Ocean County · Lakewood Township · #LAT1246B
School on James St
James St., Lakewood Township, NJ · 48,734 sq ft non-residential, school · 4.5 acres
About this project
A site plan for a school on James Street in Lakewood Township, on a 4.47-acre parcel, with 48,734 sq ft of building area.
Official description: School
- Applicant
- Congregation Toras Emes
- Engineer / designer
- New Lines
- Plan type
- Site plan
- Land use
- P
- Status
- Approved with Contingency
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
Congregation Toras Emes has filed a site plan for a school on James Street in Lakewood Township, Ocean County. The county record shows about 48,734 square feet of building on a 4.47-acre parcel. That is roughly the size of a large elementary or middle school.
The county record doesn't say what is on the land now. It also doesn't say whether this is a new campus or an expansion. New Lines is the other firm named on the filing.
No news coverage, township agenda or minutes, or developer page could be clearly tied to this 2024 filing, so nothing is known online about opposition, approvals or who will use the building.
What it could mean nearby
- A school of this size usually brings drop-off and pick-up traffic on James Street and nearby roads. The records contain no traffic study.
- The filing doesn't mention new homes or a job count, and it doesn't describe utility changes or open space.
Where it stands
The latest county filing is from April 2024, and no approval or hearing outcome could be confirmed. A site plan like this normally goes to the township planning board for technical review and a public hearing. Construction permits follow if it is approved.
- Apr 3, 2024 Latest site plan filing in county records
Want to weigh in? The Lakewood Township Planning Board would normally decide a site plan. Residents can usually comment at its public hearing, and the township posts hearing notices on its website.
Who's behind it
Congregation Toras Emes · A religious congregation that is the applicant on the filing. It was not possible to confirm what else it builds.
Planning terms explained
- Site plan
- A detailed drawing showing where buildings, parking, driveways, drainage and landscaping go on a property.
- Planning board
- A local volunteer board that reviews development applications and holds public hearings on them.
- Non-residential square footage
- Building floor area used for something other than housing, such as classrooms.
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: $17.1M
- ~243 roofing squares (assumes 2 stories)
- ~121 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)
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