford. CM226DR

    Received 24 Jan 1994
  6. Decision MadeESS/34/11/MAL/39/1

    Continuation of the winning and working and subsequent restoration of the site permitted by ESS/12/98/MAL without compliance with Condition 6 (Removal of plant, machinery, foundations, roadways and buildings by 31 December 2011 and upon their removal the land shall be restored in accordance with agreed restoration scheme) to allow removal by 16 February 2014 and Condition 8 (Hours of operation) to allow night water pumping.

    Royal Oak Quarry,Chelmsford Rd,Danbury,Chelmsford,CM9 6TJ

    Received 24 Jan 2013
  7. Decision MadeCC/MAL/38/02

    Temporary storage of fridge/freezers

    Highways Depot,Rushes Lane,Southminster Road,Asheldham,Maldon,CM0 7DZ

    Received 27 Feb 2002
  8. Decision MadeCC/BAS/15/18/SO

    The construction of a new 2 storey standalone building, to provide 9no. classrooms, specialist food/technology & science classroom, SEN and group rooms, reprographics and ancillary facilities; extension of the existing staff room and a new multi-use games area together with associated parking and landscaping works to allow the expansion of the existing school from a 2FE to a 3FE Infant & Junior School.

    Brightside County Junior And Infant School, Brightside, Billericay, Essex. CM12 0LE

    Received 11 May 2018
  9. Decision MadeESS/71/03/TEN

    Erect building replacing workshop for storage sorting & recovery using a trommel & transfer of cat 1 waste; provision of admin offices; vehicle manoeuvring & parking area; retain concrete wall bunkers, re-fuelling & steam cleaning bay & diesel tank

    Pond Hall,Bradfield Road,Wix,Manningtree

    Received 21 Oct 2003
  10. Decision MadeCC/COL/34/14/10/1

    Construction of two storey two form entry Primary School and single storey Early Years Centre with associated hard and soft play space, vehicular accesses, parking and pick up/drop off areas, hard and soft landscaping, drainage, lighting and fencing.

    Land North of Apprentice Drive, New Braiswick Park, Colchester, Essex

    Received 13 Feb 2015
  11. Decision MadeCHL/1019/87/34/10

    Details pursuant to condition 34 (Aftercare year 2018/19) of planning permission CHL/1019/87. CHL/1019/87 for Winning and working of sand and gravel

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

    Received 10 Jan 2019
  12. Decision MadeESS/24/15/TEN/17/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 17 (Vehicle Monitoring) of Planning permission ref no: ESS/24/15/TEN (Construction of an irrigation reservoir involving the excavation, processing and removal of sand, gravel and soils, engineering works and ancillary buildings at Elmstead Hall, Elmstead, Colchester).

    Elmstead Hall, Elmstead, Colchester, Essex. CO7 7EX

    Received 24 Jul 2017
  13. Considering Consultation Responses/Report being PreparedESS/16/24/UTT/OUT

    Hybrid planning application comprising: (i) full planning permission for the remediation and restoration of the former Crumps Farm landfill, the regularisation and re-profiling of previously deposited materials/waste on the southern part of the site and the installation of additional landfill infrastructure; and (ii) outline planning permission, with all matters reserved except access, for the development of the eastern part of the site as a data centre (sui generis) or for general industrial (B2) purposes and for a ground-mounted solar array on the southern part of the site - REVISED DESCRIPTION, ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT AND APPLICATION PARTICULARS

    Crumps Farm, Stortford Road, Little Canfield, Essex, CM6 1SR

    Received 4 Mar 2024
  14. Decision MadeCC/ROC/137/03

    Infill of a single storey courtyard, incorporating a large glazed roof light and 6 smaller roof lights

    Barling Magna Primary School,Little Wakering Road,Barling Magna,Rochford,SS3 OLN

    Received 9 Oct 2003
  15. Decision MadeCC/HLW/19/14

    New single and double storey annexe to accommodate an additional 210 pupil numbers, together with single storey extensions to the main hall and head teacher’s room, the provision of a temporary classbase for a period of 12 months and the provision of 8 new cycle parking spaces.

    Holy Cross Rc Primary School, Tracyes Road, Harlow, CM186JJ

    Received 10 Mar 2014
  16. Decision MadeCC/HLW/60/15/NMA1

    Omission of 4 no roof mounted ventilation turrets and inclusion of facade mounted ventilation units

    Pear Tree Mead Primary School, Trotters Road, Harlow, CM18 7BY

    Received 2 Aug 2016
  17. Considering Consultation Responses/Report being PreparedESS/19/26/BTE

    Retrospective application to regularise the importation of inert waste material to infill existing voids and reinstate land to agricultural use

    Tile Kiln Farm, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, CO9 1UP

    Received 31 Mar 2026
  18. Decision MadeCHR/1132/73

    Sealed lagoon

    Sandon Quarry,Southend Road,Chelmsford,CM2 7TE

    Received Not published
  19. Decision MadeCC/BAS/28/19/17/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 17 – Landscape Scheme for planning application ref: CC/BAS/28/19 (Upgrade works to the A127/A130 Fairglen Interchange including the creation of a new link road between A130 and A127)

    A127/A130 Fairglen Interchange

    Received 11 Jun 2020
  20. Decision MadeESS/23/13/BTE/21/01

    A waste management facility for the transfer/bulking of municipal waste. Proposed development includes a waste transfer building; dual weighbridge; weighbridge kiosk; office and staff welfare buildings; firewater holding tank and pump-house; underground surface water retention and pipework; package sewage treatment plant; vehicle wash system; staff parking and associated hard-standing areas; new surface access way; alternative vehicle access; fencing and landscaping; and other associated works

    Cordons Farm, Long Green, Cressing, Braintree, CM778DL

    Received 13 Nov 2013
  21. Decision MadeCC/BAS/102/21/18/1

    Description: Details pursuant to Condition 18 – Surface water drainage scheme – CC/BAS/102/21: Demolition of existing school buildings and structures and the construction of a two-storey building with revised parking, landscaping, boundary treatments and associated facilities

    CSS South Quadrant, Fairview Road, Basildon, Essex, SS14 1PW

    Received 13 Jun 2022
  22. Decision MadeCC/CHL/10/01

    Removal of 2 demountable classrooms, erection of 2 permanent classrooms & passageway, conversion of part of classroom 10 into toilet facility

    Broomfield Primary School,School Lane,Broomfield,Chelmsford,CM1 7DN

    Received 16 Jan 2001
  23. Decision MadeCC/ROC/152/06

    Locate sports facilities (throwing circles and safety cage) on school playing field

    The Fitzwimarc School,72 Hockley Road,Rayleigh

    Received 15 Nov 2006
  24. Decision MadeESS/38/05/BAS

    Retrospective permission for a material recovery & waste transfer station at units 10-11 Heron Court incorporating proposals to increase the proportion of material recovered for recycling through I) an extension of the area devoted to the storage of waste

    10-11 Herons Court,Cranes Farm Road,Basildon

    Received 6 Sept 2005

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