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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6,830 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/21/17/MAL/19/2

    Details pursuant to Condition 19 (Noise Monitoring) (ESS/21/17/MAL - Continuation of the construction of an agricultural reservoir by the extraction and removal from the site of sand, gravel and surplus soils without compliance with condition 3 (Cessation of development by 20th May 2017), 4 (Removal of infrastructure by 20th May 2017) and 39 (Restoration of Wash Lane crossing by 20th May 2017) attached to permission ref ESS/06/16/MAL to allow an extension of time for completion of extraction of sand and gravel and site restoration by 20th May 2019).

    Cobbs Farm, Maldon Road, Goldhanger, Maldon, CM9 8BQ

    Received 18 Apr 2018
  2. Decision MadeCC/BAS/71/99

    Proposed extension and alterations to form a new school hall, two additional classrooms. Both linked to the main school by a covered walkway, plus additions to existing play areas and associated landscaping

    Great Berry Primary School,Forest Glade,Langdon Hills,Basildon,SS166SG

    Received 1 Dec 1999
  3. Decision MadeCC/CPT/98/19/NMA3

    Details pursuant to Non-Material Amendment 3 - Change of extenal cladding from Marley Weatherboard to Western Red Cedar Cladding of planning application CC/CPT/98/19 (Provision of a new single storey nursery building together with external play areas and 1.2m high fencing to match existing)

    Canvey Island Infants School, Long Road, Canvey Island, SS8 0JG

    Received 12 Mar 2021
  4. Decision MadeCC/UTT/57/16/3/1

    Provision of a new 1FE Primary School with associated car, cycle and scooter parking, hard play areas, means of enclosure, landscaping and associated infrastructure.

    St Marys Church of England Primary School, St Johns Road, STANSTED, CM24 8JP

    Received 21 Apr 2017
  5. Decision MadeCC/BAS/24/97

    Continued use of 3 RL4T relocatable classroom

    Brightside Primary School, Rosebay Avenue, Brightside, Billericay CM12 0LE

    Received Not published
  6. Decision MadeESS/20/18/UTT/64/3

    Details pursuant to condition 64 (Waste inputs & secondary outputs to June 2020) of Planning permission ESS/20/18/UTT. ESS/20/18/UTT was a variation to “Winning & working of sand and gravel, erection of a concrete plant, workshop & ancillary buildings/importation & treatment of inert material to produce secondary aggregate & reclamation material for progressive restoration to landscaped farmland

    Highwood Quarry, Stortford Road, Little Easton, Near Great Dunmow, Essex

    Received 20 Jul 2020
  7. Decision MadeCC/COL/20/17/SO

    Erection of a two storey building for educational purposes, new informal and formal hard play areas, parking area, Multi Use Games Area, new pedestrian access onto Woden Avenue and ancillary development

    Stanway Fiveways Primary School, Winstree Road, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0QG

    Received 25 Apr 2017
  8. Decision MadeCC/BAS/62/11/3/1

    The development hereby permitted shall only be constructed during the following times: 0700 to 1830 hours Monday to Friday 0700 to 1300 hours Saturdays and at no other times or on Sundays, Bank or Public Holidays, except noisy work (75LAeq, 10hr and above) including the demolition of the existing buildings which shall take place only during the following times: 0800 to 1800 hours Monday to Friday 0800 to 1300 hours Saturday And at no other times or on Sundays, Bank or Public Holidays, unless otherwise approved in writing by the County Planning Authority

    Woodlands School,Takeley End,Kingswood,Basildon,SS165BA

    Received 2 Apr 2012
  9. Decision MadeESS/61/21/CHL/22/01

    Details pursuant to condition 22 (Landscape and ecological management plan) of ESS/61/21/CHL. ESS 61/21/CHL was for “Pyrolysis Plant to generate electricity from imported solid recovered fuel, associated building and offices”

    Land adjacent to Chelmsford City Racecourse, Great Leighs, CM3 1QP

    Received 4 Oct 2021
  10. Decision MadeCC/BAS/19/13

    The Continued Use of Two Classbases until August 31st 2018 without compliance with Condition 2 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/BAS/67/08.

