New Development in Lake Forest, Illinois
142 development projects are moving through Lake Forest, Illinois's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by residential (101), commercial (21), institutional/public (1). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-07-12.
Data through July 12, 2026 · Updated July 13, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionLake Forest projects (YTD 2026)
142
Project categories
3
Top type
Residential
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
415,096
Lake Forest development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Residential | 101 |
| Commercial | 21 |
| Institutional/Public | 1 |
What new projects are filed in Lake Forest right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| new residence at 545 Whitehall Lane | 545 Whitehall Lane, Lake Forest, IL, 60045 | Residential | approved | 2026-05-06 | — |
| new residence on a vacant lot at 1241 Kajer Lane | 1241 Kajer Lane, Lake Forest, IL, 60045 | Residential | under review | 2026-05-06 | Triple M Partners |
| new residence on a vacant lot at 320 Majestic Oak Court | 320 Majestic Oaks Court, Lake Forest, IL, 60045 | Residential | continued | 2026-05-06 | Elite Development Group |
| new residence on a vacant lot at 1135 Windhaven Court | 1135 Windhaven Court, Lake Forest, IL, 60045 | Residential | under review | 2026-05-06 | — |
| Demolition of two historic outbuildings, a wood frame cottage and service building, and the construction of a new single-family residence and attached garage at 870 Woodbine Lane | 870 Woodbine Lane, Lake Forest, IL, 60045 | Residential | continued | 2026-04-21 | — |
| Single family residence and associated hardscape and landscape on a vacant lot at 479 E. Illinois Road | 479 East Illinois Road, Lake Forest, IL, 60045 | Residential | under review | 2026-04-21 | — |
| Public Safety Building Conversion to Fire Station | 255 West Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL, 60045 | Institutional/Public | under review | 2026-04-01 | — |
| 916 Oakwood Avenue Building Scale Variance | 916 Oakwood Avenue, Lake Forest, IL, 60045 | Residential | under review | 2026-04-01 | — |
| New Residence and Hardscape/Landscape | Lake Forest, IL (City-level) | Residential | under review | 2026-04-01 | — |
| 725 Broadsmoore Drive New Single-Family Residence | Lake Forest, IL (City-level) | Residential | approved | 2026-04-01 | Nate Lochner |
| 916 Oakwood Avenue Variances | 916 Oakwood Avenue, Lake Forest, IL, 60045 | Development | recommended for approval | 2026-03-30 | — |
| 163 Washington Road New Residence | 163 Washington Road, Lake Forest, IL, 60045 | Residential | approved | 2026-03-18 | — |
| new single-family residence and attached garage | 870 Woodbine Lane, Lake Forest, IL, 60045 | Development | continued | 2026-03-18 | — |
| demolition of two historic outbuildings, a wood frame cottage and service building, and the construction of a new single-family residence and attached garage | 870 Woodbine Lane, Lake Forest, IL, 60045 | Residential | continued | 2026-03-18 | — |
| 161 N. Sheridan Road Infill Addition Variance | 161 North Sheridan Road, Lake Forest, IL, 60045 | Development | approved | 2026-03-18 | — |
Showing 15 of 142 indexed Lake Forest projects. Sign in to see all projects, exact parcels, and weekly alerts →
Recent Lake Forest projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Under review | 6 |
| Approved | 4 |
| Continued | 4 |
| Recommended for approval | 1 |
Lake Forest development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Lake Forest, Illinois?
- Boardwalk has indexed 142 development projects in Lake Forest, Illinois year-to-date in 2026, led by residential (101). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest in?
- Lake Forest is in Unassigned County, Illinois.