Gloucester County · Washington Township · #020260673
3900 Rte 42
3900 Rte 42, Washington Township, NJ · 46,429 sq ft non-residential, office
About this project
New business-use building at 3900 Route 42 in Washington Township, about 46,429 sq ft, with a reported construction cost of $8.2 million.
Official description: Business Uses; reported construction cost $8,220,570
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- Business Uses
- Status
- Permit
Filing history
- 2026-07-13 · #020260673 · Building permit (new construction) · 46,429 sq ft
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
County records show a proposal for a new business-use building at 3900 Route 42 in Washington Township, Gloucester County. It would be about 46,429 square feet and is classed as office space. The reported construction cost is $8.2 million.
The records do not say what is on the site now, who would occupy the building, or who is building it. Searches of news coverage, township agendas and minutes, and developer sites found nothing that clearly refers to this address. Nothing was found on opposition, hearings or approvals.
The latest county filing is dated July 13, 2026. A filing like this usually means the plans have been submitted for county review. It does not mean the township has approved the project.
What it could mean nearby
- Route 42 is a busy state highway. A building of this size would likely add some daily car trips, but no traffic study was found.
- Office use usually brings jobs rather than homes, so schools would probably see little direct effect. The records do not give a job count.
- Water, sewer and drainage needs are not described in the records found.
Where it stands
The project appears to be at the county filing stage, and no township approval was found online. Next steps usually include township planning or zoning board review and a public hearing, then state and local permits before construction.
- Jul 13, 2026 Latest filing in the county planning records
Want to weigh in? The Washington Township planning board or zoning board usually decides on a project like this at a public hearing. Residents can check the township's website for agendas and hearing notices.
Planning terms explained
- Planning board
- A local body of appointed members that reviews development plans and decides whether they meet township rules.
- Site plan
- A detailed drawing of a proposed project showing the building, parking, access and drainage on its lot.
- Zoning
- Local rules about what types of buildings and uses are allowed on each piece of land.
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: $13.9M
- ~154 roofing squares (assumes 3 stories)
- ~116 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)