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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6,830 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 MadeCC/COL/134/06

    Single storey flat roof extension to provide increased cloakroom space and new access to the main building. Canopy to form a covered walkway between buildings

    Colchester County High School for Girls,Norman Way,Colchester,CO3 3US

    Received 2 Oct 2006
  2. Application WithdrawnCHL/1566/90CM

    Construction & irrigation of reservoir with S G extraction

    Warners Farm, Howe St, Gt Waltham

    Received 1 Oct 1990
  3. Decision MadeESS/105/21/TEN/13/3

    Details pursuant to Condition 13 (Topographical Survey) of Planning permission ESS/105/21/TEN that was for “Continuation of construction of an irrigation reservoir without compliance with Condition 3 (Approved Details) of Planning Permission ESS/24/15/TEN" Land at Elmstead Hall, Elmstead, Colchester.

    Land at Elmstead Hall, Elmstead, Colchester

    Received 31 Aug 2023
  4. Decision MadeCC/COL/35/19/1/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 1 – Notification of Commencement – CC/COL/35/19: Erection of 2-storey Primary School to accommodate 420 pupils (2-Form Entry), including outdoor play space, all-weather playing pitch, landscaping, cycle/scooter storage, staff parking and supporting infrastructure

    Lakelands Primary School', Land off Wagtail Mews, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 8AL

    Received 27 Nov 2019
  5. Decision MadeCHL/1019/87/4/4

    Winning and working of sand and gravel

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

    Received 24 Apr 2014
  6. Decision MadeCC/EPF/160/07/LB

    Existing painted road markings to be replaced with new painted road markings and new cast iron bollards to be erected on the approaches

    Moreton Bridge,Moreton Bridge Road,Moreton,Ongar

    Received 22 Oct 2007
  7. Decision MadeCC/COL/53/17/16/1

    Details pursuant to condition 16 – Low maintenance areas- turf seed mix: CC/COL/53/17: (Redevelopment of existing school site to provide a 200 place Special Education Need and Disability (SEND) School, including on-site boarding accommodation for 30 pupils, with associated external parking area, soft outdoor play area, Multi Use Games Area (MUGA), landscaping and new vehicular and pedestrian access onto Winstree Road and associated ancillary works.)

    Former Heath School, Winstree Road, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 5QE

    Received 7 Jun 2018
  8. Decision MadeESS/42/12/TEN/22/1

    Continuation of use for the extraction of sand & gravel, reinstatement with inert fill and restoration to part agriculture, part nature conservation and part open water without compliance with conditions 48 (Processing materials), 50 (Operations completion date) and 51 (Removal of all associated infrastructure) attached to planning permission ref: ESS/41/10/TEN to allow the continued importation and use of crushed rock for coated roadstone purposes during the life of the permitted operations and an extension in time to the life of the permitted operations and deadline for removal of all associated infrastructure for an additional 3 years until 31 December 2015.

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

    Received 14 Feb 2013
  9. Decision MadeESS/81/21/EPF

    Change of use to a construction and demolition waste recycling facility, with site office, hardstanding and boundary treatment.

    Arnolds Farm, 221 Ongar Road, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1RH

    Received 6 Sept 2021
  10. Decision MadeESS/34/24/TEN/10/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 10 (Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan) 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 27 Aug 2025
  11. Decision MadeESS/29/07/COL

    Replacement mineral processing plant to wash and grade remaining unprocessed reserves for a maximum period not exceeding three months

    Grange Road,Tiptree,Colchester,CO5 0QQ

    Received 21 Jun 2007
  12. Decision MadeESS/16/13/TEN/15/1

    Proposed development of a new waste management facility, with associated change of use of land. The facility comprises erection of a building for the transfer/bulking of municipal waste, together with ancillary development including dual weighbridge, weighbridge kiosk, office and staff welfare building, fire water holding tank and pumphouse, electricity substation, infiltration basin to manage surface waters and pipework, package sewage treatment plant, vehicle wash system, staff car parking, vehicle hardstanding, fencing, landscaping, formation of accesses to site and associated works.

    Land adjacent to A120, A120 North, Ardleigh, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7SL

    Received 17 Jul 2014
  13. Decision MadeCC/CHL/15/08

    Single storey extension to provide a meeting room, desk store and exclusion room with a total of 465.56 cubic metres

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

    Received 1 Feb 2008
  14. Decision MadeCC/BRW/74/00

    Development of newschool playing field

    Holly Trees County Primary School, Warley Hospital Site, Brentwood,Holly Trees Primary School,Vaughan Williams Way,Warley,Brentwood,CM14 5RY

    Received 15 Sept 2000
  15. Decision MadeESS/105/21/TEN/30/3

    Details pursuant to Condition 30 (Noise Monitoring) of planning permission ref no: ESS/105/21/TEN that was for the “Continuation of construction of an irrigation reservoir without compliance with Condition 3 (Approved Details) of Planning Permission ESS/24/15/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 retrospective revisions to the location and design of the peripheral environmental bund, aggregate processing plant, mineral stockpile and storage areas, the site entrance, the internal access road and site water management and the addition of a mobile soil screening plant.”

    Land at: Elmstead Hall, Elmstead, Colchester, Essex

    Received 22 May 2023
  16. Decision MadeCC/EPF/53/12/11/1

    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 1 Mar 2013
  17. Decision MadeCC/UTT/15/05/CA

    Demolition of a lean to store room attached to a former school building and the reinstatement of paving and retention of a wall to match

    The former Peter Kirk School, Stansted Mountfitchet,Peter Kirk Education Centre,St John's Road,Stansted Mountfitchet,CM248JP

    Received 28 Jan 2005
  18. Decision MadeESS/60/96/EPF

    Change of use within the metropolitan greenbelt from 'open space' to B2 industrial

    North Harlow,Threshers,Hastingwood Road,Hastingwood,Harlow,CM17 9JT

    Received 13 Sept 1996
  19. Decision MadeESS/55/12/BTE

    Erection of two GRP kiosks to house electrical control equipment within Stisted STW

    Stisted STW, Water Lane, Stisted, Essex

    Received 3 Sept 2012
  20. Decision MadeESS/29/20/TEN/18/1

    Details pursuant to Conditions 7 (Tree Protection); 12 (Tree Protection) and 18 (Archaeology) of planning permission ESS/29/20/TEN that was for the proposed western extension to Martells Quarry for the extraction, processing, sale and distribution of silica sand and gravel, and subsequent restoration using inert materials along with the creation of a new access.

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

    Received 23 Apr 2024
  21. Decision MadeCC/CHL/41/01

    Construction of a new hall & 5 classrooms with associated landscaping & glazed link to the existing school

    Great Leighs Primary School,Aragon Road,Great Leighs,Chelmsford

    Received 24 Apr 2001
  22. Decision MadeBTE/941/84

    Ext S&G Settling lake

    Bradwell,Bradwell Quarry,Coggeshall Road,Bradwell,Braintree,CM77 8EP

    Received 14 Oct 1985
  23. Decision MadeESS/95/20/BTE/11/1

    Details pursuant to condition 11 (Haul route) of planning permission ref: ESS/95/20/BTE. (Proposed importation of inert waste material to infill existing voids and reinstate land to agricultural use.)

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

    Received 23 Feb 2024
  24. Decision MadeESS/113/22/BAS/6/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 6 (Biodiversity Enhancement) 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

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