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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6,830 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/30/11/CHL/29/1

    Continuation of infilling with inert waste without compliance with condition 35 (restoration by 31 December 2002) attached to planning permission ref ESX/21/92/CHL to allow the completion of restoration by 31 December 2017.

    Sandon Quarry,Southend Road,Chelmsford,CM2 7TE

    Received 2 Aug 2012
  2. Decision MadeCC/COL/41/13

    The provision of a 3-G swing with double swing

    Mersea Centre for Outdoor Learning, Rewsalls Lane, East Mersea, Essex CO5 8SY

    Received 12 Jul 2013
  3. Decision MadeCC/EPF/53/12/8/1

    Erection and use of two single storey extensions, relocation and extension of existing car parking area, new vehicular access into site from Colebrook Lane, relocation of existing hard play area, new hardstanding areas and associated works.

    The Hereward County Primary School, Colebrook Lane, Loughton, IG102HR

    Received 28 Mar 2013
  4. Decision MadeESS/16/14/MAL/16/1

    Extension of time to existing quarry for an additional 15 years to 31st December 2029 and amendments to existing operation to allow for the importation of inert waste material for restoration.

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

    Received 31 Mar 2015
  5. Application WithdrawnCC/COL/92/09/NMA

    Raising of brickwork to lower roof by five courses. Repositioning of mechanical plant to higher roof area

    Kingswode Hoe School,Sussex Road,Lexden,Colchester,CO3 3QJ

    Received 17 Nov 2010
  6. Decision MadeESS/34/17/TEN

    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.

    Jaywick Water Recycling Centre, off Jaywick Lane

    Received 2 Jun 2017
  7. Decision MadeESS/31/15/BAS/26/1

    Use of 0.69 hectares of land to the north of Hovefields Court, Basildon, Essex, SS13 1EB for commercial/industrial and household waste transfer station for waste recovery activities comprising of the importation, deposit, sorting, storage, transfer and distribution of up to 70,000 tonnes per annum of commercial, industrial and household waste materials within a building, and 5,000 tonnes per annum of asbestos bearing waste in a separate section of the site in sealed locked containers, and decontamination unit, with sealed drainage and dust suppression unit (306m2) and the erection of associated buildings and offices (2690m2) HGV and empty skip storage, weighbridge, car park, fuel tank, lockable storage containers and improvements to site surface

    Land to the North of Hovefields Court, Hovefields Avenue, Basildon, Essex, SS13 1EB

    Received 29 Apr 2016
  8. Decision MadeCC/COL/73/04

    Provision of temporary accommodation (a double relocatable classroom with otilets) RL6894 until July 2007 to replace a single relocatable classroom which is to be removed from site

    St Andrews C of E Primary School,Mandeville Road,Marks Tey,Colchester,CO6 1HL

    Received 2 Jun 2004
  9. Decision MadeESS/92/97/BAS

    Installation of plant & machinery within a compound to utilise landfill gas for electricity generation.

    Pitsea Landfill Site,Pitsea Landfill site,Pitsea Hall Lane,Pitsea,Basildon, SS16 4UH

    Received 16 Dec 1997
  10. Decision MadeCC/CHL/24/03

    The retention of 1 relocatable classroom until March 31st 2008 without complying with condition 1 (time limit) attached to approved application CC/CHL/01/98

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

    Received 28 Mar 2003
  11. Decision MadeCC/COL/77/08

    Installation of a new double relocatable unit until 31 August 2013 in order to replace an existing double relocatable classbase

    Stanway Primary School,Villa Road,Stanway,Colchester,CO3 0RH

    Received 14 Jul 2008
  12. Decision MadeESS/36/03/CHL

    To carry out development which involves landraising not in compliance with condition 3 (source of material) attached to approved application ESS/45/02/CHL

    Essex Regiment Way,Broomfield,Chelmsford,CM3 3PR

    Received 22 May 2003
  13. Decision MadeCC/UTT/131/01

    New underbridge over R Chelmer to east of the A130/B184

    A120 Stansted to Braintree scheme

    Received 5 Sept 2001
  14. Decision MadeESS/65/06/UTT/18/1

    Prior to the installation of any mineral processing plant, concrete batching plant, inert waste processing plant and equipment and buildings details of such shall be submitted to the Mineral Planning Authority for approval. The installation of such plant, equipment and buildings shall be in accordance with the approved details.

