Ocean County · Jackson Township · #202601231
Block 11801, Lot 80 assembly building
Jackson Township, NJ · 10,928 sq ft non-residential, institutional
About this project
An assembly-use building, such as a church or lecture hall, on Block 11801, Lot 80 in Jackson Township, about 10,928 square feet, with a reported construction cost of $1.6 million.
Official description: Lecture halls, Art Galleries, Churches, etc.; reported construction cost $1,600,000
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- Lecture halls, Art Galleries, Churches, etc.
- Status
- Permit
Filing history
- 2026-06-15 · #202601231 · Building permit (new construction) · 10,928 sq ft
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
A new assembly-use building is proposed on Block 11801, Lot 80 in Jackson Township, Ocean County. County records classify it as institutional and describe it as a place like a church or lecture hall. It would be about 10,928 square feet, with a reported construction cost of about $1.6 million.
The records don't say who would use the building or what is on the lot now. Searches turned up no developer website, news coverage, meeting agendas, or hearing notices that clearly concern this site. Details such as the congregation or group involved, parking, and seating capacity are not publicly confirmed in the sources found.
What it could mean nearby
- Assembly buildings can bring concentrated traffic and parking demand at worship or event times. The size of that effect for this site is unknown.
- The records don't show any new homes, jobs, or open-space changes tied to this project.
Where it stands
The county's latest filing was dated 2026-06-15. No local approval records were found online. Projects like this usually need township land-use board review, and sometimes site-plan approval, before construction permits are issued.
- Jun 15, 2026 Latest filing for the project in county planning records
Want to weigh in? The Jackson Township planning board or zoning board usually decides projects like this at public meetings, and residents can comment there. The township clerk or land-use office can confirm whether this site is on an agenda.
Planning terms explained
- Assembly use
- A building type where groups gather, such as a house of worship, hall, or meeting space.
- Institutional
- A category for non-commercial community uses, such as religious, educational, or civic buildings.
- Block and lot
- The tax-map numbers that identify a specific parcel of land in a municipality.
- Site plan approval
- A local board's review of a project's layout, including parking, drainage, access, and landscaping.
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: $3.8M
- ~54 roofing squares (assumes 2 stories)
- ~27 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)