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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6,830 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/BTE/17/18/5/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 5 – Footpath Surface - CC/BTE/17/18: Creation of a flood storage area, earth bund up to 1.9m in height, weir and inlet channel, temporary construction access from Wentworth Crescent, and associated minor works

    The area of public open space directly west of Williams Drive and directly north of Rana Drive, Braintree, Essex

    Received 15 Jan 2019
  2. Decision MadeESS/57/17/TEN/SO

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Use for the installation and operation of a ground mounted solar array, switch-gear housing units, underground cabling and fencing

    Jaywick Water Recycling Centre, Off Jaywick Lane

    Received 10 Nov 2017
  3. Out for ConsultationCC/TEN/66/24/28/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 28 - Written scheme and programme of historic building recording attached to planning permission CC/TEN/66/24 (Demolition of the existing library building. The construction of a part 3-storey/part 2-storey building to provide a public library and Registration Services, Adult Community Learning (ACL) facility and space for key partners together with space for staff facilities and flexible meeting rooms and associated access, landscaping, servicing and utilities.

    Clacton Library 96 Station Road Clacton On Sea Essex CO15 1SF

    Received 17 Sept 2026
  4. Decision MadeCC/HLW/46/10

    Extensions to sports hall and main building to form new gym and dining hall

    Burnt Mill Comprehensive School,First Avenue,Harlow,CM20 2NR

    Received 12 Mar 2010
  5. Decision MadeESS/16/20/UTT

    Continuation of the winning and working of sand and gravel, erection of a concrete plant, workshop and ancillary buildings, and the importation and treatment of inert material to produce secondary aggregate and reclamation material for progressive restoration to landscaped farmland originally permitted by planning permission ref. ESS/20/18/UTT without compliance with Conditions 4, 67 and 69 (Hours of operation) to allow heavy goods vehicles to travel off site between the hours 0600 and 0700 Monday to Saturday.

    Highwood Quarry, Stortford Road, Great Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1SL

    Received 17 Feb 2020
  6. Decision MadeCC/EPF/42/14/9/1

    Erection of a two storey extension to provide three classrooms and ancillary space; cycle/scooter parking; and amendments to the levels of the south-western playground

    Staples Road Primary School, Staples Road, Loughton, IG101HR

    Received 3 Dec 2014
  7. Decision MadeESS/19/17/BTE/28/4

    Details pursuant to Condition 28 (Noise Monitoring) 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, Dunmow Road, Braintree, Essex, Rayne

    Received 16 Aug 2022
  8. Decision MadeCC/CHL/91/03

    Proposed installation of a single temporary relocatable classroom until September 2005

    Barnes Farm Infant School, Henniker Gate, Chelmsford,Barnes Farm Infant & Junior Schools,Henniker Gate,Chelmer Village,Chelmsford,CM2 6QH

    Received 21 Jul 2003
  9. Decision MadeESS/98/21/BTE/9/1

    Details pursuant to Conditions 7 (CEMP); 9 (Tree Protection Plan) and 34 (Dust Management Plan) of Planning permission ESS/98/21/BTE that was for the continuation of mineral extraction; rephasing of the working and restoration programme and the establishment of an inert materials recycling facility on land at Colemans Farm Quarry, Little Braxted Lane, Rivenhall End, Witham, CM8 3EX.

    Colemans Farm, Little Braxted Lane, Rivenhall End, Witham, Essex, CM8 3EX

    Received 12 May 2025
  10. Decision MadeCC/COL/47/24/6/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 6 - Construction Environmental Management Plan of planning application CC/COL/47/24 (The demolition of 7no. existing buildings including staff amenity building (D1), storage building for wet activity equipment (D2), open fronted timber shelter (D3), single storey storage shed (D4), timber shed (D5), existing go-kart store (D6) and storage building (D7). The erection of 3no. new buildings comprising a staff amenity building (N1), general storage building (N2) and go-kart store (N3)

    East Mersea Youth Camp, Rewsalls Lane, East Mersea, Essex, CO5 8SX

    Received 30 Jun 2025
  11. Decision MadeESS/09/14/ROC/1/1

    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.

    Land at Wallasea Island, Rochford, SS4 2HD

    Received 16 May 2014
  12. Decision MadeESS/65/06/UTT/26/1

    Picture framing and recharge trench

    Highwood Quarry, Stortford Road, Little Easton, Near Great Dunmow, Essex

    Received 12 Dec 2011
  13. Decision MadeCC/CHL/89/08

    Erection of single storey extension to CDT room to form new saw room and equipment store

    The William de Ferrers School,Trinity Square,South Woodham Ferrers,Chelmsford,CM3 5JU

    Received 29 Jul 2008
  14. Decision MadeCC/TEN/31/07

    Remodelling of the existing car park, footpaths, lighting, trees and planting including installing additional bicycle parking

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

    Received 2 Mar 2007
  15. Decision MadeESS/13/13/MAL

    The installation of acoustic barrier fencing

    Green Recycling Ltd, Quayside Industrial Estate, Maldon, CM9 5FA

    Received 15 Mar 2013
  16. Decision MadeESS/14/18/TEN/4/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 4 (Landscaping) of planning permission ESS/14/18/TEN that was for “Proposed retention of water management pipeline”

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

    Received 23 Oct 2018
  17. Appeal DecidedESS/32/13/CHL

    Erection and use of a concrete batching plant and ancillary water and aggregate recovery and recycling facilities

    Former Goods Yard, Brook Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1SU

    Received 25 Jun 2013
  18. Decision MadeESS/14/14/HLW

    Change of use of land from general industrial/storage to use of the site as a waste transfer station (Retrospective)

    North Place, Edinburgh Way, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2SL

    Received 12 Dec 2013
  19. Decision MadeCC/BTE/02/21/8/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 8 – Surface water drainage maintenance arrangements for planning application ref: CC/BTE/02/21 (two-storey SEND building for Southview School and two-storey building for New Rickstones Academy)

    Land forming part of New Rickstones Academy, Conrad Road, Rivenhall, CM8 2SD

    Received 13 Jul 2022
  20. Decision MadeESS/59/11/BAS

    Temporary use of an existing hardstanding area as a waste transfer station for bulking up kitchen and green waste for export from the site for treatment (part retrospective)

    Veolia E S Uk Ltd, Pitsea Hall Lane, Pitsea, Basildon, SS164UH

    Received 22 Nov 2011
  21. Decision MadeESS/37/18/CPT/SO

    Change of use from car sales/repair centre to end-of-life vehicle recycling centre

    6 Armstrong Road, Benfleet, SS7 4PW

    Received 9 Nov 2018
  22. Decision MadeESS/17/20/UTT/9/02

    Details pursuant to condition 9 (Noise monitoring results for August 2021) of Planning permission ESS/17/20/UTT. ESS/17/20/UTT was a variation to “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” originally permitted under ESS/45/15/UTT

    Highwood Quarry, Stortford Road, Great Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1SL

    Received 2 Aug 2022
  23. Application WithdrawnESS/60/03/UTT/R

    Review of Minerals Planning Permission

    Crumps Farm,Stortford Rd,Little Canfield,Great Dunmow,CM6 1SR

    Received 16 Sept 2003
  24. Decision MadeCHL/14/84

    Ext S G.Fill with waste

    Sandon Pit,Sandon Quarry,Southend Road,Chelmsford,CM2 7TE

    Received 5 Jan 1984

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