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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6,830 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 MadeESX/10/93/TEN

    Borrow pit

    Green Lane Farm,Colchester Road,Weeley,Clacton-on-Sea,CO16 9AD

    Received 6 Apr 1993
  2. Decision MadeESS/33/12/CPT/SPO

    Importation of 200,000m3 inert waste (recovered soils) to aid flood prevention, improve the landscape and ecological biodiversity and increase the playability and safety of the golf course and driving range.

    Island Golf, Castle Point Golf Club, Somnes Avenue, Canvey Island, SS8 9FG

    Received 31 May 2012
  3. Decision MadeCC/EPF/44/10

    The provision of a temporary single modular building with toilet facilities until 31 August 2013

    The White Bridge Infant School,Greensted Road,Loughton,IG10 3DR

    Received 17 Mar 2010
  4. Decision MadeCC/TEN/62/05

    Redesign & extension of existing buildings for educational purposes to provide for a new brick technology department/workshop, a new hairdressing, health & beauty department & a new automobile engineering department/workshop

    Colbayns High School,Pathfields Road,Clacton on Sea,CO15 3JL

    Received 13 May 2005
  5. Decision MadeCC/BAS/33/20

    The construction of an early years centre for 56 children, including outdoor play space, landscaping, cycle storage, staff parking and associated infrastructure

    Dunton Fields Early Years Centre, Land off Warwick Crescent, Laindon, Basildon, SS15 6LW

    Received 13 Mar 2020
  6. Decision MadeCC/CHL/85/21/26/01

    Details pursuant to partial discharge of condition 26 (Landscape and Ecological Management Plan - for Section 1A) of CC/CHL/85/21. CC/CHL/85/21 was for “Chelmsford North East Bypass (CNEB): A single carriageway road between Roundabout 4 of the Beaulieu Park Radial Distributor Road (RDR1) and a new roundabout on the A131 at Chatham Green plus dualling of the existing A131 between Chatham Green and Deres Bridge roundabout. With one intermediate roundabout, 3 road overbridges and 1 pedestrian/cycle/horse overbridge. Together with other associated works and landscaping.”

    Land North Of Generals Lane Roundabout, Generals Lane, Boreham. Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 3HJ.

    Received 25 Jul 2025
  7. Decision MadeCC/BAS/120/98

    Proposed metal security fence & gates across front entrance of school 2.4 metres high

    Fairview School,Fairview Road,Basildon,SS141PW

    Received 19 Oct 1998
  8. Decision MadeCC/BAS/62/23

    The retention of a classbase for a temporary period without compliance with Condition 3 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/BAS/17/16

    The Willows Primary School, Church Road, Basildon, Essex, SS14 2EX

    Received 6 Jul 2023
  9. Decision MadeCC/BRW/76/01

    Proposed coach turning circle & associated parking arrangements

    Brentwood County High School,Shenfield Common,Brentwood,CM14 4JF

    Received 13 Jun 2001
  10. Decision MadeESS/148/20/CHL/41/01

    Details pursuant to condition 41 (Noise Management Plan) of ESS/148/20/CHL. ESS/148/20/CHL is a variation permission of the following development “Winning and working of sand and gravel.”

    Bulls Lodge Quarry (Boreham Airfield), Generals Lane, Boreham, Chelmsford, CM3 3HR

    Received 7 Aug 2024
  11. Decision MadeCC/CHL/127/22/8/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 8 – Sound levels from external plant, machinery and equipment proposed as part of planning application ref: CC/CHL/127/22 (New two form entry primary school with associated playing fields, hard play areas, parking and landscaping)

    Land off Remembrance Avenue, Beaulieu, Chelmsford, Essex

    Received 14 May 2024
  12. Decision MadeESS/47/10/ROC/33/8

    Annual noise monitoring submission pursuant to Condition 27 of ESS/51/08/ROC and Condition 33 of ESS/47/10/ROC

    Barling Marsh Quarry & Landfill, Mucking Hall Road, Barling Magna, SS3 0NR

    Received 17 Aug 2020
  13. Decision MadeMAL/20/90

    Sand & gravel extraction from proposed Borrow pit for use in construction of Maldon Bypass

