England · County council

Essex County Council
Planning applications.

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6,830 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

Explore published planning boundaries and follow their source records for designation details. Coverage varies: an empty map does not mean there are no restrictions. Check the council’s current maps and documents before relying on a boundary.

Conservation areasNo boundary records available in this collection
Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection

A boundary map is not available for this authority yet. Use council conservation-area and Article 4 guidance above where linked.

Download Article 4 coverage for all authorities (CSV)

Sources: Planning Data conservation areas and Article 4 direction areas. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

More application records

  1. Decision MadeESS/49/22/UTT/LA1/4

    Annual topographical survey pursuant to Schedule 1 of legal agreement associated with planning application ESS/49/22/UTT (Excavation of minerals; use of land for skip hire, waste recycling, waste transfer and composting; and restoration of land with the deposit of inert waste)

    Widdington Pit, Hollow Road, Widdington, Essex, CB11 3SL

    Received 24 Jun 2026
  2. Decision MadeESS/50/09/11/1

    Continuation of use as an agricultural reservoir without compliance with condition number 2 (plan details, shape of reservoir) attached to planning permission ESS/13/07/TEN to allow completion and extension of the agricultural reservoir

    Lodge Farm,Lodge Farm Lane,St Osyth,Clacton-0n-Sea,CO16 8SA

    Received 14 Mar 2011
  3. Decision MadeCC/TEN/135/98

    Continued use of 2 RL4T Relocatable Classroom Units

    Burrsville Infant School,Craigfield Avenue,Clacton on Sea,CO15 4HR

    Received 17 Nov 1998
  4. Decision MadeESS/31/12/BAS

    installation of a replacement 2.4 metre (in part 2.1 metre) high steel palisade fence.

    Recycling Centre for Household Waste, Pitsea Hall Lane, off Wat Tyler Way, Pitsea, Basildon, Essex, SS16 4UH

    Received 26 Apr 2012
  5. Decision MadeCC/HLW/13/01

    Extension of existing school to provide additional permanent classrooms & associated works, plus proposed re-sitting of existing relocatable classrooms for duration of building works

    Church Langley Primary School,Church Langley Way,Church Langley,Harlow,CM17 9TH

    Received 22 Jan 2001
  6. Application WithdrawnCC/TEN/43/05/CA

    Demolition of an existing building and construction of a 2 storey building for use as a Children’s Centre and after school club, with office and storage facilities

    St John Ambulance Building1 Victoria Road, Walton-on the Naze, Essex CO14 8BU,Walton-on-the-Naze,CO14 8BY

    Received 11 Apr 2005
  7. Decision MadeESS/80/20/TEN/42/4

    Details pursuant to condition 42 – Aftercare for ‘Keelars Farm South’ (Year 5) – ESS/80/20/TEN: Continuation of quarry restoration to part agriculture, part nature conservation and part open water, without compliance with conditions 1 (approved plans), 44 (landscape scheme), 49 (completion by 30th June 2020), 50 (restoration by 30th June 2020) and 53 (Construction Environment Management Plan) attached to planning permission ref ESS/43/19/TEN to allow for an extension of time to complete restoration and for the permanent retention of the access onto Alresford Road.

    Wivenhoe Quarry (Keelars Farm South), Alresford Road, Wivenhoe, Essex, CO7 9JU

    Received 25 Jun 2024
  8. Decision MadeESS/48/01/COL/R

    Review of Mineral Planning Permissions

    See ESS/11/00/col,Bellhouse & Abbotstone Landfill Site,Warren Lane,Stanway,Colchester,CO3 0NN

    Received 10 Oct 2001
  9. Decision MadeCC/CHL/91/08

    Erection of up to 5,400 sq m of new build special school accommodation (Use Class D1) and multi-use games area at St John Payne School, Partridge Avenue and the erection of shared indoor sports hall, providing up to 2,050 sq m of sports facilities The extension and remodelling of existing special school accommodation at Woodlands School, Partridge Avenue (Use Class D1) includng the demolition of 950 sq m of existing accommodation, the provision of an ancillary multi-purpose games area

    Existing Woodlands & Playing Field at St John Paynes,St John Payne RC Comprehensive School,Patching Hall Lane,Chelmsford,CM1 4BS

    Received 8 Aug 2008
  10. Decision MadeESS/21/18/UTT

    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 23 Jul 2018
  11. Decision MadeCC/CHL/30/23/SO

    EIA SCREENING OPINION: Proposed expansion of Chelmer Valley Park and Ride together with associated works including changes to the internal site configuration, provision of additional landscaping and an attenuation pond

    Chelmer Valley Park and Ride, Pratt's Farm Lane, Little Waltham, Chelmsford

    Received 5 Apr 2023
  12. Decision MadeESS/68/17/BAS

    Waste Transfer Station for food and green waste (part retrospective) utilising an existing building

    Pitsea Landfill Site, Pitsea Hall Lane, Pitsea, Basildon, SS16 4UH

    Received 18 Dec 2017
  13. Decision MadeESS/113/23/COL/14/1

    Details pursuant to Conditions 7 and 8 (Arboriculture); 10 (CEMP); 11 (Wildlife Lighting); 12 (BNG Plan); 13 (LEMP); 14 (Archaeology); 24 and 27 (Noise); 30 (Dust); 54 (Restoration); 56 (Landscaping); 57 (Agricultural Aftercare) and 58 (Amenity Aftercare) of planning permission ESS/113/23/COL that was for a western extension to Colchester Quarry at Land at Bellhouse Farm South

