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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6,830 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn.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: 19 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/COL/39/25

    Installation of air source heating plant and solar pv, new roof finish and replacement windows and doors

    Tiptree Library, Rectory Road, Tiptree, Essex, CO5 0SX

    Received 15 May 2025
  2. Decision MadeCC/CPT/103/01

    Construction of a multi-purpose hall/performance area, including toilets, changing areas, kitchen/meeting room, plant room and storage spaces

    Winter Gardens Junior & Infant Schools,Hilton Road,Canvey,SS8 9QA

    Received 11 Jul 2001
  3. Decision MadeESS/21/12/CHL/13/01

    The winning and working of sand and gravel and associated dry screen processing plant, temporary storage of minerals and soils and associated infrastructure. In addition backfilling of the void with soils and overburden arising from the development of mixed uses (Ref. 09/01314/EIA) on land adjacent to the mineral working

    Land to the South of Park Farm, Springfield, Chelmsford, Essex

    Received 22 Jun 2015
  4. Decision MadeCC/COL/34/14/7/1

    Construction of two storey two form entry Primary School and single storey Early Years Centre with associated hard and soft play space, vehicular accesses, parking and pick up/drop off areas, hard and soft landscaping, drainage, lighting and fencing.

    Land North of Apprentice Drive, New Braiswick Park, Colchester, Essex

    Received 16 Jun 2015
  5. Decision MadeESS/08/14/BAS

    Change of use from B8 (Storage and Distribution) to a waste transfer (Health Care Waste), storage and associated offices.

    Fulmar Way, Wickford Business Park, Wickford, SS11 8YW

    Received 3 Feb 2014
  6. Decision MadeCC/COL/52/14/1/1

    Construction of a two-storey, two-form entry Primary School with associated hard and soft play space, vehicle access and parking, hard and soft landscaping, drainage, lighting and fencing

    Former Severalls Hospital Site, Northern Approach Road (Phase 3), Colchester, Essex, CO4 5HG

    Received 3 Jun 2015
  7. Decision MadeESS/44/14/ROC/4/2

    Continuation of the importation of waste to develop a coastal nature reserve without compliance with conditions 2 (compliance with submitted details); 39 (cessation of operations and restoration by 31 December 2019); and 40 (removal of construction infrastructure) attached to planning permission ref ESS/54/08/ROC to allow the importation of suitable natural material and to require cessation of site operations and restoration by 31 December 2025, together with the inclusion of previously agreed non-material amendments to permission ref ESS/54/08/ROC.

    Wallasea Island, Creeksea Ferry Road, SS4 2HD

    Received 16 Mar 2015
  8. Decision MadeESS/02/18/ROC/20/5

    ‘Details pursuant to Condition 20 – Year 4 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 18 Mar 2022
  9. Application WithdrawnESS/35/98/ROC

    CHERRY ORCHARD - Revision of working & restoration scheme to enable continuation of brickearth extraction & variation of Cond 7,9,21,22, 35 & 36 of IDO/ROC/7/92A

    Cherry Orchard,Pelhams Farm,Cherry Orchard Lane,Rochford

    Received 6 May 1998
  10. Decision MadeESS/31/13/CHL/SO

    Continuation of use as a waste transfer station without compliance with condition 2 (Compliance with Submitted Details), 16 (Landscape Scheme), 21 (Access Provisions) and 29 (Office and Substation Building Design) attached to planning permission reference ESS/65/12/CHL to allow the removal of the north-west staff and visitor access; removal of the substation; reorganisation of the parking area; repositioning of the vehicular and pedestrian access gates and weighbridge kiosk, and repositioning and altered design of the staff office building.

    Land to the west of Winsford Way, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 5AA

    Received 10 May 2013
  11. Decision MadeESS/30/17/CHL

    IMPROVEMENTS TO THE EXISTING SITE RECEPTION AREA

    Sandon Quarry, Molrams Lane, Sandon, Essex

    Received 23 May 2017
  12. Application WithdrawnCC/BAS/70/03

    Additional area of hard surfaced children's playground with access footpath

    Noak Bridge Primary School,Coppice Lane,Basildon,SS154JS

    Received 6 Jun 2003
  13. Decision MadeCC/COL/71/21/12/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 12 – Fixed Plant Noise - CC/COL/71/21: Demolition of existing temporary relocatable classrooms and construction of a new single storey building comprising canopy, four classrooms, special needs room (SEN), toilets, plant, and storage and the provision of associated works including extension of hard play area and relocation of existing timber shelter, together with temporary positioning of one new relocatable classroom whilst construction work is undertaken.

    Copford Primary School, School Road Copford, Essex, CO6 1BX

    Received 1 Feb 2023
  14. Decision MadeESS/48/12/ROC/SO

    Waste transfer building (circa 40,000 tonnes throughout)

    Barling Marsh Quarry and Landfill Site, Muckinghall Road, Barling Magna, Rochford, SS3 0NR

    Received 18 Jul 2012
  15. Decision MadeCC/COL/07/03/LB

    Replacement windows to Infant Hall and Nursery

    Colchester North County Primary School,John Harper Street,Colchester

    Received 23 Jan 2003
  16. Decision MadeCC/CHL/98/10

    The erection of a temporary classbase measuring 30.3 metres x 8.5 metres x 3.2 metres comprising of four classrooms and storage cupboards for a temporary period until September 2012.

    Hylands School,Hatfield Grove,Chelmsford,CM1 3DF

    Received 16 Sept 2010
  17. Decision MadeESS/15/14/MAL/SO

    Change of Use from Builders Yard (Sui Generis) to Non-Ferrous Metal Storage and Transfer Facility (Sui Generis)

    The Causeway, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4LJ

    Received 27 Mar 2014
  18. Decision MadeESX/18/92/CHL

    Relocate Weighbridge & office

    Bulls Lodge Quarry,Bulls Lodge Quarry,Generals Lane,Boreham,Chelmsford,CM3 3HR

    Received 15 Apr 1992
  19. Decision MadeESS/40/17/CHL

    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 7 Aug 2017
  20. Decision MadeCC/TEN/03/98

    Cont use of 3 no. RL4T relocatable classroom units

    Frobisher Primary & Nursery School,Frobisher Drive,Jaywick,Clacton on Sea,CO15 2QH

    Received 19 Jan 1998
  21. Decision MadeCC/BTE/42/11

    The continued use of a classroom for a temporary period until 31 August 2016 without compliance with Condition 2 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/BTE/47/08

    St Margarets CE Primary School,Church Lane,Toppesfield,Halstead,CO9 4DS

    Received 20 Jun 2011
  22. Decision MadeCC/CPT/64/15/7/1

    Demolition of the former Montgomerie Infants School building and the erection of a new Special Needs School with associated car and cycling parking, landscaping and infrastructure at the Land adjacent to Glenwood Special School, Rushbottom Lane, Thundersley, Benfleet, SS7 4LW

    Land adjacent to Glenwood Special School, Rushbottom Lane, Thundersley, Benfleet, SS7 4LW

    Received 15 Mar 2016
  23. Decision MadeCC/EPF/94/08

    The installation of a single relocatable classroom with toilets until 30 September 2013

    Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School,Lower Queens Road,Buckhurst Hill,IG9 6DS

    Received 6 Aug 2008
  24. Decision MadeESS/28/23/TEN/NMA03

    Non-material amendment to Conditions 2 and 21 attached to permission ref ESS/28/23/TEN to allow the installation and use of a transformer and switch room unit

    Land to the south of Colchester Main Road, Nr Wivenhoe, Alresford, Essex, CO7 8DB

    Received 2 Feb 2026

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