Ocean County · Lakewood Township · #20251832
Assembly-use building, Lakewood Township
Lakewood Township, NJ · 16,474 sq ft non-residential, institutional
About this project
A new assembly-use building of about 16,474 sq ft, with a reported construction cost of about $3 million, is planned in Lakewood Township, Ocean County.
Official description: Lecture halls, Art Galleries, Churches, etc.; reported construction cost $3,000,000
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- Lecture halls, Art Galleries, Churches, etc.
- Status
- Permit
Filing history
- 2026-01-28 · #20251832 · Building permit (new construction) · 16,474 sq ft
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
A new assembly-use building of about 16,474 square feet is planned in Lakewood Township, Ocean County. In planning terms, an assembly use is a building where groups gather, such as a house of worship, event hall or similar community space. County records list it as an institutional project with a reported construction cost of about $3 million.
The county records do not say what is on the site now, who will use the building, or exactly where it will go. No news coverage, developer page, hearing notice or township decision was found that clearly matches this project, so nothing is known online about opposition, approvals or the future occupant.
What it could mean nearby
- Gatherings can bring concentrated traffic and parking demand at certain times, but the records give no details on access or parking for this site.
- No information was found on jobs, new homes, schools or utilities.
Where it stands
The latest county filing is dated 2026-01-28. No township approval or hearing record specific to this project was found. In Lakewood, new buildings like this usually go to the township Planning Board or Zoning Board for site plan review, followed by construction permits.
- Jan 28, 2026 Latest filing for the project in county planning records
Want to weigh in? The Lakewood Township Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment would likely decide next. Neighbors can attend its public meetings and comment, and hearing notices are posted on the township website.
Planning terms explained
- Assembly use
- A building type for places where people gather in groups, such as houses of worship, event halls or meeting spaces.
- Site plan review
- A local board's check of a project's layout, including parking, drainage, access and landscaping, before it can be built.
- Institutional
- A category for non-commercial community uses such as religious, educational or civic buildings.
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: $5.8M
- ~82 roofing squares (assumes 2 stories)
- ~41 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)
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