    Felmore Primary School, Davenants, Basildon, SS131QX

    Received 2 May 2013
  11. Decision MadeESS/70/97/MAL/R

    Review of Mineral Sites (MAR/94/56 - MAR/171/62)

    Land at Chigborough Quarry,Chigborough & Draper's Fms; Saltcote & Rook Halls,Maldon,CM9 4QX

    Received 7 Oct 1997
  12. Decision MadeCC/COL/163/07

    Demolition of two existing relocatables and temporary location of two new relocatables and ramps until 25 July 2013 together with extension of footpaths for access and egress

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

    Received 6 Dec 2007
  13. Decision MadeESS/34/15/BTE/08/06

    Notification of planned abnormal load on 24 April 2023 and 28 April 2023 leaving the IWMF site. Notification as required by condition 8 of ESS/34/15/BTE. ESS/34/15/BTE was for an Integrated Waste Management Facility.

    Land at Rivenhall Airfield, Coggeshall Road (A120), Braintree CO5 9DF

    Received 6 Apr 2023
  14. Decision MadeESS/51/00/CHL

    Proposed recycling of construction & demolition wastes, comprising crushing & screening, within the existing sand & gravel plant site, to produce secondary aggregates for the construction & allied industries

    Roxwell Quarry,Roxwell Landfill,Chignal St James,Chelmsford,CM1 4TZ

    Received 6 Nov 2000
  15. Decision MadeESS/79/20/BTE/NMA3

    Non-Material Amendment to amend the wording of Condition 12 of planning permission ESS/79/20/BTE to allow the delivery and removal of one crane associated with the maintenance of the dry silo mortar plant via Woodhouse Lane. ESS/79/20/BTE is the planning permission for Bradwell Quarry.

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

    Received 13 May 2024
  16. Decision MadeCC/BTE/28/01

    The installation of 2 hired temporary classbases without toilets

    Lyons Hall School,Deerleap Way,Braintree,CM7 9DH

    Received 16 Mar 2001
  17. Decision MadeESS/02/18/ROC/NMA2

    Non-material amendment to permission ref ESS/02/18/ROC to allow for a bank to be raised in height to up to 3.15m AOD to prevent wildlife disturbance from visitors to the bird hide

    Wallasea Island Wild Coast Project, Creeksea Ferry Road Wallasea Island, SS4 2HD

    Received 10 Jun 2020
  18. Decision MadeESS/16/14/MAL/29/1

    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
  19. Decision MadeESS/14/16/MAL/7/6

    Details pursuant to Condition 7 (Transport Monitoring Programme) of Planning permission ESS/14/16/MAL (REVISED) that was for: The importation of packaged intermediate level waste from Magnox sites Sizewell "A" and Dungeness "A" to Bradwell site and the interim storage within the existing interim storage facility.

    Land at: Magnox Electric Plc, Bradwell Power Station, Bradwell-on-sea, Southminster, CM0 7HP

    Received 11 Jun 2019
  20. Decision MadeCC/COL/20/17/17/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 17 – Surface water drainage scheme for planning application ref: CC/COL/20/17 (Two storey building for educational purposes, new informal and formal hard play areas, parking area, Multi Use Games Area and ancillary development)

    Stanway Fiveways Primary School, Winstree Road, Stanway, CO3 0QG

    Received 11 Sept 2017
  21. Decision MadeESS/06/12/CHL

    The redevelopment of the Waste Transfer Station comprising the demolition of the existing storage building, construction of a new Waste Transfer Station building, a fenced off container tipper area, new weighbridge, realignement of the existing non ferrous recycling area to include construction of an additional storage bays and part retrospective application for 2 x two storey portacabin offices, a single storey portacabin extension for the weighbridge office, a small Non Ferrous office and surface water drainage improvements

    Boreham Metals Recycling Depot, Waltham Road, Industrial Estate, Boreham

    Received 26 Jul 2011
  22. Decision MadeCC/EPF/49/11

    Construction of a 990m2 artificial playing surface on a field to the north of the St. John’s CofE primary school buildings and west of the Rectory together with new associated path and patio areas

    Land adjacent to The Rectory, High Rd. IG9 5RX,St Johns CE Primary School,High Road,Buckhurst Hill,IG9 5RX

    Received 13 Jun 2011
  23. Decision MadeESS/31/18/ROC/12/2

    Details pursuant to Condition 12 – Six monthly progress report 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 3 Nov 2022
  24. Decision MadeCC/UTT/42/18/NMA1

    Non-material amendment to planning permission ref: CC/UTT/42/18 to allow the kitchen extension parapet height to differ from the existing by two brick courses, and the addition of two 300x300mm black extract grills to the left hand side of the south facing elevation above the entrance door.

    Stebbing Primary School, High Street, Stebbing, Dunmow, CM6 3SH

    Received 27 Aug 2019

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