Ocean County · Manchester Township · #MT492B
Mixed-use site, South Hope Chapel Rd and Ridge Ave
South Hope Chapel Road and Ridge Avenue, Manchester Township, NJ · 43,200 sq ft non-residential, mixed use · 14.8 acres
About this project
A site plan for a mixed-use development of about 43,200 sq ft on 14.8 acres at South Hope Chapel Road and Ridge Avenue in Manchester Township, filed by Hope Chapel Town Square, LLC.
Official description: Mixed Use
- Applicant
- Hope Chapel Town Square, LLC
- Engineer / designer
- Professional Design Services, LLC
- Plan type
- Site plan
- Land use
- CR
- Status
- Incomplete for Review
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
The developer, Hope Chapel Town Square, LLC, proposes a mixed-use project of about 43,200 square feet of non-residential space on 14.8 acres at South Hope Chapel Road and Ridge Avenue in Manchester Township. County records don't describe what is on the site now.
The township planning board's meeting records describe a mix of retail, office and homes. They mention a building with shops on the ground floor and 17 apartments above, a two-story daycare of about 22,400 square feet, and townhome-style buildings.
The board's records say it granted site plan approval in June 2025. Minutes from March 2026 describe later changes to the approval resolutions. These include a required number of affordable housing units. They also say the Pinelands Commission asked that earlier approvals be revoked. The minutes are the only source read, and the final resolutions were not reviewed. The project's current status should be confirmed with the township.
What it could mean nearby
- Homes: the board's records mention 17 apartments plus townhome-style units, and affordable housing units are a requirement.
- Traffic: a daycare, shops and offices on a corner of South Hope Chapel Road would add trips and turning movements at that intersection.
- Jobs and services: the retail, office and daycare space could bring local jobs and everyday services.
Where it stands
The planning board reportedly approved the site plan in June 2025, but March 2026 minutes show the approvals were being amended, and the Pinelands Commission asked that prior approvals be revoked. A revised approval or Pinelands review would usually come next, followed by construction permits.
- Mar 2026 Planning board minutes record amended resolutions, including affordable housing and Pinelands Commission concerns
- Jun 12, 2025 Planning board reportedly granted preliminary and final major site plan approval
- Jun 4, 2025 Latest county filing for the project
Want to weigh in? The Manchester Township Planning Board decides and holds public meetings, usually on the first Monday of the month, where residents can comment on applications.
Who's behind it
Hope Chapel Town Square, LLC · A project-specific company named on the filing; no company website or other projects were found.
Around the web
- PB Minutes 3 2 26Manchester Township · Mar 2, 2026Planning board minutes describe amended resolutions for the project, including affordable housing and a Pinelands Commission request.
Planning terms explained
- Site plan
- A detailed layout showing buildings, parking, roads, drainage and landscaping for a development.
- Preliminary and final approval
- Two approval steps, here granted together, that allow construction once the permit conditions are met.
- Minor subdivision
- A simple division of land into a small number of lots.
- Pinelands Commission
- The state agency that protects the Pinelands region and reviews development there.
- Fair Share Housing
- New Jersey's requirement that towns provide a share of affordable homes.
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: $11.2M
- ~144 roofing squares (assumes 3 stories)
- ~108 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)
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