New Castle County · Unincorporated New Castle County · #2025-06-01
1510 Paper Mill Road townhome plan
1510 Paper Mill Road, Newark, DE 19711, Unincorporated New Castle County, DE · 31 homes, townhomes · 6.0 acres
About this project
Rezones about 6 acres from Suburban to Suburban Transition and creates one lot with a historic overlay for the existing house. The remaining land would be divided into 31 age-restricted townhome lots.
Official description: Plan proposes to rezone the parcel from S(Suburban) to ST(Suburban Transition), Create Lot 1 and establish a historic overlay for the existing single-family dwelling, and subdivide the remaining parcel area into 31 Age restricted townhome lots
- Owner
- 1510 Paper Mill Road, LLC - Jim Nowland
- Engineer / designer
- Mark Ziegler, PE
- Plan type
- Site Plan Review
- Land use
- Residential
- Zoning
- S - Suburban → ST - Suburban Transition
- Water
- Artesian Water Company
- Sewer
- Municipal
- Status
- Complete
Filing history
- 2025-06-01 · #2025-06-01 · Site Plan Review · 32 lots/units
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
The developer, 1510 Paper Mill Road, LLC, wants to build 31 townhomes on about 6 acres at 1510 Paper Mill Road, outside the City of Newark in unincorporated New Castle County. The homes would be age-restricted, meaning they are meant for older adults.
The land is zoned Suburban now. The plan asks the county to rezone it to Suburban Transition. It would also set aside one lot for the existing house, which would carry a historic overlay. That overlay is an extra layer of rules meant to protect the house's historic character. The remaining land would be split into 31 townhome lots.
No news coverage, developer project page, or meeting records specific to this project were found online. The details here come from the county planning filing, whose latest entry is dated June 2025.
What it could mean nearby
- Thirty-one new age-restricted homes would add housing for older residents. Age-restricted communities usually send fewer children to schools than other housing types.
- The historic overlay on the existing house could help keep that building in place.
- Traffic and access effects are not described in the available records. They would normally be reviewed with the plan.
Where it stands
The plan is in county review. A rezoning usually goes to the county planning board for a public hearing and recommendation. County Council then votes. Detailed subdivision approvals follow if the rezoning passes.
- Jun 2025 Latest county filing for the townhome and rezoning plan
Want to weigh in? In unincorporated New Castle County, rezonings are normally heard by the county planning board and decided by County Council. Residents can usually comment at the public hearings or in writing to the county Department of Land Use.
Who's behind it
1510 Paper Mill Road, LLC
Planning terms explained
- Rezoning
- A formal change in the zoning category that sets what can be built on a piece of land.
- Suburban Transition
- A county zoning category that sits between lower-density suburban areas and denser development, and allows somewhat more homes per acre.
- Historic overlay
- An added layer of rules on a property that protects its historic features.
- Age-restricted
- Housing limited to residents above a certain age, often 55 or older.
- Townhome lot
- A small individual parcel under one attached home in a row of connected houses.
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: $11.5M
- ~434 roofing squares
- ~31 HVAC systems
- ~31 kitchens / 62+ bathrooms
- ~62,000 sq ft of finished living space
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