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6,830 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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  1. Decision MadeESS/26/96/BTE

    Vary # 2 BTE/360/89 Restoration

    Trevear,Barnards Farm Pit,Hatfield Peverel,Chelmsford

    Received 7 May 1996
  2. Decision MadeESS/03/19/MAL/SO

    Continuation of use of a washing plant for processing of indigenous sand and gravel obtained from the construction of an agricultural reservoir (permitted under planning permission refs ESS/06/18/MAL and ESS/07/18/MAL) without compliance with Conditions 3 (cessation and restoration by 20th May 2019), 4 (removal of plant and machinery by 20th May 2019 and 10 (noise monitoring at 3-monthly intervals) attached to planning permission ref ESS/51/17/MAL, to allow additional time for completion and restoration of the development by 20th May 2020 and to reduce noise monitoring frequency to 6-monthly intervals.

    Cobbs Farm, Maldon Road, Goldhanger, CM9 8BQ

    Received 16 Jan 2019
  3. Decision MadeESS/38/11/HLW/27/1

    Construction of a Waste Transfer Station including WT building with associated access; site office with welfare facilities; dual weighbridge with office; water tank & pumphouse; car/cycle parking; lighting and CCTV; drainage; fencing & landscaping

    Former Kores Nordic Site,West Road,Harlow,CM20 2AL

    Received 19 Feb 2013
  4. Decision MadeESS/04/23/EPF/18/4

    Odour monitoring pursuant to condition 18 of planning permission ref: ESS/04/23/EPF (Continued operation of composting facility without compliance with condition 8 (stockpile heights) attached to permission ref. ESS/09/20/EPF to allow windrow heights to be constructed to a maximum height of 4 metres at Ashlyns Farm, Epping Road, North Weald, Epping, CM16 6RZ.)

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

    Received 4 Feb 2025
  5. Decision MadeESS/13/11/COL/12/1

    Resubmission of application ESS/10/10/COL for the redevelopment of the existing established recycling/recovery centre to provide new waste management facility with associated change of use of land.The facility comprises of weighbridge, single storey admin offices, relocation of existing weighbridge, relocation of existing diesel storage tank, conversion of existing buildings to provide a vehicle and plant maintenance workshop areas, landscaping, additional hardstanding and rainwater harvesting system

    Green Acres,Old Packards Lane,Wormingford,Colchester,CO6 3AH

    Received 8 Nov 2012
  6. Decision MadeCC/UTT/38/19/4/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 4 - Bats and nesting birds method statement - CC/UTT/38/19 (The construction of two single storey extensions to provide an SEN group room and relocated first aid and storage facilities. The provision of a temporary classbase for a period of eight years until 2027)

    Dunmow St Marys Primary School, High Stile, Great Dunmow. CM6 1EB

    Received 4 Sept 2019
  7. Decision MadeESS/26/20/TEN/NMA/1

    Non Material Amendment to allow replacement of a mobile mineral wash plant

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

    Received 11 Mar 2024
  8. Decision MadeCC/EPF/16/14

    The construction of an extension to the Infants School to provide 2 classbases, group room, toilet facilities and ancillary accommodation. The construction of a further extension to provide a new reception and school office for the Infants School. The construction of an extension to the Junior School to provide a new library and 2 group rooms. The provision of a new pedestrian entrance to the Infants School. The relocation of the existing trim trail.

    Alderton Infant and Junior School, Alderton Hall Lane, Loughton, Essex, IG10 3HE

    Received 24 Feb 2014
  9. Decision MadeESS/04/17/TEN/NMA1

    Non-material amendment to change the wording of conditions 19 and 20 attached to planning permission ref: ESS/04/17/TEN and allow up to 5 HGVs and 2 trailers to park on-site overnight and to confirm that the restriction relating to vehicles being empty relates solely to putrescible (black bag, food and green) waste

    Waste Transfer Station, Colchester Eastern Bypass, Ardleigh, CO7 7SL

    Received 20 May 2019
  10. Decision MadeCC/HLW/56/16/SO

    Proposed construction of a new two storey building (c.2550m² floor area) to accommodate a 2FE primary school, a 52 place early years centre/nursery with associated car, cycle and scooter parking, hard play areas, means of enclosure and landscaping and associated infrastructure on a 2.67 hectare site

    The Chase, Newhall, Harlow, CM17 6JA

    Received 12 Dec 2016
  11. Decision MadeCC/HLW/32/22/8/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 8 – Landscape Management Plan (The creation of a landscaped flood attenuation basin within the existing area of open space east of Guilfords to temporarily capture, store and regulate the downstream flow of surface water into Harlowbury Brook during heavy rainfall. Temporary construction access from Guilfords) CC/HLW/32/22

