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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6,830 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/BTE/19/99

    Change of use from residential dwelling to residential care home to provide respite care facility for people with learning disabilities

    Stonecroft,Leywood Close,Braintree,CM7 3NP

    Received 26 Mar 1999
  2. Decision MadeCC/UTT/02/98

    Continued use of 2 xRL4T Relocatable Classroom Units

    Great Sampford County Primary School, Finchingfield Road, Great Sampford, Essex,Gt Sampford Primary School,Finchingfield Road,Saffron Walden,CB10 2RL

    Received 16 Jan 1998
  3. Decision MadeESS/35/14/MAL/19/1

    Retrospective application for the continuation of the extraction of mineral to create an agricultural reservoir without compliance with conditions 2 (compliance with submitted details), 7 (highway improvements), 8 (visibility splays), 9 (Access via Wash Lane), 10 (wheel cleaning facilities), 12 (surface water management), 20 (overburden stockpiles), 22 (dust minimisation), 24 (landscape scheme), 26 (tree and hedgerow retention), 28 (protected species survey), 29 (soil movement scheme), 30 (machine movement scheme), 32 (soil bunds), 35 (scheme of archaeological investigation), 36 (reinstatement of haul route area) and 37 (aftercare scheme) attached to planning permission (ESS/37/11/MAL (appeal ref APP/Z1585/A/12/2169596/NWF)) to allow an amended layout, phasing and restoration of the mineral extraction and agricultural reservoir development, required due to application ref ESS/34/14/MAL

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

    Received 23 Mar 2016
  4. Decision MadeCC/MAL/61/10

    Retrospective application for a canopy, 2 DDA compliant access ramps, hard play area with safety surfacing and 1.2 metre high perimeter fencing to play area

    Wentworth County Primary School,Maldon,CM9 6JN

    Received 12 May 2010
  5. Decision MadeESS/01/18/CHL/8/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 8 – Woodland, tree and hedgerow retention and protection measures for planning application ref: ESS/01/18/CHL (Construction of an agricultural reservoir)

    Land at Sheepcotes Farm, Sheepcotes Lane, Little Waltham, CM3 3LU

    Received 9 Dec 2019
  6. Decision MadeCC/COL/34/21/3/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 3 – Fixed plant noise - CC/COL/34/21: Development of an Alternative Provision education facility, including a 2-storey classroom block and double-height hall; Multi Use Games Area; new vehicular and pedestrian access/egress; parking; landscaping and associated works

    Land situated off Walnut Tree Way

    Received 7 Dec 2022
  7. Decision MadeESS/07/01/COL/REV4d2

    Provision of "catch up" Saturdays under condition 4d

    Bellhouse Landfill, Warren Lane, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0NN

    Received 23 Sept 2013
  8. Decision MadeESS/57/04/TEN/15/10

    Noise levels shall be monitored by the operator at six monthly intervals from the date of the commencement of development at 5 noise sensitive locations to be approved in writing with the Mineral Planning Authority. The monitoring survey shall be for a minimum of two separate 15 minute periods at each location during all permitted operations and should avoid meal breaks and periods of plant breakdown. The frequency and duration of such monitoring may be modified at the discretion of the Mineral Planning Authority. The monitoring may be required more frequently where it becomes necessary to demonstrate continuing compliance with the limiting noise levels specified above, or less frequently where the need does not arise. Monitoring should only be undertaken in calm weather conditions or at receptors with a component of wind blowing from the site. Monitoring should generally be avoided in conditions of wind speeds greater than 5m/sec average; rain; low temperatures (<3 degrees C). All noise measurements taken shall be made no closer than 3.5 metres from the façade of properties or other reflective surface and have regard to the effects of extraneous noise and shall be corrected for any such effects. The monitoring shall include the LAeq,1 hour dB noise levels both with and without the permitted operations, the prevailing weather conditions, details of the measurement equipment used and its calibration and comments on the sources of noise which control the noise climate. The results shall be kept by the operating company during the life of the permitted operations and a copy shall be supplied to the Mineral Planning Authority

    Crown Quarry (Ardleigh Reservoir Extension)

    Received 9 Mar 2017
  9. Decision MadeESS/28/22/BTE/SO

    Screening Opinion: Continued use as a waste recycling facility without compliance with Condition 2 (Approved Details), Condition 15 (Stockpile Heights) and Condition 23 (Waste Deposit Areas) attached to planning permission ref: ESS/145/20/BTE to allow amendments to the design of waste recycling building and fire fighting water tank.

    Haverhill Recycling Facility, Plot 7, Phoenix Road, Haverhill, Haverhill Business Park, CB9 7AE

    Received 7 Apr 2022
  10. Decision MadeCC/BTE/12/98

    Continued use of 1 D7 & 3 RL3 Relocatable Classroom Units.