    Lodge Farm,Old London Road,Woodham Walter,Maldon,CM9 6SE

    Received 17 Jan 1990
  14. Decision MadeCC/CHL/85/21/05/03

    Details pursuant to condition 5 (Dust Management Plan for the Silt Lagoon Works) of CC/CHL/85/21. CC/CHL/85/21 was for “Chelmsford North East Bypass (CNEB): A single carriageway road between Roundabout 4 of the Beaulieu Park Radial Distributor Road (RDR1) and a new roundabout on the A131 at Chatham Green plus dualling of the existing A131 between Chatham Green and Deres Bridge roundabout. With one intermediate roundabout, 3 road overbridges and 1 pedestrian/cycle/horse overbridge. Together with other associated works and landscaping.

    Land between Beaulieu Park (north of Generals Lane), Boreham Parish, and Deres Bridge Roundabout on A131, Great & Little Leighs Parish, to the north east of Chelmsford.

    Received 4 Apr 2024
  15. Decision MadeCC/BAS/80/08

    The installation of three roof ventilator terminals and replacement of fixed glazing with glazed opening lights to some existing windows

    Hilltop County Infants & Junior School,Hill Avenue,Wickford,SS11 8LT

    Received 18 Jul 2008
  16. Decision MadeESS/68/20/MAL/LA1

    Detail pursuant to Schedule 1.3 of the Legal Agreement dated 27th April 2005 (originally attached to permission ref ESS/35/14/MAL) associated with ESS/68/20/MAL (Continuation of the construction of an agricultural reservoir by the extraction and removal from the site of sand, gravel and surplus soils, without compliance with Conditions 3 (cessation and restoration by 20th May 2020), 4 (removal of plant and machinery by 20th May 2020) and 39 (removal of Wash Lane crossing and reinstatement of hedgerow by 20th May 2020) attached to planning permission ref ESS/38/18/MAL, to allow additional time for completion and restoration of the development)

    Cobbs Farm, Maldon Road, Goldhanger, Maldon, Essex, CM9 8BQ

    Received 24 Nov 2021
  17. Decision MadeTEN/945/89

    Retain Concrete Plant

    Martell's Quarry,Ardleigh,Colchester,CO7 7SP

    Received 5 Jun 1989
  18. Decision MadeESS/22/24/COL

    The continuation of infilling of subsoils at Tiptree Quarry for the primary purpose of finalising restoration at Tiptree Quarry

    Inworth Grange Farm Pit, Grange Road, Tiptree, CO5 0QQ

    Received 18 Mar 2024
  19. Decision MadeESS/02/18/ROC/NMA3

    Non-material amendment to permission ref ESS/02/18/ROC to allow for a revised lagoon and island layout in Cells 4 and 5.

    Office Building, Creeksea Ferry Road Wallasea Island, Essex SS4 2HD

    Received 13 May 2022
  20. Decision MadeCC/BAS/22/01

    Construction of a new double re-loctable classbase with toilets as temporary accommodation

    Wickford Oakfield Primary School, Scott Drive, Wickford,SS12 9PW

    Received 19 Feb 2001
  21. Decision MadeESS/24/01/COL

    Temporary installation of landfill gas flare for gas migration control system with landscaped bunding

    Bellhouse & Abbotstone Landfill Site,Warren Lane,Stanway,Colchester,CO3 0NN

    Received 6 Jun 2001
  22. Decision MadeESS/02/18/ROC/10/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 10 – Dismantling of infrastructure during the bird overwintering period – 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, SS4 2HD

    Received 16 Jan 2019
  23. Decision MadeCC/BTE/93/00

    Single storey extension, comprising reception class, 9 classbases, second hall & ancillary acc. with external works temp staff car parking

    Lyons Hall School,Deerleap Way,Braintree,CM7 9DH

    Received 17 Oct 2000
  24. Decision MadeESS/10/00/BTE

    Importation of inert waste for recycling for sale and site restoration

    Coggeshall Quarry,Scripps Farm,Coggeshall,Colchester

    Received 8 Mar 2000

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