Essex County Council
Planning applications.

1. ValidatedCC/BTE/69/26

   Temporary change of use for a period of 24 months of a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a site office and welfare facility (Sui Generis) in connection with construction works at St Peter's Primary School, as approved under planning permission CC/BTE/25/26, and as applied for under planning application CC/BTE/74/26

   10 Myneer Park, Coggeshall, Essex, CO6 1YU

   Received 3 Sept 2026
2. Decision MadeCC/TEN/114/20/18/1

   Details pursuant to Condition 18 – Construction Method Statement CC/TEN/114/20 (Demolition of the existing caretakers house and modular store. The erection of a two-storey standalone building comprising 12 classrooms and associated ancillary accommodation to accommodate an additional 300 pupils. The construction of an external corridor to the existing school, entrance canopy and associated refurbishment works to create a 1500 place secondary school with sixth form)

   The Colne Community School, Church Road, Brightlingsea, CO7 0QL

   Received 8 Feb 2021
3. Decision MadeESS/55/09/CHL

   Continuation of use of an in-vessel composting facility without compliance with cond 25 (cessation of operations by 31 Dec 2009 and removal of all plant, buildings, machinery, foundations, structures, hardstandings, roads and stockpiles by 31 Mar 2010) attached to planning permission ESS/30/06/CHL, to extend the end date to require cessation of operations by 31 Dec 2013 & removal of all plant, buildings, machinery, foundations, structures, hardstandings, roads etc.

   Sandon Quarry,Southend Road,Chelmsford,CM2 7TE

   Received 25 Nov 2009
4. Decision MadeESS/31/04/CHL/REV

   Dev. (mineral ext. for the construction of an irrigation reservoir) as approved under plng perm. ESS/37/00/CHL without complying with cond 4 of the approved scheme relating to the open storage of aggregates on site (revised stock pile size & location)

   Manor Farm,Great Baddow,Chelmsford,CM2 7RT

   Received 9 Sept 2004
5. Decision MadeESS/21/18/UTT/19/1

   Details pursuant to condition 19 (Early morning HGV movement records 7 to 20 June 2019) of ESS/21/18/UTT. ESS/21/18/UTT was for “Continuation of the Importation of 70,000m³ per annum of inert waste and the installation and use of a soils washing plant for the recycling of waste, together with associated access onto the highway and a separate silt press as permitted by planning permission ref. ESS/35/16/UTT without compliance with condition 6 (Control of vehicle movements) to allow heavy goods vehicles to travel offsite between the hours 0600 and 0700 Monday to Saturday.”

   Highwood Quarry, Stortford Road, Little Canfield, Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1SL

   Received 25 Jul 2019
6. Decision MadeESS/28/23/TEN/1/1

   Details pursuant to Condition 1 – Notification of Commencement – ESS/28/23/TEN: Continuation of Extraction of 3.8 million tonnes of sand and gravel as an easterly extension to the existing Wivenhoe Quarry, erection of sand and gravel processing plant and ancillary facilities, new vehicular access onto the B1027 Brightlingsea Road, and restoration to agriculture and low-level water-based nature conservation habitats, lowland meadow, woodland planting and hedgerow enhancement using approximately 1.2 million cubic metres of imported inert waste material without compliance with Conditions 2 (Approved details), 23 (Restoration Phasing Plan), 28 (Highway improvements and site access road) and 35 (Visibility splays) attached to permission ref ESS/17/18/TEN to allow the extraction and storage on site of sand and gravel (no export of mineral or import of waste) prior to the establishment of the approved access and highway works.

   LAND TO THE SOUTH OF COLCHESTER MAIN ROAD (KNOWN AS SUNNYMEAD, ELMSTEAD AND HEATH FARMS), ALRESFORD NR WIVENHOE CO7 8DB

   Received 15 Dec 2023
7. Decision MadeESS/19/17/BTE/14/2

   Details pursuant to Condition 14 (Topographical Survey) of Planning permission ESS/19/17/BTE that was for "A new sand and gravel quarry at Broadfield Farm, to the west of Rayne, near Braintree, comprising the phased mineral extraction of some 3.66m tonnes of sand and gravel; the installation of a processing plant and ancillary buildings and infrastructure; the construction of a quarry access onto the B1256; the construction of a permanent screening landform; the construction of temporary screen mounds in defined locations around the perimeter of the quarry; the phased restoration of the extraction area using indigenous soil; overburden and clay from within the application site to a land use mixture of arable agriculture, lowland acid grassland, lowland meadow, woodland, lake and reedbeds; and public access via proposed public rights of way

   Land at Rayne Quarry, Broadfield Farm, Dunmow Road, Rayne, Braintree, CM77 6SA

   Received 14 Mar 2023
8. Resolution made/Awaiting Legal AgreementESS/69/25/MAL

   A southern extension to Asheldham Quarry for the extraction, processing, sale and distribution of sand and gravel with subsequent restoration using inert materials

   Asheldham Quarry, Tillingham Road, Asheldham, Southminster, CM0 7DZ

   Received 29 Aug 2025
9. Application WithdrawnCC/UTT/99/06

   Change of use to Library, including the installation of handrail, signage, hardstanding and new automatic doors to provide entrance, together with minor internal works

