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6,830 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

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  1. Decision MadeESS/19/17/BTE/10/1

    Details pursuant to Conditions 10 (Ecological Interest); 11 (Bird Nesting) and 22 (Time limits before further Ecological Surveys) 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

    Rayne Quarry, Dunmow Road, Braintree, Essex, Rayne

    Received 11 Apr 2022
  2. Decision MadeCC/BAS/54/11

    Single storey extension providing link between existing infant and junior school buildings together with four external glazed canopies over entrance/exit doors and associated internal alterations

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

    Received 28 Jul 2011
  3. Decision MadeESS/63/04/TEN

    Continued use of silt ponds without complying with condition 5 (time limit) of planning permission TEN/334/89

    Martins & Wellwick Fms,St Osyth,Clacton-on-Sea,CO16 8HN

    Received 21 Dec 2004
  4. Decision MadeCC/TEN/08/11

    Replacement of existing timber framed windows to original school building with new double glazed timber windows and replacement of existing timber framed doors with new double glazed framed and panelled doors

    Kirby Primary School,Halstead Road,Kirby Cross,Frinton on Sea,CO13 0LW

    Received 10 Jan 2011
  5. Decision MadeCC/BTE/54/16/8/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 8 – Details of Lighting – CC/BTE/54/16 (The change of use of Evegate and 3 Thistley Green Road from Use Class C3 (Dwelling houses) to Use Class C2 (Residential Institutions) to provide 8no 1 bedroom flats for adults with learning difficulties. The construction of single storey extensions to both Evegate and 3 Thistley Green Road to provide communal areas. The conversion of the garage to 3 Thistley Green Road to provide ancillary staff offices. The demolition of the existing coach house to Evegate and replacement new build to provide 2no 1 bedroom bungalows for adults with learning difficulties. New access drive (with closure of existing drive to Evegate) and parking to serve development. New boundary fences).

    Evegate & 3 Thistley Green Road, Braintree, CM7 9SE

    Received 22 May 2018
  6. Decision MadeESS/07/96/CHL

    Vary#5 445/91 Extend hours RMC Plant

    Roxwell Quarry,Roxwell Landfill,Chignal St James,Chelmsford,CM1 4TZ

    Received 25 Jan 1996
  7. Decision MadeESS/48/24/TEN/25/01

    Details pursuant to Condition 25 – Groundwater monitoring for planning application ref: ESS/48/24/TEN (Construction of a borrow pit, as an extension to Elmstead Hall Reservoir)

    Elmstead Hall, Tye Road, Elmstead, Colchester, Essex

    Received 26 Jan 2026
  8. Decision MadeESS/16/20/UTT/57/05

    Details pursuant to condition 57 (Annual Aftercare report for Autumn 2023/Autumn 2024) of ESS/16/20/UTT. ESS/16/20/UTT is the extant permission for the original development permitted by ESS/65/06/UTT which was for “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”

    Highwoods Quarry, Stortford Road, Dunmow CM6 1SL

    Received 5 Apr 2024
  9. Decision MadeCC/TEN/46/05

    The erection of external ramping to the front entrance, and the installation of a passenger lift, to enable wheeled access to the Tendring Adult Community College

    Harwich Centre and County Primary School,Main Road,Dovercourt,Harwich,CO12 4AJ

    Received 26 Apr 2005
  10. Decision MadeCC/BTE/44/02

    Proposed courtyard infill to form new Special Needs area and designated library & resource area for K.S. children

    Feering CE Primary School,Coggeshall Road,Colchester,CO5 9QB

    Received 5 Mar 2002
  11. Decision MadeESS/66/22/UTT/NMA1

    Non material amendment to planning permission ref: ESS/66/22/UTT (Importation of soils to allow for the re-capping and reprofiling of restored landfill; and installation of a ground-mounted solar array), to allow amended root protection zone, tree removal and phasing of tree protective fencing

    Ugley Landfill Site, Cambridge Road, CM22 6HT

    Received 15 Aug 2025
  12. Decision MadeESS/13/11/COL/14/1

    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 25 Feb 2013
  13. Decision MadeCC/CHL/80/11

    The continued use of the two temporary class bases for a period until 31 August 2017 without compliance with condition 2 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/CHL/166/07.

