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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6,830 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/31/18/ROC/16/2

    Details pursuant to Condition 16 – Noise monitoring for planning application ref: ESS/31/18/ROC (Importation of inert material, installation and use of a plant for the recycling of such material and the final disposal of inert residues, together with the formation of a new access)

    Land at Dollymans Farm, Doublegate Lane, Rawreth, Wickford, SS11 8UD

    Received 6 Jun 2022
  2. Decision MadeESS/28/13/BTE/SO

    Continuation of development for an anaerobic digestion plant including combined heat and power with associated offices and new access without compliance with condition 2 (Compliance with Submitted Details) and 15 (Provision and Maintenance of Parking Areas) attached to planning permission ESS/25/10/BTE to allow amendments to the design of the scheme.

    Land north of Bluebridge Industrial Estate, Halstead, Essex

    Received 6 Jun 2013
  3. Decision MadeCC/TEN/14/16

    The retention of a classroom for a temporary period until 31 August 2021 without compliance with Condition 2 (time limit) attached to Planning permission CC/TEN46/11

    Frobisher Primary School, Frobisher Drive, Jaywick, Clacton-on-sea, CO152QH

    Received 27 Apr 2016
  4. Decision MadeCC/BTE/82/05

    The erection of a pitched roof single storey kitchen extension to the north facing elevation of the Roundwood Visitors Centre

    The Roundwood Centre,Monken Hadley Broad Rd,Braintree,CM7 5LJ

    Received 2 Jun 2005
  5. Decision MadeESS/26/14/UTT/SO

    Erection of 1no. kiosk on existing operational land

    High Easter Sewage Treatment Works, Adjacent to School Lane, High Easter

    Received 16 May 2014
  6. Decision MadeESS/44/10/COL

    The continuation of the proposed extension of site, new building and changes to operation of the Waste Transfer Station without compliance with condition 2 (development particulars) attached to planning permission ESS/51/02/COL to allow changes to the approved building roofline and design

    Tiptree Basketworks & Woodyard,Grange Road,Tiptree,Colchester,CO5 0QQ

    Received 11 Oct 2010
  7. Decision MadeESS/16/10/UTT/13/5

    Details pursuant to Condition 13 of ESS/16/10/UTT’: An aftercare scheme detailing the steps that are necessary to bring the land to the required standard for agricultural use shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Waste Planning Authority prior to commencement of restoration works on site. The submitted Scheme shall: a. Provide an outline strategy in accordance with Annex A of MPG7 for the five year aftercare period. This shall specify steps to be taken and the period during which they are to be taken. (In the case of agriculture) The scheme shall include provision of a field drainage system and provide for an annual meeting between the applicants and the Waste Planning Authority. b. Provide for a detailed annual programme, in accordance with Annexes A and B of MPG7 to be submitted to the Waste Planning Authority not later than two months prior to the annual Aftercare meeting. c. Unless the Waste Planning Authority agree in writing with the person or persons responsible for undertaking the Aftercare steps that there shall be lesser steps or a different timing between steps, the Aftercare shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted Scheme. The development shall be implemented in accordance with the approved aftercare scheme.

    Land adjacent to the M11, Great Chesterford, Saffron Walden

    Received 16 Apr 2019
  8. Decision MadeCC/HLW/84/22/7/3

    Details pursuant to Condition 7 – Gates and non-acoustic fencing for planning application ref: CC/HLW/84/22 (New vehicle parking area, new and revised accesses, acoustic security fencing, landscaping and ancillary works proposed in association with approved planning application ref: CC/HLW/21/17)

    Land between River Way and A1184 (Cambridge Road), Harlow

    Received 8 Jan 2024
  9. Considering Consultation Responses/Report being PreparedESS/12/20/BTE/53/02

    Details pursuant to condition 53 (Aftercare Scheme for Woodland and Agriculture) of ESS/12/20/BTE. ESS/12/20/BTE was for “Extraction of 6.5 million tonnes of sand and gravel (from Site A7 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. In addition, extension of the internal haul road into Site A7 and access for private and support vehicles to the Site A7 contractors' compound via Woodhouse Lane and Cuthedge Lane. Restoration of Site A7 to agriculture and biodiversity (species rich grassland and wetland).”

