Ocean County · Lakewood Township · #20241423
Assembly-use building, Lakewood Township
Lakewood Township, NJ · 31,020 sq ft non-residential, institutional
About this project
A new building of about 31,020 sq ft for lecture halls, art galleries and churches is proposed on Block 251.05, Lot 18.01 in Lakewood Township.
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
- 2024-07-02 · #20241423 · Building permit (new construction) · 31,020 sq ft
- 2024-06-04 · #20241183 · Building permit (new construction) · 37,526 sq ft
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
A new institutional building of about 31,020 square feet is proposed on Block 251.05, Lot 18.01 in Lakewood Township, Ocean County. County records describe it as an assembly-use building. That category covers spaces such as lecture halls, art galleries and places of worship.
The county filing doesn't say what is on the site now, who would use the building, or how many people it would hold. No news coverage, meeting agendas, hearing notices or developer pages were found that clearly refer to this lot. Details such as opposition, approvals and the future occupant are therefore unknown.
What it could mean nearby
- Traffic and parking effects can't be judged yet. Assembly buildings often bring concentrated visitor traffic at certain times, and the site plan review would examine this.
- No information was found on new homes, jobs, schools or utility demands.
Where it stands
The latest county filing is dated 2024-07-02, which suggests the project is in the local review stage. No decision was found online. Next steps usually include a township board review of the site plan and any needed zoning relief, then a public hearing and a written decision.
- Jul 2, 2024 Latest county planning filing for the proposed building
Want to weigh in? Site plan and variance applications in Lakewood are usually heard by the township's planning board or zoning board of adjustment at public meetings, but no hearing notice for this lot was found. The township clerk or land use office can confirm which board has the application.
Planning terms explained
- Assembly use
- A building type where groups gather, such as for lectures, exhibits or worship.
- Block and Lot
- The numbers the township tax map uses to identify a specific parcel of land.
- Site plan review
- A board's check of a project's layout, including parking, access, drainage and landscaping.
- Institutional
- A category for non-residential buildings serving community, religious, educational or similar purposes.
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: $10.9M
- ~155 roofing squares (assumes 2 stories)
- ~77 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)
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