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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6,830 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/147/20/CHL/70/01

    Details pursuant to condition 70 (Outline Aftercare scheme for woodland, hedgerow and agriculture) of ESS/147/20/CHL. ESS/147/20/CHL is a variation of CHL/1890/87 which was for the "Winning and working of sand and gravel, the erection of a processing plant and ready mix concrete and mortar plants, workshop and weighbridge and office.”

    Park Farm, Belsteads Farm Lane, Chelmsford Garden Community, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 3PX

    Received 24 Apr 2025
  2. Decision MadeESS/58/96/BRW

    Removal of condition 3 hours (Duplicate ESS/57/96/BRW)

    Heatherland Ltd, Hallsford Bridge Ind. Est,Unit 5-7,Hallsford Bridge Ind Est,Stondon Rd,Ongar,CM5 9RB

    Received 3 Sept 1996
  3. Decision MadeCC/COL/33/17/4/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 4 – Biodiversity Method Statement – CC/COL/33/17 (The construction of a 2 storey extension to provide 8no. classrooms & ancillary accommodation together with a new school hall/studio. The provision of additional car parking spaces and cycle/scooter parking)

    St Michaels County Primary School, Camulodunum Way, Colchester, CO2 9RA

    Received 21 Nov 2017
  4. Decision MadeESS/02/18/ROC/20/6

    ‘Details pursuant to Condition 20 – Year 5 of Annual Aftercare - ESS/02/18/ROC: Continuation of the development of a coastal nature reserve without compliance with Conditions 2 (Submitted details), 20 (Revised Aftercare scheme), 21 (Maintenance of Rights of Way and permissive routes), 30 (work in accordance with Flood Risk Assessment), 31 (timeline for project completion) and 32 (Date for removal of plant and machinery) attached to planning permission ref ESS/13/17/ROC, to allow modifications to the landform design within Cells 2 and 4 (adjusting the design detail to facilitate timely completion while also creating a greater range of new coastal habitat types) and to bring forward the proposed completion date to 31 December 2020’.

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

    Received 21 Mar 2023
  5. Decision MadeESS/26/24/COL/SO

    Retrospective application for the retention of welfare facilities onsite for a temporary period of 10 years

    Greenacres, Warehouse, Packards Lane Wormingford, Essex, CO6 3AH

    Received 9 May 2024
  6. Decision MadeCC/EPF/88/00

    Provision of a single storey new temporary classbase with disabled toilet

    Roydon C P School,Harlow Road,Harlow,CM19 5HN

    Received 10 Oct 2000
  7. Decision MadeESS/118/22/EPF/10/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 10 (Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy) - ESS/118/22/EPF: Change of use to a construction and demolition waste recycling facility, with site office, hardstanding and boundary treatment

    Arnolds Farm Business Centre, 221 Ongar Road, Lambourne, Romford, Essex, RM4 1RH

    Received 19 Jul 2024
  8. Decision MadeCC/BAS/02/09

    Removal of existing railings, gates and low wall to Markhams Chase boundary, replace with new railings and gates to give 2.2 height. Removal of existing railings to side and rear boundaries of site and replace with 2.2 black Weldmesh fence and gates.

    Janet Duke Primary School,Markhams Chase,Laindon,Basildon,SS155LS

    Received 18 Dec 2008
  9. Decision MadeCC/COL/02/15/3/1

    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
  10. Decision MadeESS/08/16/CHL/31/1

    Details pursuant to Conditions 18 ( Transport Plan); 31 (Noise Monitoring) and 36 (Dust Control Plan) of planning permission ESS/08/16/CHL that was for “Northern quarry void and plant site including the restoration of the Northern quarry void using inert materials to agriculture and nature conservation interest with new public rights of way, the installation and operation of an inert waste recycling facility in the plant site for the production of secondary aggregate followed by the restoration of the plant site to nature conservation interest and the creation of an area of biodiversity compensation habitat”.

