Sussex County · Laurel · #2024-07-10
Villages of Mill Wood
Northeast corner of Route 13 & Camp Road, Northeast Laurel, Laurel, DE · 2,441 homes, mixed use
About this project
A subdivision for a mixed-use development on the northeast corner of Route 13 and Camp Road in Laurel, with 2,441 homes (542 single-family, 414 villas, 633 townhomes and 852 multifamily units) plus future commercial space. The owner is REJ, Inc.
Official description: Mixed Use Development consisting of 542 single family homes, 414 Villas, 633 Townhomes & 852 One over one multifamily units with future commercial.
- Owner
- REJ, Inc.
- Engineer / designer
- Timothy M. Metzner, PLA, LEED AP ND
- Plan type
- Subdivision
- Land use
- Residential and Future Commercial
- Zoning
- Light Industrial, Commercial, Residential → Large Parcel Development District (LPD), Light Industrial, Commercial, Residential
- Sewer
- Municipal
- Status
- Complete
Filing history
- 2024-07-01 · #2024-07-10 · Subdivision · 2441 lots/units
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
The Villages of Mill Wood is a proposed mixed-use community on the northeast corner of Route 13 and Camp Road, in northeast Laurel, Sussex County. County records list 2,441 homes: 542 single-family houses, 414 villas, 633 townhomes and 852 multifamily units. Space for shops and other commercial uses is planned for later.
The records name REJ, Inc. as the owner. A landscape architecture and planning professional is also listed on the filing. The most recent county filing is dated July 2024. The records do not say what is on the land now, but the surrounding area is largely rural.
No news coverage, developer project page, meeting minutes or hearing notices clearly about this project were found. Nothing is known online about opposition, approvals or future occupants. This explanation therefore rests on the county records alone.
What it could mean nearby
- Traffic: 2,441 homes plus future commercial space would add a lot of trips on Route 13 and Camp Road. The records give no traffic study results.
- Housing: The mix of house types would add many new homes, from detached houses to apartments, in the Laurel area.
- Jobs and services: The planned commercial space could bring shops or services and some jobs, but the records do not name any tenants.
- Schools and utilities: A project this size would likely affect schools, water and sewer demand. The records give no specifics.
Where it stands
The latest county filing is from July 2024, and no approval decision was found online. A subdivision of this kind usually goes through county planning review, and a public hearing may be needed if rezoning or other approvals are sought. Final plans and permits typically follow.
- Jul 2024 Latest county filing for the subdivision
Want to weigh in? Sussex County's Planning and Zoning Commission and County Council usually handle land-use applications. Agendas and hearing notices are posted on the county website, where residents can find comment opportunities.
Who's behind it
REJ, Inc.
Planning terms explained
- Mixed use
- A development that combines homes with shops, offices or other businesses in the same project.
- Subdivision
- The division of a large piece of land into lots, streets and parcels for building.
- Villa
- A smaller, often single-story attached or detached home, usually with shared maintenance of the grounds.
- Multifamily
- A building holding several separate homes, such as an apartment building.
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: $1.4B
- ~78,112 roofing squares
- ~2,441 HVAC systems
- ~2,441 kitchens / 4,882+ bathrooms
- ~6,834,800 sq ft of finished living space
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