Ocean County · Berkeley Township · #BT722
Contractor/craftsman offices, Hickory Lane
Hickory Lane, Berkeley Township, NJ · 8,500 sq ft non-residential, office · 1.0 acres
About this project
A site plan for contractor and craftsman offices on a 1.03-acre site on Hickory Lane in Berkeley Township, about 8,500 square feet.
Official description: Contractor/craftsman offices
- Engineer / designer
- Morgan Engineering & Surveying
- Plan type
- Site plan
- Land use
- Commercial
- Status
- Approved
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
A site plan has been filed for contractor and craftsman offices on a 1.03-acre lot on Hickory Lane in Berkeley Township, Ocean County. The buildings would total about 8,500 square feet of office space, likely for small trades businesses such as builders or similar craftspeople.
The county records do not say what is on the site now, who will occupy the offices, or whether the township has approved the plan. A web search found no news coverage, township agenda or minutes, developer page, or state permit that clearly refers to this project. Other Hickory Lane items that turned up, including an older residential subdivision and a trail head plan, are different projects.
What it could mean nearby
- Traffic: a small office complex of this size would likely add daily vehicle trips, including work vans and trucks, on Hickory Lane. No traffic study was found.
- Land use: the records describe a non-residential project, so it adds no new homes and no school-age children.
- Jobs: it could provide workspace for small trades businesses, but the number of jobs is not stated in the records.
Where it stands
The latest county filing is dated April 2, 2025. No township decision was found online. A site plan like this is usually reviewed by the township planning board, which holds a public hearing and then approves, conditionally approves or denies it.
- Apr 2, 2025 Latest county planning filing for the Hickory Lane contractor offices site plan
Want to weigh in? The Berkeley Township planning board likely decides, and residents can usually comment at its public hearing. Check the township's website for agendas and notices.
Planning terms explained
- Site plan
- A detailed drawing showing how a property would be developed, including buildings, parking, drainage and landscaping.
- Non-residential
- A use that is not housing, such as offices, shops or industrial space.
- Planning board
- A local board of appointed residents that reviews development applications and holds public hearings.
- County planning board
- The county body that reviews site plans for effects on county roads and drainage. The township still makes the main land-use decision.
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: $2.5M
- ~28 roofing squares (assumes 3 stories)
- ~21 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)
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