    Land at Sandon Quarry, Southend Road, Sandon, Howe Green, CM2 7TE

    Received 3 Feb 2020
  11. Decision MadeESS/03/10/TEN

    Continuation of extraction and processing of sand and gravel with progressive restoration to woodland, landscaped lakes and heath without compliance with Condition 17 (Details of restoration to heathland and water areas), Condition 19 (Landscaping details), Condition 21 (Aftercare Scheme) and Condition 23 (Removal of any buildings, plant, machinery, foundations, roadways, structures or erections of plant or machinery used in connection with

    Villa Farm (Cockaynes Wood),Alresford,Colchester,CO7 9JZ

    Received 23 Dec 2009
  12. Decision MadeCC/EPF/36/11

    The continued use of two classrooms for a temporary period until 31 August 2016 without compliance with Condition 2 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/EPF/119/06

    Dr Walkers CE Primary School,Walker Avenue,Fyfield,Ongar,CM5 0RG

    Received 13 Jun 2011
  13. Decision MadeESS/07/00/MAL

    The extraction of mineral and low level restoration to fishing lake on 1.4 hectares of land

    Curry Farm,Curry Farm,Mill End,Bradwell-on-Sea,Maldon,CM0 7HL

    Received 14 Feb 2000
  14. Considering Consultation Responses/Report being PreparedCC/HLW/32/22/7/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 7 – Hard Landscape 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
  15. ValidatedESS/40/98/MAL

    In filling of partly worked out quarry with category A & B waste. To restore land for grazing use. Also to permit access to SSSI gravel face area

    Goldsands Quarry,Southminster Hall,Goldsands Road,Southminster,CM0 7JR

    Received 13 Jul 1998
  16. Decision MadeESS/01/12/TEN

    Retrospective application for the use of the site as a waste recycling facility, providing; metal, construction and demolition and inert waste storage, processing and recycling with part of the site to be designated for the parking of vehicles and the storage of associated equipment

    Agregate Industries, Martells Industrial Estate, Slough Lane, Ardleigh, Colchester, CO7 7RU

    Received 25 Apr 2012
  17. Decision MadeESS/35/14/MAL/SO

    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 2 Jul 2014
  18. Decision MadeESS/32/10/CHL/NMA

    Amendment to description of waste stored on site, to match site conditions. Application details/permission otherwise unaltered.

    Essex Regiment Way,Broomfield,Chelmsford,CM3 3PR

    Received 14 Jan 2011
  19. Decision MadeCC/BAS/04/00

    Relocation of the existimg Jumbo chainlink fencing to the northern boundary and the erection of a new galvanised steel palisade fence to a height of 1.8 metres around the remainder of the school boundary

    Whitmore County Infant School,Whitmore Way,Basildon,SS14 2TP

    Received 18 Jan 2000
  20. Decision MadeCC/COL/67/07

    Construction of a new resource room with glazed link

    Chappel C of E Primary School,The Street,Chappel,Colchester,CO6 2DD

    Received 25 May 2007
  21. Decision MadeCC/TEN/05/03

    CA & Recycling Centre with accommodation building & store & area for storage containers & recycling facilities for Essex County Council

    Waste Transfer Station,Greensmill,Lawford,Manningtree,CO11 1UW

    Received 10 Jan 2003
  22. Decision MadeESS/13/14/BAS/11/1

    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
  23. Decision MadeCC/BAS/145/02

    Proposed variation of condition 1 attached to approved application CC/BAS/14/97 to allow the retention of relocatable classrooms until 9 September 2007

    Sunnymede School,Mons Avenue,Billericay,CM11 2HQ

    Received 20 Aug 2002
  24. Decision MadeCC/EPF/40/15

    The continued use of two relocatable classroom buildings for a temporary period until 31st August 2020 without compliance with Condition 2 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/EPF/11/11 & CC/EPF/12/11.

    Roydon CP School, Epping Road, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5HN

    Received 30 Jun 2015

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