Ocean County · Lakewood Township · #20250398
Educational building, Block 1144, Lot 1.01
Lakewood Township, NJ · 57,765 sq ft non-residential, school
About this project
New educational building of about 57,765 square feet on Block 1144, Lot 1.01 in Lakewood Township.
Official description: Educational; reported construction cost $7,000,000
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- Educational
- Status
- Certificate
Filing history
- 2025-04-04 · #20250398 · Building permit (new construction) · 57,765 sq ft
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
A new school building of about 57,765 square feet is proposed on Block 1144, Lot 1.01 in Lakewood Township, Ocean County. County planning records list it as an educational (school) use. The latest county filing is dated April 4, 2025.
The records do not say who would run the school, how many students it would hold, or what is on the site now. No news coverage, developer page, meeting minutes or approval notice could be tied to this exact lot. A search turned up a township hearing agenda that mentions a school on other lots in Block 1144. It could not be confirmed as the same project, so it is not relied on here.
The explanation therefore rests on the county facts alone. A building of this size is a substantial institutional project, comparable to a mid-sized school.
What it could mean nearby
- School buildings of this size usually bring drop-off and pick-up traffic at set times of day. Actual effects depend on enrollment and site design, which are not in the records.
- The records do not say whether the project would add jobs, homes, open space changes or utility demand.
Where it stands
A filing with the county was recorded on 2025-04-04. No township approval or hearing outcome was found. Projects like this usually need site plan review by the township land use board, and then construction permits, if approved.
- Apr 2025 Latest county planning filing for the 57,765 sq ft school building
Want to weigh in? Site plans in Lakewood are typically decided by the township planning board at public meetings, and agendas are posted on the township website. The records do not confirm a hearing date for this project.
Planning terms explained
- Block and Lot
- The numbers the township tax map uses to identify a specific parcel of land.
- Site plan
- A detailed drawing of a proposed building, parking, drainage and access that the planning board reviews.
- Non-residential square footage
- Total floor area of the building that is not for housing, such as classrooms.
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: $20.2M
- ~288 roofing squares (assumes 2 stories)
- ~144 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)
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