   15 Church Street (Temp Library),Saffron Walden,CB10 1JW

   Received 26 Jun 2006
10. Decision MadeESS/39/14/BTE/18/2

    Extraction of an estimated 2.5 million tonnes of sand and gravel together with the provision of an new access from Little Braxted Lane; and the installation/construction and operation of primary processing and ancillary facilities comprising washing and bagging plant, silt lagoons, weighbridge, site management office, mess room and maintenance workshop; with restoration to agriculture and water based nature conservation habitats

    Land at Colemans Farm, Colemans Farm, Little Braxted Lane, Rivenhall, Witham, CM8 3EX

    Received 29 Jul 2016
11. Decision MadeESS/29/09/COL

    Retrospective permission for the recycling of glass, coated roadstone chippings and scalpings, concrete and brick waste to produce secondary aggregates involving associated plant on land at Wivenhoe Quarry until 31 Dec 2012 or the cessation of landfill operations, whichever is the sooner

    Wivenhoe Quarry,Alresford Road,Wivenhoe,Colchester,CO7 9JY

    Received 11 May 2009
12. Decision MadeCC/COL/101/06/SPO

    Construction of a 660 space Park and Ride car park and transport interchange with assicuated access road and siting of a bus terminal building

    Land north east side of A1124 Halstead Road,Eight Ash Green,Colchester,CO6 3QB

    Received 6 Oct 2006
13. Application WithdrawnCC/HLW/02/03

    Relocation of existing staff car park for 20 cars to new parking area with turning circle for small goods deliveries & associated landscaping

    Little Parndon Respite Care Unit (Little Parndon Primary School),Park Mead,Harlow,CM20 1PU

    Received 6 Jan 2003
14. Decision MadeESS/13/05/COL

    Continued of use of land for recycling of concrete & brickwaste, coated roadstone and soils, without compliance with condition 2 (time limit) of planning permission ESS/50/98/COL (previously varied by planning permission ESS/05/00/COL), to extend the period of use of land for recycling until 30 April 2007, or the cessation of landfill operations, whichever is the sooner.

    Wivenhoe Quarry,Alresford Road,Wivenhoe,Colchester,CO7 9JY

    Received 18 Mar 2005
15. Decision MadeCC/EPF/24/00

    Provision of a single storey relocatable classbase with toilet

    High Ongar Primary School,The Street,High Ongar,Ongar,CM5 9NB

    Received 17 Apr 2000
16. Decision MadeCC/BTE/121/03/LB

    Proposed demolition and rebuild of existing boundary wall, rebuild and realignment of existing vehicle access complete with entrance gates and repair to roof over existing entrance

    St Giles C E Primary School,Church Street,Gt Maplestead,Halstead,CO9 2RG

    Received 3 Sept 2003
17. Application WithdrawnESS/59/96/COL

    Reception, shredding, composting & grading of green waste

    Stanway Pit,Colchester Quarry (Stanway Hall),Warren Lane,Stanway,Colchester,CO3 0NN

    Received 22 Jul 1996
18. Decision MadeCC/TEN/32/03

    Proposed resurfacing & extension of existing playground

    Hamford County Primary School,Elm Tree Avenue,Walton on the Naze,CO14 8TE

    Received 28 Mar 2003
19. Application WithdrawnCC/HLW/25/12

    Removal of existing Crittall steel curtain walling and windows to the existing school hall and replacement with aluminium powder coated curtain walling, double glazed windows and Trespa infill panels. Installation of a new external fire exit door

    Tanys Dell Primary School, Tanys Dell, Harlow, CM202LS

    Received 30 May 2012
20. Decision MadeESS/11/12/BAS/SO

    Change of use to a metal and waste recycling facility

    Benfleet Scrap Company Ltd., Caxton House, Harvey Road, basildon, SS13 1QJ

    Received 14 Jan 2012
21. Application WithdrawnESS/52/03/BTE

    Construction of noise attenuation bund using naturally arising soils, sands & clay from engineering works associated with A12 improvements.

    Land Adjacent to A12,Little Braxted Lane,Witham

    Received 31 Jul 2003
22. Decision MadeESS/61/12/TEN

    Retrospective application for Continuation of retention of use of the existing plant and ancillary buildings and silt management area, the construction of a new access and the winning and working of minerals with progressive infilling on part, with restoration to agriculture and nature conservation (Permitted by ESS/47/94/TEN as varied by Planning Permission ESS/28/03/TEN) without complying with Condition 1 (application details) and Condition 36 (Retention of Soils) attached to planning Permission ESS/28/03/TEN to allow for the sale and exportation of overburden material which was due to be used within the restoration of the site.

    Brightlingsea Quarry, Moverons Lane, Brightlingsea, Colchester, CO7 0SB

    Received 21 Nov 2011
23. Decision MadeCC/EPF/95/98

    Continued use of, and extension to existing Demountable to Provide Staff Room.

    High Beech C of E Primary School,Mott Street,Loughton,IG10 4AP

    Received 29 Jul 1998
24. Decision MadeCC/BAS/62/15/3/1

    Proposed construction of a detached single storey building consisting of 3 additional classroom bases with ancillary facilities and proposed new all-weather pitch at Abacus Primary School, Tresco Way, Wickford, SS129GJ

    Abacus Primary School, Tresco Way, Wickford, SS129GJ

    Received 17 Jan 2017

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