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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6,830 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn.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: 18 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 MadeESS/15/13/UTT/SO

    Continuation of use as a waste recycling site without compliance with condition 2 (cessation of use by 31 December 2013 and restoration by 30 June 2014) attached to planning permission ref ESS/49/07/UTT to allow an extended end date of 31 December 2028.

    Land adjacent to Widdington Pit, Hollow Road, Widdington, Saffon Walden, CM11 3SL

    Received 6 Mar 2013
  2. Decision MadeCC/CHL/118/05

    Retention of one relocatable classroom with toilets until 30 September 2007 without complying with condition 1 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/CHL/91/03

    Barnes Farm Infant & Junior Schools,Henniker Gate,Chelmer Village,Chelmsford,CM2 6QH

    Received 9 Aug 2005
  3. Decision MadeESS/118/20/COL/9/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 9 (Remediation Scheme) – ESS/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, Haven Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8HT

    Received 21 Aug 2024
  4. Decision MadeESS/14/11/CHL/SO

    Screening Opinion: Importation of waste material

    Brent Hall Farm,Russell Green,Boreham,Chelmsford,CM3 3AZ

    Received Not published
  5. Decision MadeESS/16/20/UTT/57/04

    Details pursuant to condition 57 (5 year Outline agricultural aftercare scheme) of ESS/16/20/UTT. ESS/16/20/UTT was a variation of the original development permitted under ESS/65/06/UTT which was for "The winning and working of sand and gravel, erection of a concrete plant, workshop and ancillary buildings, and the importation and treatment of inert material to produce secondary aggregate and reclamation material for progressive restoration to landscaped farmland".

    Highwoods Quarry, Stortford Road, Dunmow CM6 1SL

    Received 24 Nov 2023
  6. Decision MadeESS/46/98/COL/NMA1

    Variation of Condition 1 ESX/27/92/COL To Allow the Provision Of Site Accomodation Weighbridge & Office

    Birch Pit,Roundbush Corner,Birch Airfield,Birch,Colchester

    Received 16 Dec 2016
  7. Decision MadeESS/54/08/ROC/36/2

    External Lighting

    Land at Wallasea Island, Essex

    Received 14 Jun 2012
  8. Decision MadeCC/CHL/101/10/NMA4

    The construction of 5 new residential cabins measuring approximately 4.4m in height, 9.4m in length and 6.8m in width; a catering unit measuring approximately 5.7m in height, 23.7m in length and 9.2m in width; new office extension measuring approximately 3.2m in height, 9.2m in length and 5.8m in width; and external canopy measuring approximately 4.8m in height, 9.2m in length and 5.3m in width with associated works and drainage including replacement of existing high ropes course.

    Danbury Outdoors, Well Lane, Danbury, Chelmsford, CM3 4AB

    Received 9 Dec 2013
  9. Application WithdrawnESS/57/03/TEN

    Construction of standby generator unit to maintain operations should main power supply fail

    Walton-on-the-Naze WwTW,Walton-on-the-Naze

    Received 26 Sept 2003
  10. Decision MadeESS/52/14/CHL/SO

    Modification to the restoration profile and the restoration scheme for the non-hazardous landfill arising from overtipping of approx. 85,250 tonnes (part retrospective). Enhanced restoration of a former landfilling area by the importation of inert waste 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). All to be completed by 31 December 2015.

    Roxwell Landfill, Brittons Hall Farm, Near Chelmsford, Roxwell, CM1 4LT

    Received 20 Oct 2014
  11. Decision MadeCC/MAL/131/07

    The continued use of a relocatable classroom unit until 31 August 2010 without complying with condition 1 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/MAL/102/02

    Burnham on Crouch County Primary School,Dunkirk Road,Burnham on Crouch,CM0 8LG

    Received 23 Aug 2007
  12. Decision MadeCC/HLW/21/09

    External hard and soft landscape improvement works including additional hard play area, provision of canopies, paving, improved access arrangements and fencing.