    Land to the east of Guilfords, Harlow Essex CM17 0HX

    Received 2 Nov 2022
  12. Decision MadeESS/31/01/HLW

    Rail fed aggregates discharge facility, asphalt plant, concrete batching plant and ancillary facilities

    Harlow Rail Depot,Station Approach,Harlow,CM20 2EL

    Received 27 Jul 2001
  13. Decision MadeESS/40/17/CHL/10/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 10 (Topographical surveys) of Planning permission ESS/40/17/CHL for the: The continuation of the infilling with inert waste without compliance with Conditions 2 (Approved Details); 9 (Restriction on Importation); 12 (Phasing); 21 (Noise Limits) and 28 (Restoration) of Planning permission reference ESS/30/11/CHL to allow an extension in time for completion of restoration by 31 December 2026 in the southern quarry void.

    Land at Sandon Quarry, Southend Road, Sandon, Essex, CM2 7TE

    Received 25 Jun 2018
  14. Decision MadeESS/16/14/MAL/37/1

    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
  15. Decision MadeCC/BTE/20/04

    The retention of 1 relocatable classroom with toilets until 31 January 2009 without complying with Condition 2 attached to planning permission CC/BTE/131/98

    Shalford Primary School,Church End,Shalford,Braintree,CM7 5EZ

    Received 29 Jan 2004
  16. Decision MadeESS/70/17/CHL/SO

    For continuation of development permitted by planning permission ESS/05/15/CHL without compliance with conditions 2, 3, 15 to allow the restoration of Area Z, the Former Plant Site and Brittons Hall Farm Landfill Site to be completed by 31 December 2019. ESS/05/15/CHL was for the following development ‘the modification to the restoration profile and the restoration scheme for the non-hazardous landfill arising from overtipping of approx. 85,250 cubic metres (part retrospective). Enhanced restoration of a former landfilling area by the importation of inert materials 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 Quarry Complex, Boyton Cross, Roxwell, Chelmsford, CM1 4LT

    Received 2 Jan 2018
  17. Decision MadeESS/22/16/COL/SO

    Parking area associated with Highways Depot

    Essex Highways, Ardleigh Highways Depot, Harwich Road, Ardleigh

    Received 2 Jun 2016
  18. Decision MadeESS/20/18/UTT/63/3

    Details pursuant to condition 63 (Mineral production figures to June 2020) of Planning permission ESS/20/18/UTT. ESS/20/18/UTT was for 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
  19. Decision MadeESS/33/05/CPT

    Contine use as a waste transfer station without compliance with cond. 7 (number of contianers) attached to plng perm. ESS/10/98/CPT to allow for 4 containers, max capacity 120 cubic metres, to store asbestos waste prior to disposal to landfill

    Yard 1 & 2,Runwood Road,Charfleets Ind Est,Canvey,SS8 0PL

    Received 22 Aug 2005
  20. Decision MadeESS/75/22/TEN/SPO

    Proposed Borrow Pit at Elmstead Hall, Elmstead, Colchester, Essex

    Elmstead Hall, Elmstead, Colchester, Essex

    Received 17 Oct 2022
  21. Decision MadeCC/BTE/70/09

    New extension to include youth club, IT suite and ancillary accommodation to create a rural hub to provide extended services to the school, community and partner agencies

    Hedingham School,Yeldham Road,Sible Hedingham,Halstead,CO9 3QH

    Received 2 Sept 2009
  22. Decision MadeESS/12/25/TEN/SO

    Continuation of development without compliance with conditions 2 (approved details) and 24 (vehicle movement limits) of planning permission reference ESS/101/21/TEN to amend the approved Interim Restoration Plan and to amend daily vehicle movement limits to and from the site

    Lufkins Farm, Great Bentley Road, Frating, CO7 7HN

    Received 31 Jan 2025
  23. Decision MadeESS/38/11/HLW/21/1

    Construction of a Waste Transfer Station including WT building with associated access; site office with welfare facilities; dual weighbridge with office; water tank & pumphouse; car/cycle parking; lighting and CCTV; drainage; fencing & landscaping

    Former Kores Nordic Site,West Road,Harlow,CM20 2AL

    Received 19 Feb 2013
  24. Decision MadeESS/13/14/BAS/7/1

    Construction and use of an Anaerobic Digestion facility

    Site east of the farm yard, Anaerobic Digestion plant, Marsh Farm, Vange by-Pass, VANGE, SS16 4QG

    Received 8 Aug 2016

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