Monmouth County · Freehold Township · #2026-1169
Storage building on Block 79, Lot 3
Freehold Township, NJ · 130,000 sq ft non-residential, warehouse & storage
About this project
A new low-hazard storage building of about 130,000 sq ft on Block 79, Lot 3 in Freehold Township.
Official description: Storage building, low hazard; reported construction cost $7,011,144
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- Storage building, low hazard
- Status
- Permit
Filing history
- 2026-06-26 · #2026-1169 · Building permit (new construction) · 130,000 sq ft
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
County records show a proposal for a new storage building of about 130,000 square feet on Block 79, Lot 3 in Freehold Township, Monmouth County. That is roughly the footprint of two and a half football fields. The county classifies it as low-hazard storage, which means it would hold goods that aren't especially flammable or dangerous.
The records don't say what is on the lot now, who would use the building, or whether it would be a warehouse, a distribution site or something else. The latest county filing is dated June 26, 2026.
No news coverage, township agenda or minutes, developer page or permit record was found that clearly matches this lot. This explanation therefore rests on the county facts alone.
What it could mean nearby
- Traffic and truck activity could rise, depending on how the building is used. The records give no traffic details.
- The records don't say how many jobs the building might bring.
- Nothing found shows whether the site is open land or already developed, so the effect on open space is unknown.
Where it stands
The county has a filing from June 2026, but no township approval, hearing or decision was found online. Projects like this usually go to the local planning board for site plan review, and the board's decision comes after a public hearing.
- Jun 26, 2026 Latest filing for the project in county planning records
Want to weigh in? Freehold Township's planning board usually reviews site plans for buildings like this. Residents can comment at its public hearing, and the township website should list meeting dates.
Planning terms explained
- Block and Lot
- The numbers the tax map uses to identify a specific parcel of land.
- Site plan review
- A local board's check of a project's layout, including parking, drainage, access and landscaping.
- Low-hazard storage
- A building-code category for storing goods that pose little fire or safety risk.
- Planning board
- A local public body that reviews development applications and holds public hearings on them.
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: $16.9M
- ~1,300 roofing squares (assumes 1 story)
- ~325 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)