    Latton Green County Primary School,Riddings Lane,Latton Green,Harlow,CM18 7HT

    Received 12 Mar 2009
  13. Application WithdrawnESS/17/18/TEN/NMA2

    Non-material amendment to condition 28 attached to permission ref ESS/17/18/TEN to allow the extraction and storage on site of 20,000 tonnes of sand and gravel prior to the construction of the approved highway improvements

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

    Received 30 Nov 2022
  14. Decision MadeESS/48/07/CHL

    Construction of building to house tyre shredding plant

    Unit 2a Templewood,Stock Road,West Hanningfield,Chelmsford,CM2 8LF

    Received 24 Sept 2007
  15. Decision MadeCC/EPF/08/17/20/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 20 – Noise Mitigation Plan / Acoustic Barrier Design for planning application ref: CC/EPF/08/17 (Junction 7a M11) – Gilden Park (Harlowbury) and Gilden Close Only

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

    Received 4 Dec 2018
  16. Decision MadeCC/COL/32/97

    Construction of single storey flat roofed infill to existing quadrangle with central glazed pyramid

    St Johns C of E Primary School,Clay Lane Grove,Colchester,CO4 4HH

    Received 16 Dec 1997
  17. Decision MadeESS/50/94/CHL

    Delete #8 of ESX/17/93 Ext S&G.

    Essex Regiment Way,Broomfield,Chelmsford,CM3 3PR

    Received 15 Aug 1994
  18. Decision MadeCC/BAS/51/13

    Retrospective application for the retention of 4no. temporary modular classbases for a temporary period until 31 August 2020 and the construction of 300m² of additional new hard play area

    Brightside County Primary School, Brightside, Billericay, CM120LE

    Received 18 Jul 2013
  19. Decision MadeESS/50/26/TEN

    Continuation of development without compliance with condition 11 (submission of noise monitoring scheme) of planning permission ref: ESS/65/21/TEN, approved on appeal ref: APP/Z1585/W/22/3301961 to vary the wording of condition 11

    Auto Spares, Station Yard, Great Bentley Road, Thorrington, CO7 8HY

    Received 29 Jun 2026
  20. Decision MadeESS/39/23/BTE/NMA7

    Non-Material Amendment to amend the wording of Conditions 2, 22, 23, 57 and 59 of planning permission ESS/39/23/BTE to allow an amended profile of the northern slope of the IWMF site and minor reprofiling of the Upper Lagoon.

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

    Received 28 Jun 2024
  21. Decision MadeESS/61/04/UTT/SPO

    Scoping Opinion: Continuation of minerals extraction and restoration of resulting void by landfilling with mixed waste. Windrow composting of green waste and in vessel composting of kitchen waste

    Crumps Farm,Stortford Rd,Little Canfield,Great Dunmow,CM6 1SR

    Received 6 Dec 2004
  22. Decision MadeCC/CHL/15/21/12/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 12 – Natural turf playing field specification and maintenance for planning application ref: CC/CHL/15/21 (new Primary School and Early Years Nursery)

    Land off St Luke's Way, Runwell, Wickford

    Received 2 Feb 2022
  23. Decision MadeCC/CHL/113/10

    The erection of an atrium extension to the existing Sixth Form Centre, occupying an area of 3.7m x 3.7m (shaped 1.2m x 3.7m x 1.2m & 5.1m high with a gross floorspace of 10.2m²), together with internal remodelling works to the lobby circulation & main common room

    Great Baddow School,Duffield Road,Great Baddow,Chelmsford,CM2 9RZ

    Received 15 Nov 2010
  24. Decision MadeCC/COL/26/07/LB

    The erection of a single storey extension to the existing primary school buildings to provide a Children's Centre housing outreach services, a "drop in" information area, health consultation and training facilities with the formation of a new adjacent car parking bay for disabled use

    Birch CofE Primary School,School Hill,Birch,Colchester,CO2 0LZ

    Received 21 Feb 2007

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