New Development in Walnut Creek, California
68 development projects are moving through Walnut Creek, California's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by residential (14), civic actions (2), institutional/public (1). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-07-26.
Data through July 26, 2026 · Updated July 27, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionWalnut Creek projects (YTD 2026)
68
Project categories
3
Top type
Residential
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
1,227,074
Walnut Creek development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Residential | 14 |
| Civic Actions | 2 |
| Institutional/Public | 1 |
What new projects are filed in Walnut Creek right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyvale SFR Development, Major Subdivision, Density Bonus, Design Review, Tree Removal Permits, and Tree Dripline Encroachment Permits | 1666 North Main Street, Walnut Creek, CA, 94596 | Development | continued | 2026-02-26 | — |
| Sunnyvale SFR Development, Major Subdivision, Density Bonus, Design Review, Tree Removal Permits, and Tree Dripline Encroachment Permits | 1666 North Main Street, Walnut Creek, CA, 94596 | Development | continued | 2026-02-26 | — |
| Planning Commission Meeting | 1666 North Main Street, Walnut Creek, CA, 94596 | Development | under review | 2026-02-26 | — |
| Planning Commission Meeting | 1666 North Main Street, Walnut Creek, CA, 94596 | Development | under review | 2026-02-26 | — |
| Final Subdivision Map | 2125 Oak Grove Road, Walnut Creek, CA, 94598 | Development | under review | 2026-02-12 | — |
| Site Development Permit | 2125 Oak Grove Road, Walnut Creek, CA, 94598 | Development | under review | 2026-02-12 | — |
| Building Permits | 2125 Oak Grove Road, Walnut Creek, CA, 94598 | Development | under review | 2026-02-12 | — |
| Density Bonus Waivers | 2125 Oak Grove Road, Walnut Creek, CA, 94598 | Development | approved | 2026-02-12 | — |
| Final Design Review | 2125 Oak Grove Road, Walnut Creek, CA, 94598 | Development | approved | 2026-02-12 | — |
| Final Design Review | 2125 Oak Grove Road, Walnut Creek, CA, 94598 | Development | approved | 2026-02-12 | — |
| Vesting Tentative Map | 2125 Oak Grove Road, Walnut Creek, CA, 94598 | Development | approved | 2026-02-12 | — |
| Vesting Tentative Map | 2125 Oak Grove Road, Walnut Creek, CA, 94598 | Development | approved | 2026-02-12 | — |
| California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) | 2125 Oak Grove Road, Walnut Creek, CA, 94598 | Development | under review | 2026-02-12 | — |
| California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) | 2125 Oak Grove Road, Walnut Creek, CA, 94598 | Development | under review | 2026-02-12 | — |
| Shadelands Walnut Creek Administrative, Professional, Research District | 2125 Oak Grove Road, Walnut Creek, CA, 94598 | Development | under review | 2026-02-12 | — |
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Recent Walnut Creek projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Under review | 8 |
| Approved | 5 |
| Continued | 2 |
Walnut Creek development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Walnut Creek, California?
- Boardwalk has indexed 68 development projects in Walnut Creek, California year-to-date in 2026, led by residential (14). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Walnut Creek projects?
- At the planning and zoning stage — typically 12 to 24 months before a building permit or construction bid exists. Each record is captured from the source city council or planning commission packet.
- Which county is Walnut Creek in?
- Walnut Creek is in Contra Costa County, California.