Ocean County · Lakewood Township · #20260380
Restaurant/entertainment building, Block 190, Lot 153.01
Lakewood Township, NJ · 43,032 sq ft non-residential, restaurant
About this project
A building permit for new restaurant, night club or similar assembly construction on Block 190, Lot 153.01 in Lakewood Township, about 43,032 sq ft with a reported construction cost of about $5 million.
Official description: Restaurants, Night Clubs, Dance Halls, and similar; reported construction cost $5,000,500
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- Restaurants, Night Clubs, Dance Halls, and similar
- Status
- Permit
Filing history
- 2026-04-27 · #20260380 · Building permit (new construction) · 43,032 sq ft
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
County records show a building permit for a new restaurant, night club or similar assembly building on Block 190, Lot 153.01 in Lakewood Township, Ocean County. The building would be about 43,032 square feet, which is roughly the size of several large supermarkets' worth of floor space in a single structure. The reported construction cost is about $5 million.
An assembly building is one designed for large groups of people, such as a restaurant, event space or entertainment venue. The records don't say who will operate it, what the site holds now, or how many guests it is meant to hold.
No news coverage, township agendas or minutes, developer pages or other public sources were found that clearly relate to this site. The explanation here rests on the county facts alone.
What it could mean nearby
- A building of this size that hosts events could bring more car and delivery traffic. Parking and access details were not found in the records.
- Construction of a $5 million project would likely mean temporary building jobs. Permanent job numbers are unknown.
Where it stands
A building permit filing was recorded with the county on 2026-04-27. Permits normally come after any required local land-use approvals, so construction would typically follow, subject to inspections.
- Apr 27, 2026 Latest county filing for the building permit
Want to weigh in? No hearing was found. Residents can ask the Lakewood Township land use office whether the project has gone before the planning board or zoning board, and can attend those public meetings.
Planning terms explained
- Building permit
- Official permission from the local government to start construction, issued after plans are checked against building codes.
- Assembly use
- A building category for places where many people gather, such as restaurants, event halls and night clubs.
- Block and lot
- The numbers that identify a specific parcel of land in the township's tax map.
- Site plan
- A drawing and review process showing how a property's building, parking, access and drainage will be arranged.
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: $9.5M
- ~430 roofing squares (assumes 1 story)
- ~107 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)