    Land at Bellhouse Farm South

    Received 30 Jan 2025
  14. Decision MadeCC/TEN/76/15/NMA2

    Replacement of proposed timber cladding with cement board. Retention of horizontal and vertical alignment of cladding with colour elements to the windows

    Ravens Academy, Nayland Drive, Clacton on Sea, Essex, CO16 8TZ

    Received 21 Feb 2017
  15. Decision MadeCC/UTT/32/11

    The continued use of a temporary classbase for a temporary period until 31 August 2016 without compliance with condition 2 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/UTT/107/06

    Great Easton C of E (Aided) Primary School,Snow Hill,Great Easton,Dunmow,CM6 2DR

    Received 25 May 2011
  16. Decision MadeESS/12/17/ROC

    The erection of buildings comprising one Reception Hide and one Viewing Hide for use by the general public; the development of a staff compound comprising one Office Building and one Meeting Room Building, Staff Parking Area; the erection of one Workshop and development of a new Hardstanding; and associated works.

    Wallasea Island Wild Coast Project, Creeksea Ferry Road, WALLASEA ISLAND, SS4 2HD

    Received 7 Feb 2017
  17. Decision MadeCC/EPF/42/13

    The continued use of a classbase for a temporary period until 31 August 2018 without complying with Condition 2 (time limit) attached to planning permission CC/EPF/114/08

    Waltham Holy Cross Infant School, Quendon Drive, Waltham Abbey, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1LG

    Received 14 Aug 2013
  18. Application WithdrawnCC/TEN/123/05

    Demolition of existing St Johns Ambulance building. Proposed new build children's centre with after school club and St Johns Ambulance office/storage.

    St John Ambulance Building1 Victoria Road, Walton-on the Naze, Essex CO14 8BU,Walton-on-the-Naze,CO14 8BY

    Received 6 Sept 2005
  19. Decision MadeCC/CHL/81/03

    Construction of 2 No. external lift shafts, plus associated stores

    St John Payne RC Comprehensive School,Patching Hall Lane,Chelmsford,CM1 4BS

    Received 16 Jun 2003
  20. Decision MadeCC/COL/141/02

    Proposed variation of condition 1 attached to approved application CC/COL/16/97 to allow the retention of five relocatable classrooms until 30 September 2007

    Greensted St Andrews Nursery & Infants School,Hickory Avenue,Greenstead,Colchester,CO4 3QJ

    Received 21 Aug 2002
  21. Application WithdrawnCC/CHL/77/03

    Extend the car park

    Writtle Infant & Junior School,Writtle Junior School,Margaretting Road,Writtle,Chelmsford,CM1 3HG

    Received 17 Jun 2003
  22. Resolution made/Awaiting Decision NoticeCC/CHL/58/00

    New underpass for vehicular & pedestrian access to Essex Show Ground

    Access to Essex Show Ground,Main Road,Great Leighs,Chelmsford

    Received 21 Jul 2000
  23. Decision MadeESS/69/24/CHL/SO

    SCREENING OPINION: Continuation of use as a Waste Transfer Station without compliance with Condition 10 (throughput) attached to planning permission reference ESS/16/22/CHL to increase waste throughput limit to 140,000 tonnes per annum.

    Waste Transfer Station, Winsford Way, Boreham, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 5PD

    Received 18 Dec 2024
  24. Decision MadeESS/07/16/BTE/50/1

    Details pursuant to condition 50 (water monitoring) of ESS/07/16/BTE which was for "Continuation of development permitted by ESS/24/14/BTE without compliance with conditions 2 (application details), 7 (timescales), 38 (sequence of restoration) and 59 (no importation of mineral for processing) to allow amended restoration levels, revised phasing and additional time to complete extraction and restoration until 2021, utilisation of overburden in restoration and processing of mineral both arising from the Integrated Waste Management Facility (if implemented). Planning permission ESS/24/14/BTE being for Extraction of an estimated reserve of 3 million tonnes of sand and gravel (from Sites A3 and A4 as identified Minerals Local Plan) and retention of existing access onto the A120, private haul road, sand and gravel processing plant, ready mixed concrete plant, bagging plant, dry silo mortar plant and water management system, internal haul roads and re-contouring of restoration levels of extraction areas (Sites R and A2) with restoration to a combination of agriculture, woodland, biodiversity, water lagoons and to levels appropriate to safeguard implementation of planning permission ESS/37/08/BTE (Integrated Waste Management Facility)"

    Bradwell Quarry, Church Road, Bradwell, CM77 8EP

    Received 14 Mar 2017

Records are ordered by application ID, not submission date. Use search to find a particular address or proposal.

View all applications

Researching a proposal in Essex County Council

Start with the address or application reference. Open a record to read the proposal, dates and available documents, then check the official register for the latest plans and consultation details. If nothing appears, check coverage before treating the result as a complete planning history.

How to search planning applications

Guides to planning records

All planning guides
  • Understanding planning · 13 min read

    Planning application documents: what to read first

    Understand planning application documents, officer reports and decision notices. Use a reading checklist, document table and worked example to inspect a case.

  • Understanding planning · 13 min read

    Planning permission drawings: how to read plans

    Read planning drawings, floor plans, elevations and sections. Use labelled diagrams, a drawing comparison table and revision checks to understand a proposal.

  • Property research · 13 min read

    Planning approval rates: how to read council statistics

    Understand planning approval rates with an interactive calculator, worked examples and comparison table. Check sample sizes, outcomes and coverage before comparing.

What these statistics cover

These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Essex County Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.

The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.

Check collection coverage