New Development in Gloucester, Massachusetts
103 development projects are moving through Gloucester, Massachusetts's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by residential (28), civic actions (8), infrastructure (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 constructionGloucester projects (YTD 2026)
103
Project categories
3
Top type
Residential
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
1,227,074
Gloucester development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Residential | 28 |
| Civic Actions | 8 |
| Infrastructure | 1 |
What new projects are filed in Gloucester right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riggs House Preservation Restriction | 27 Vine Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930 | Civic Actions | approved | 2026-06-23 | — |
| FY26 Municipal Paving Program | Gloucester, MA (City-level) | Infrastructure,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-06-23 | — |
| Affordable Housing Trust Award - 47 Washington Street | 47 Washington Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930 | Residential,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-05-26 | — |
| 52 Shore Rd - Variance Relief Request | 52 Shore Road, Gloucester, MA, 01930 | Development | under review | 2026-05-07 | — |
| 52 Shore Rd - Variance Relief Request | 52 Shore Road, Gloucester, MA, 01930 | Development | under review | 2026-05-07 | — |
| 26-unit residential subdivision | Gloucester, MA (City-level) | Development | continued | 2026-05-06 | — |
| 26-unit residential subdivision | Gloucester, MA (City-level) | Development | continued | 2026-05-06 | — |
| Logistics Center at 11 Dory Road (WPOD Special Permit) | 11 Dory Road, Gloucester, MA, 01930 | Industrial,Civic Actions | continued | 2026-04-16 | — |
| Logistics Center at 11 Dory Road | 11 Dory Road, Gloucester, MA, 01930 | Industrial,Civic Actions | continued | 2026-04-16 | — |
| School House Road Extension | 40 Sargent Street, 46 Millet Street, 10 Gale Avenue, and 131R Gloucester Avenue, Gloucester, MA | Civic Actions,Commercial | under review | 2026-04-16 | — |
| School House Road Extension | 40 Sargent Street, 46 Millet Street, 10 Gale Avenue, and 131R Gloucester Avenue, Gloucester, MA | Civic Actions,Commercial | under review | 2026-04-16 | — |
| School House Road Extension | 40 Sargent Street, 46 Millet Street, 10 Gale Avenue, and 131R Gloucester Avenue, Gloucester, MA | Civic Actions,Commercial | under review | 2026-04-16 | — |
| School House Road Extension | 40 Sargent Street, 46 Millet Street, 10 Gale Avenue, and 131R Gloucester Avenue, Gloucester, MA | Civic Actions,Commercial | under review | 2026-04-16 | — |
| School House Road Extension | 40 Sargent Street, 46 Millet Street, 10 Gale Avenue, and 131R Gloucester Avenue, Gloucester, MA | Civic Actions,Commercial | under review | 2026-04-16 | — |
| School House Road Extension | 40 Sargent Street, 46 Millet Street, 10 Gale Avenue, and 131R Gloucester Avenue, Gloucester, MA | Civic Actions,Commercial | under review | 2026-04-16 | — |
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Recent Gloucester projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Under review | 8 |
| Continued | 4 |
| Approved | 3 |
Gloucester development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Gloucester, Massachusetts?
- Boardwalk has indexed 103 development projects in Gloucester, Massachusetts year-to-date in 2026, led by residential (28). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Gloucester 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 Gloucester in?
- Gloucester is in Essex County, Massachusetts.