    Preferred Area K, Liitle Easton,Little Easton Airfield,Little Easton,Dunmow,CM6 2BB

    Received 12 Dec 2011
  15. Decision MadeCC/TEN/113/05

    Country Park for informal recreation comprising footpaths, seats, planting and new access and car park off Church Hill

    Land by Church Hill and each side of A120,Ramsey,Harwich

    Received 26 Jul 2005
  16. Decision MadeCC/ROC/55/05

    Single storey new school building for 120 pupils comprising 3 class bases and an Early Years class base as well as a multimedia room, a hall with servery, a library, offices, a staff room and ancillary rooms

    Former Park School,St Nicholas C of E (V/C) Primary School,Priory Chase,Rayleigh,SS6 9NE

    Received 18 Apr 2005
  17. Decision MadeCC/UTT/103/00

    Provision of new bridge at junction of new A120 and existing Airport Access Road to be known as Thremhall Access Road

    Stansted to Braintree A120,Braintree

    Received 27 Oct 2000
  18. Decision MadeESS/113/22/BAS/19/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 19 (Odour) of planning permission ESS/113/22/BAS that was for Redevelopment and consolidation of an existing Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) at Archers Fields, Pitsea, Basildon, Essex, SS13 1DH

    Land At Archers Fields, Pitsea, Basildon, Essex, SS13 1DH

    Received 27 May 2026
  19. Decision MadeCC/HLW/31/00

    Change of use of land to school playing field including laying out the proposed playing field, with associated 2 metre high perimeter chain link fence, and landscaping works

    The Henry Moore Primary School,Kiln Lane,Church Langley,Harlow,CM17 9LW

    Received 11 May 2000
  20. Decision MadeCC/BTE/146/20/3/1

    Details pursuant to condition 3 (Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy) of planning permission ref: CC/BTE/146/20 (Replacement of temporary accommodation with permanent standalone classroom building and provision of six additional car parking spaces)

    White Court Primary School, Ennerdale Avenue, Great Notley, CM77 7UE

    Received 22 Oct 2021
  21. Decision MadeESS/34/13/UTT/1/1

    Continuation of excavation of sand and restoration of land to agricultural use, including deposit of inert waste permitted by planning permission ref ESS/44/08/UTT without compliance with: • condition 3 (cessation dates for development and restoration) to allow extended period for development until 31 December 2025 and restoration by 31 December 2026 (an additional 12 years); • condition 4 (removal of infrastructure) to allow retention of infrastructure until 30 June 2026; • condition 17 (soil movement) to allow soil movements between March and October; and • condition 28 (traffic movements) to remove the limitation of no more than an average of 50 lorry movements (25 in, 25 out) in any one day. (NB The timescales have been revised by condition. Cessation required by 30 April 2022 with restoration by 30 September 2023)

    Widdington Pit, Hollow Road, Widdington, CB11 3SL

    Received 24 Jun 2014
  22. Decision MadeESS/34/24/TEN/10/2

    Details pursuant to Condition 10 (Habitat Management and Monitoring) of planning permission ESS/34/24/TEN that was for the Ardleigh landfill gas recovery scheme land at Martells Quarry Slough Lane Ardleigh Essex CO7 7RU.

    Martells Quarry, Slough Lane, Ardleigh, Essex, CO7 7RU

    Received 16 Dec 2025
  23. Decision MadeCC/BTE/38/14/08/01

    Demolition of part of an existing classroom and extension of existing school hall and a classroom, new single storey 4 classroom extension to the rear and construction of an all-weather artificial grass surface, relocated hard play area equipment, soft landscaping, cycle and scooter parking and temporary construction access involving the removal, and reinstatement post construction, of the brick entrance pillars to allow for temporary wider access during construction.

    Silver End Cp School, School Road, Silver End, Witham, CM8 3RZ

    Received 28 Nov 2014
  24. Decision MadeESS/49/07/UTT/6/2

    Noise Monitoring

    Widdington Pit, Hollow Road, Widdington, Saffon Walden, CM11 3SL

    Received 13 Jul 2012

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