Cape May County · Middle Township · #20250694
445 Rte 47 N
445 Rte 47 N, Middle Township, NJ · 10,274 sq ft non-residential, warehouse & storage
About this project
New storage building of about 10,274 sq ft at 445 Rte 47 N in Middle Township, with a reported construction cost of about $146,000.
Official description: Storage building, moderate hazard; reported construction cost $146,000
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- Storage building, moderate hazard
- Status
- Permit
Filing history
- 2025-07-08 · #20250694 · Building permit (new construction) · 10,274 sq ft
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
A new storage building of about 10,274 square feet is proposed at 445 Route 47 North in Middle Township, Cape May County. County records list a reported construction cost of about $146,000. The county's latest filing on it is dated July 8, 2025.
The records do not say what is on the site now. They also do not say who will use the building or what will be stored in it. Searches of news, township agendas and minutes, and developer sites found nothing specific to this address. No opposition, approvals or tenant have been reported publicly.
A building this size is a modest commercial project. It is roughly the footprint of a few large houses.
What it could mean nearby
- Route 47 is a state highway, so any new driveway or access change would likely need state transportation review.
- Storage buildings usually bring few daily trips and few jobs compared with retail or offices, but the records give no figures for this site.
- The records mention no new homes, schools or open space changes.
Where it stands
The project appears in county planning records, with a filing dated July 8, 2025. No township approval, hearing or decision was found online. Next steps usually include township site plan review and any needed state or county permits, then construction permits.
- Jul 8, 2025 Latest county planning filing for the storage building
Want to weigh in? The Middle Township planning or zoning board usually decides site plans. Residents can comment at its public meetings, and agendas are posted on the township website.
Planning terms explained
- Site plan
- A drawing showing where a building, parking, driveways and drainage will go on a property, which the township reviews before approving construction.
- Non-residential square footage
- Floor area used for business, storage or industry rather than homes.
- County planning board
- A county body that reviews certain projects, especially those touching county roads or drainage.
We searched the web for this project but found nothing beyond the county record, so this explanation is based on the filing alone. Researched by AI from public sources on Nov 1, 2026. It can make mistakes, so check the linked sources and the municipality before relying on it.
Scope estimate for contractors
Estimated construction value: $1.3M
- ~102 roofing squares (assumes 1 story)
- ~25 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)