    Bradwell Quarry, Church Road, Bradwell, Essex, CM77 8EP

    Received 21 Jul 2026
  10. Decision MadeCC/TEN/73/99

    Vary Condition of CC/TEN/06/97 to read 'permission shall expire on 25 December 2003 for the existing Tourist Information Centre

    Harwich Tourist Information Centre,Parkstone House,Station Road,Parkeston,Harwich

    Received 20 Dec 1999
  11. ValidatedCC/EPF/14/93

    Roofing

    Lambourne C P School, Hoe Lane Abridge,Lambourne C P School,Hoe Lane,Abridge,Romford,RM4 1AU

    Received 26 Nov 1993
  12. Decision MadeESS/09/20/EPF/16/8

    Noise monitoring pursuant to condition 16 of planning permission ref: ESS/09/20/EPF (Continued operation of composting facility without compliance with condition 4 (waste catchment area) attached to planning application ESS/29/18/EPF to allow waste to be imported from beyond the existing defined catchment area)

    Ashlyns Farm, Epping Road, North Weald, Epping, CM16 6RZ

    Received 5 Oct 2022
  13. Decision MadeESS/58/01/HLW

    Erection of an industrial building and change of use of part of site for waste transfer

    Waste Recycling Centre,Temple Bank,Riverway,Harlow,CM20 2DY

    Received 20 Nov 2001
  14. Decision MadeCC/BTE/14/05

    Single storey extension to existing school building comprising 7 classrooms and faculty office with ancillary WC accommodation to replace 7 relocatable classrooms

    Notley High School,Notley High School,Notley Road,Braintree,CM7 1HL

    Received 1 Feb 2005
  15. Decision MadeESS/64/98/ROC

    Vary #3 of ROC/634/90 to allow Sat afternoon operations

    Barling Marsh Quarry and Landfill Site,Mucking Hall Road,Barling Magna,Rochford,SS3 0NR

    Received 29 Oct 1998
  16. Decision MadeESS/44/12/UTT

    Continuation of siting of a caravan and compound for use by security personnel permitted by ESS/28/09/UTT without compliance with condition 2 to allow retention for further period until 15 September 2013.

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

    Received 4 Jul 2012
  17. Decision MadeESS/95/20/BTE/28/1

    Details pursuant to condition 28 (Drainage Maintenance Plan) 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
  18. Decision MadeESS/88/23/BAS/01/01

    Details pursuant to condition 1 (Notification of commencement date) of ESS/88/23/BAS. ESS/88/23/BTE was for “Extension to the permitted site area for green waste composting and consolidation and retention of the following developments: existing green waste composting facility permitted under ESS/05/23/BAS; existing oversize green waste composting facility permitted under ESS/07/23/BAS; and retention of the substation/transformer room and no. 4 storage tanks permitted under planning permission ESS/123/22/BAS.

    Veolia ES (UK) Ltd, Pitsea Hall Lane, Pitsea, Essex, SS16 4UH

    Received 5 Aug 2024
  19. Decision MadeESS/97/23/MAL/SO

    Continuation of the winning and working of mineral and associated activities permitted under planning permission reference ESS/34/18/MAL without compliance with condition 2 (site and restoration time limit) and condition 9 (removal of plant) to allow additional time for completion and restoration of the development

    Curry Farm Pit, Mill End, Bradwell-on-sea, Essex, CM0 7HL

    Received 2 Nov 2023
  20. Decision MadeCC/BAS/11/23/NMA2

    Non-material amendment to planning application ref: CC/BAS/11/23 (New primary school and nursery) to allow occupation of the building whilst elements of the construction programme remain on-going (including the continued temporary provision and use of a generator). Together with a request for a delayed timetable for submission of details pursuant to condition 20 (and potentially conditions 21 and 22)

    Land North of Dry Street, Nethermayne, Basildon, Essex

    Received 28 Aug 2024
  21. Decision MadeCOL/478/90

    Temp change of use to winning a working of sand & gravel & backfill restoration to agricultural surface

    A Flex Close Berechurch R,Church Lane,Stanway,Colchester

    Received 24 Apr 1990
  22. Decision MadeESS/30/11/CHL/22/3

    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 at Sandon Quarry, Southend Road, Chelmsford. CM2 7TE

    Sandon Quarry, Southend Road, Chelmsford, CM2 7TE

    Received 17 Mar 2014
  23. Decision MadeESS/51/09/EPF/SO

    Screening Opinion: Proposed anaerobic digestion plant

    Unknown Site Address

    Received 9 Nov 2009
  24. Decision MadeCC/COL/133/08

    Retrospective application for the construction of a hard play area, 2 semi-permanent marquees, 9 timber cabins, climbing tower, instructor hut, adventure course area, machinery compound, boat shed, bike shed and 2 concrete hardstandings together with extension to existing climbing tower and relocation of former boat shed.

    East Mersea Centre for Outdoor Learning,Rewsalls Lane,off East Road,East Mersea,Colchester,CO5 8SY

    Received 26 Nov 2008

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