Kent County · Dover · #2024-02-03
Bay Village
South side of White Oak Road, east of Rte. 1, Dover, DE · 475 homes, townhomes
About this project
A subdivision of 265 townhomes and about 210 apartment units, 475 homes in total, is proposed on the south side of White Oak Road east of Route 1 in Dover.
Official description: Proposed 265 townhomes and 210 +/- apartment unit subdivision
- Owner
- Bay Village of Dover, LLC
- Engineer / designer
- Stephen Gorski, P.E.
- Plan type
- Subdivision
- Land use
- Townhomes and apartments
- Zoning
- RM2 → RM2
- Sewer
- Municipal
- Status
- Complete
Filing history
- 2024-02-01 · #2024-02-03 · Subdivision · 475 lots/units
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
A developer has proposed a subdivision called Bay Village on the south side of White Oak Road, east of Route 1, in Dover, Delaware. County planning records describe 475 homes in total. About 265 would be townhomes and about 210 would be apartment units.
The county records do not say what is on the land now. Nothing in the records says who would live there, and they do not give a construction schedule.
The search found no news coverage, meeting agendas, developer web pages or neighbor comments about this project. Everything here comes from the county filing, the most recent entry of which is dated February 1, 2024.
What it could mean nearby
- With 475 homes, the project would add vehicle trips on White Oak Road and nearby Route 1 access points. No traffic study was found.
- The project would add a mix of ownership (townhomes) and rental-style (apartment) housing in the Dover area.
- Effects on schools, sewer and water service, and open space are not described in the sources found.
Where it stands
The latest county filing is dated 2024-02-01, and no approval decision was found online. Projects like this normally go through county plan review and a public hearing. Final plan approval and construction permits come after that.
- Feb 2024 Latest county planning filing for Bay Village (dated 2024-02-01)
Want to weigh in? Residents can usually comment to Kent County planning staff or at the county planning commission or Levy Court hearing on the project. The records found do not confirm a date or venue.
Who's behind it
Bay Village of Dover, LLC · This is the company named on the county filing. The search found no public information about it or its other projects.
Planning terms explained
- Subdivision
- Dividing a larger piece of land into smaller lots or building areas so homes can be built and sold or rented.
- Townhomes
- Houses that sit side by side and share walls with their neighbors.
- Site plan review
- The government's check that a project's layout, roads, drainage and utilities meet local rules.
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: $175.8M
- ~6,650 roofing squares
- ~475 HVAC systems
- ~475 kitchens / 950+ bathrooms
- ~950,000 sq ft of finished living space