# Planned developments in Coles County, IL

Boardwalk found 42 planned projects in Coles County, IL in public filings from the last 12 months. The latest is on the Charleston Board of Zoning Appeals & Planning agenda for Sep 24, 2026.

Data as of Oct 19, 2026. Updated monthly. Page: https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/coles/

## Coles County at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 42 |
| New in the last 30 days | 3 |
| Most common type | Infrastructure |
| Latest filing | Sep 24, 2026, Charleston Board of Zoning Appeals & Planning |
| Sources we check | 3 |

Last 12 months, duplicates merged. Includes private, public, and small jobs. How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count

## What's planned in Coles County

By type, last 12 months.

| Type | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure | 15 | 36% |
| Development decisions | 11 | 26% |
| Commercial | 8 | 19% |
| Public and institutional | 4 | 10% |
| Residential | 2 | 5% |
| Industrial | 2 | 5% |

## Recent projects in Coles County

| Project | Location | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Manufacturing and Storage Facility | Charleston, IL | Coles Moultrie Electrical Cooperative | Industrial storage | Not stated in filing | Seeking approval | Sep 24, 2026 |
| RaceTrac Gas Station and Commercial Development | Charleston, IL | RaceTrac | Gas stations and convenience stores | Not stated in filing | Seeking approval | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Industrial Manufacturing Facility with Outdoor Storage | Charleston, IL | Coles Moultrie Electric Cooperative | Industrial storage | Not stated in filing | Seeking approval | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Community Park Improvement Grant Application | Ashmore, IL | Not stated | Parks | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Aug 25, 2026 |
| IL-16 Streetscape Project Infrastructure Improvement | Ashmore, IL | Not stated | Roads and highways | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Aug 25, 2026 |
| $4.88M Sewer System Infrastructure Upgrade | Ashmore, IL | Not stated | Sewer and wastewater | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Aug 25, 2026 |
| Unsewered IEPA Grant Infrastructure Planning | Ashmore, IL | Not stated | Sewer and wastewater | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Aug 25, 2026 |
| General Retail Goods Use on 0.15 Acres | Charleston, IL | DBD Equities, LLC | Stores and shopping centers | 0.15 acres | Seeking approval | Aug 13, 2026 |
| 9,100-Square-Foot Retail Store | Charleston, IL | DBD Equities, LLC | Stores and shopping centers | 0.15 acres | Seeking approval | Aug 13, 2026 |
| $945K Water Main Replacement Project | Ashmore, IL | Not stated | Pipelines | Not stated in filing | Approved | Jul 28, 2026 |
| $945K Water Main Replacement Project | Ashmore, IL | Not stated | Pipelines | Not stated in filing | In design | Apr 28, 2026 |
| 3.5-Megawatt Solar Farm on 22 Acres | Charleston, IL | Coles County Solar LLC | Power plants | 22 acres | Seeking approval | Feb 26, 2026 |

Showing 12 of 42 projects. A free trial opens the full records and documents.

Samples show projects filed by companies or public bodies.

## Cities in Coles County

- [Charleston, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/charleston/) · 22 projects
- Ashmore, IL · 18 projects
- Humboldt, IL · Checked, no projects in 12 months
- Mattoon, IL · Checked, no projects in 12 months
- Oakland, IL · Checked, no projects in 12 months

## Nearby places

- Douglas County, IL · 23 projects
- [Moultrie County, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/moultrie/) · 34 projects
- [Cumberland County, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/cumberland/) · 22 projects
- [Edgar County, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/edgar/) · 64 projects
- [Clark County, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/clark/) · 30 projects
- [Shelby County, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/shelby/) · 92 projects

All places in Illinois: [Illinois](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/)

## Questions about Coles County

### What's planned in Coles County, IL?

Boardwalk found 42 planned projects in Coles County, IL in the last 12 months. The latest is on the Charleston Board of Zoning Appeals & Planning agenda for Sep 24, 2026.

### Where does this data come from?

Boardwalk's Coles County projects come from public meeting records, such as Charleston Board of Zoning Appeals & Planning agendas and minutes. Each one links to the original filing.

### How current is it?

Boardwalk checks Coles County's public records at least once a week; the last check was Oct 20, 2026. These counts are as of Oct 19, 2026 and refresh monthly.

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## How to cite

Source: Boardwalk, "Planned developments in Coles County, IL", boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/coles/, data as of Oct 19, 2026.

How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count