Ocean County · Lakewood Township · #20252616
Assembly-use building, Block 224 Lot 22
Lakewood Township, NJ · 15,047 sq ft non-residential, institutional
About this project
A new building of about 15,047 sq ft for assembly use, such as a lecture hall, art gallery, or church, on Block 224, Lot 22 in Lakewood Township. The reported construction cost is $500,000.
Official description: Lecture halls, Art Galleries, Churches, etc.; reported construction cost $500,000
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- Lecture halls, Art Galleries, Churches, etc.
- Status
- Permit
Filing history
- 2026-07-16 · #20252616 · Building permit (new construction) · 15,047 sq ft
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
County records describe a new building of about 15,047 square feet on Block 224, Lot 22 in Lakewood Township. It would be used for assembly, meaning a place where groups gather, such as a lecture hall, art gallery or house of worship. The reported construction cost is $500,000.
The records do not say what is on the lot now. They also do not name an occupant or a design. The latest county filing is dated July 16, 2026.
No news coverage, developer page or township hearing record could be confirmed for this project. This explanation rests on the county facts alone.
What it could mean nearby
- Assembly buildings can bring crowds at set times, such as evenings and weekends. Traffic and parking effects depend on the seating capacity and the site layout, which the records do not give.
- The records do not show any new homes, jobs, school effects or utility changes.
Where it stands
The project has a county filing from July 2026, and no approval or hearing outcome could be confirmed online. A project like this usually goes through township land-use review next. After approval, the builder applies for construction permits.
- Jul 16, 2026 Latest filing in the county planning records
Want to weigh in? In Lakewood, the township Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment usually reviews building proposals like this one, and residents can comment at its public meetings. Meeting notices are posted on the township website.
Planning terms explained
- Assembly use
- A building category for places where groups gather, such as a lecture hall, gallery or house of worship.
- Block and Lot
- The tax-map numbers that identify a specific parcel of land in a municipality.
- Site plan
- A set of drawings and details a township reviews to check parking, access, drainage and building placement.
- Institutional
- A category for buildings serving the public or community, such as religious, educational or civic uses.
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: $5.3M
- ~75 roofing squares (assumes 2 stories)
- ~37 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)
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