Gloucester County · Clayton Borough · #020260227+A
Commercial building, Block 1904, Lot 24.03
Clayton Borough, NJ · 13,530 sq ft non-residential, office
About this project
New business-use construction of about 13,530 sq ft is proposed on Block 1904, Lot 24.03 in Clayton Borough, Gloucester County.
Official description: Business Uses; reported construction cost $250,000
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- Business Uses
- Status
- Permit
Filing history
- 2026-08-26 · #020260227+A · Building permit (new construction) · 13,530 sq ft
The full picture AI research · Nov 2, 2026
County planning records show a proposal for a new office or business building of about 13,530 square feet on Block 1904, Lot 24.03 in Clayton Borough, Gloucester County. That is a modest commercial building, roughly the size of several large houses put together.
The records do not say what is on the lot now, who would occupy the building, or what the street address is. No news coverage, developer page, or borough meeting item about this specific lot was found, so nothing is known about approvals or opposition.
The latest county filing is dated August 26, 2026. A filing like this usually means the plans have been submitted for review. It does not mean the project has been approved.
What it could mean nearby
- Traffic: a building of this size usually adds some daily trips from employees and visitors. Any effect depends on the site's access and the final use, neither of which is in the records.
- Jobs: office or business space can bring local jobs. The number is unknown.
Where it stands
The project has a county planning filing from August 2026. No borough approval was found online. Next, the borough's land-use board would typically review the site plan at a public meeting and vote on it. The county and state may also review it for roads, stormwater and similar matters.
- Aug 26, 2026 Latest filing in county planning records
Want to weigh in? The Clayton Borough Planning Board (or Zoning Board, if a variance is needed) would likely decide, and residents can usually comment at its public meetings. Agendas are posted on the borough website.
Planning terms explained
- Site plan
- A set of drawings showing how a lot will be used, including the building, parking, access, drainage and landscaping.
- Block and lot
- The borough's tax-map numbers that identify a specific parcel of land.
- Non-residential square footage
- The total floor area of the building that is for business use rather than housing.
- Variance
- Permission to depart from a local zoning rule, granted after a public hearing.
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 2, 2026. It can make mistakes, so check the linked sources and the municipality before relying on it.
Scope estimate for contractors
Estimated construction value: $2.7M
- ~135 roofing squares (assumes 1 story)
- ~33 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)
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