    Highwood Primary School, Loves Green, Highwood, Chelmsford, CM1 3QH

    Received 29 Nov 2011
  14. Decision MadeCC/CHL/71/15/4/1

    Construction of a single storey extension to provide 2no. new classbases and associated ancillary facilities. The provision of 2 additional car parking spaces within the school site

    Little Waltham C Of E Primary School, The Street, Little Waltham, Chelmsford, CM3 3NY

    Received 5 Dec 2016
  15. Decision MadeCC/CPT/93/09

    Single storey extension within former school kitchen area to provide dedicated entrance, drop-in area, family room/training room, consultation room, toilet facilities & office for use as a Children’s Centre & associated access ramp & new pedestrian path

    Thundersley Infant School,Dark Lane,Thundersley,Benfleet,SS7 3PT

    Received 9 Nov 2009
  16. Decision MadeESS/72/23/MAL/6/5

    Details pursuant to Condition 6 (Transport Monitoring Programme) of planning permission ESS/86/20/MAL that was for the “Continued importation of packaged Intermediate Level Waste (ILW) without compliance with condition 02 (Initial Cessation Date) of planning permission ESS/14/16/MAL that was for the importation of packaged ILW from Magnox sites Sizewell "A" and Dungeness "A" to Bradwell Power Station and the interim storage within the existing Interim Storage Facility (ISF) to allow importation until 31st December 2023, which is the end date controlled by condition 05 (Secondary Cessation Date & ILW Limit) of planning permission ESS/72/23/MAL”

    Land at Bradwell Power Station, Bradwell on Sea, Southminster, Essex, CM0 7HQ

    Received 2 Oct 2025
  17. Decision MadeCC/BAS/22/20

    Proposed replacement of existing windows

    Willowbrook Family Centre, Church Road, Basildon, SS14 2EX

    Received 19 Feb 2020
  18. Decision MadeEPR/265/55

    Extraction Sand & Gravel Appeal

    Broxbourne Airfield,Nursery Road,Broxbourne,EN9 2JE

    Received 28 Mar 1957
  19. Decision MadeCC/BRW/20/01

    Access alteration to improve coach parking facility

    Anglo European High School,Willow Green,Ingatestone,CM4 0DJ

    Received 14 Feb 2001
  20. Application WithdrawnCC/CPT/128/02

    A Relocatable Classbase with Toilets

    Glenwood School,Rushbottom Lane,New Thundersley,Benfleet,SS7 4LW

    Received 8 Aug 2002
  21. Considering Consultation Responses/Report being PreparedESS/12/20/BTE/36/01

    Details pursuant to condition 36 (Landscape Ecological Management Plan) of ESS/12/20/BTE. ESS/12/20/BTE was for “Extraction of 6.5 million tonnes of sand and gravel (from Site A7 as identified in the Essex Minerals Local Plan 2014) including the retention of the existing access onto the A120, the processing plant (including sand and gravel washing plant), office and weighbridge, ready mix concrete plant, bagging unit, DSM plant, water and silt management systems. In addition, extension of the internal haul road into Site A7 and access for private and support vehicles to the Site A7 contractors' compound via Woodhouse Lane and Cuthedge Lane. Restoration of Site A7 to agriculture and biodiversity (species rich grassland and wetland).”

    Bradwell Quarry, Church Road, Bradwell, Essex, CM77 8EP

    Received 21 Jul 2026
  22. Decision MadeCC/EPF/66/07

    Reconstruction of a single storey linkway to the rear of the school

    Wells Park School & Training Centre,School Lane,Chigwell,IG7 6NN

    Received 1 Jun 2007
  23. Decision MadeCC/EPF/51/16/6/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 6 – External materials CC/EPF/51/16 (Proposed construction of a new two storey detached educational block (c.918sq.m) to accommodate six classrooms, a library and ancillary facilities on the site of the existing school at Roding Valley High School, Alderton Hill, Loughton, IG10 3JA.)

    Roding Valley High School, Alderton Hill, Loughton, IG10 3JA

    Received 24 Nov 2017
  24. Decision MadeESS/77/20/CHL/27/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 27 - Hydrogeological Impact Assessment for planning application ref: ESS/77/20/CHL (Sand and gravel quarry and associated works/development)

    Land south of A1060 (Salt’s Green), Chalk End, Roxwell, Chelmsford, CM1 4NJ

    Received 21 May 2024

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