    GREAT BRADFORDS COUNTY JUNIOR SCHOOL, MARLBOROUGH RD, GT BRADFORDS EST, BRAINTREE,Great Bradfords Infant School,Marlborough Road,Braintree,CM7 9LW

    Received 20 Feb 1998
  11. Decision MadeESS/07/10/ROC/SO

    Screening Opinion: Practice area improvements including landscaping

    Ballards Gore Golf Club,Gore Road,Rochford

    Received 17 Feb 2010
  12. Decision MadeCC/BAS/105/07

    Upgrading of the Sadlers Farm (A13/A130 and B1464) Junction. The A13 West and A130 North would be widened to Pitsea and the Rayleigh Spur Roundabout respectively. These roads would be linked by a new dual carriageway that is segregated from the existing junction in a full-depth cutting beneath the B1464. The junction would itself be substantially modified including traffic signalling, ‘slip roads’ and associated bridging over the proposed 'link' road and cycleway

    A13/A130 Sadlers Farm Junction,London Road,Basildon

    Received 11 Jul 2007
  13. Decision MadeCC/BTE/45/01

    Installation of a transferred double classbase relocatable unit with toilets

    Notley Green County Primary School,Blickling Road,Great Notley,Braintree,CM7 7LJ

    Received 30 Apr 2001
  14. Decision MadeCC/COL/88/21

    The retention of an existing double classbase for a further temporary period without compliance with Condition 2 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/COL/39/17

    St Andrew’s CE Primary School, Mandeville Road, Marks Tey, Colchester, Essex, CO6 1HL

    Received 7 Oct 2021
  15. Decision MadeCC/COL/100/20

    Conversion of existing garage to form an additional bedroom for the care home. Construction of a new link between the care home and garage building. Provision of a ramp to the new front entrance.

    Tudor House, 47A London Road, Stanway, CO3 0NR

    Received 20 Aug 2020
  16. Decision MadeCC/BAS/62/11/5/1

    Woodlands School,Takeley End,Kingswood,Basildon,SS165BA

    Received 14 Mar 2012
  17. Decision MadeCC/EPF/65/19/7/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 7 – Fixed lighting for planning application ref: CC/EPF/65/19 (Interim scheme to provide a dual carriageway link road between Sheering Road and the new M11 Junction 7A)

    Land between Sheering Road and the M11 Motorway

    Received 10 Dec 2020
  18. Decision MadeESS/16/18/TEN/SO

    Planning application seeking for the installation and use of a washing plant for the recycling of non-hazardous and inert wastes, the use of a crusher, the installation of a weighbridge office and relocation of a weighbridge together with associated access onto the highway.

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

    Received 8 Jun 2018
  19. Decision MadeESS/113/23/COL/58/2

    Details pursuant to Condition 58 (Amenity Aftercare) of planning permission ESS/113/23/COL that was for a western extension to Colchester Quarry at Land at Bellhouse Farm South

    Land at Bellhouse Farm South

    Received 3 Dec 2025
  20. Decision MadeCC/COL/02/15/11/1

    Demolition of existing nursery building. The construction of a stand-alone extension to provide 3no. classbases with associated ancillary facilities; SEN resource room; nursery classbase with associated ancillary facilities; early years classbase with associated ancillary facilities; group room and learning resource centre; staff room and office and covered outdoor play areas. The provision of a new pedestrian access from School Road to the new accommodation; new and extended hard and soft play areas; covered link to the existing school hall; new car parking area with 20 car parking spaces; cycle parking facilities and new landscaping and new 2m high boundary fencing to part of the school boundary

    Monkwick Infant School, School Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8NN

    Received 5 May 2015
  21. Decision MadeCC/EPF/46/17/6/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 6 – Detailed drainage surface water drainage scheme – CC/EPF/46/17 – (The construction of a new English block, a new sports block, extensions to existing school buildings (to facilitate expansion of the existing school to a 9FE school) and provision of a temporary construction access)

    West Hatch High School, High Road, CHIGWELL, IG7 5BT

    Received 13 Mar 2018
  22. Decision MadeESS/25/03/EPF

    Installation of additional gas engine to convert landfill gas from adjacent landfill site into electricity for export to regional network. Installation of ancillary equipment to support additional engine.

    Ongar Landfill Site,Mill Lane,Ongar,CM5 9RG

    Received 8 May 2003
  23. Decision MadeESS/04/18/TEN/SO

    Change of use of building to waste recycling centre (sui generis)

    Building 10, Spring Farm, Colchester Road, Wix, CO11 2RN

    Received 7 Mar 2018
  24. Decision MadeCC/CHL/50/12

    The continued use of a classbase for a temporary period until 31 August 2018 without compliance with Condition 2 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/CHL/29/08.

    Barnes Farm County Junior School, Henniker Gate, Chelmsford, CM2 6QH

    Received 9 Nov 2012

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