New Development in Wellesley, Massachusetts
21 development projects are moving through Wellesley, Massachusetts's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by civic actions (6), commercial (4), residential (1). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-09-03.
Data through September 3, 2026 · Updated September 4, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionWellesley projects (YTD 2026)
21
Project categories
3
Top type
Civic Actions
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
630,763
Wellesley development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Civic Actions | 6 |
| Commercial | 4 |
| Residential | 1 |
What new projects are filed in Wellesley right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Washington Street | 26 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA, 02481 | Civic Actions,Residential,Commercial | approved | 2026-07-27 |
| 96-120 Worcester Street | 96-120 Worcester Street, Wellesley, MA | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-07-27 |
| 442-452 Washington Street | Wellesley, MA (City-level) | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-05-04 |
| Babson House LLC | 16 Laurel Avenue, Wellesley, MA, 02481 | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-04-16 |
| 26 Washington Street | 26 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA, 02481 | Civic Actions | continued | 2026-04-13 |
| MassBay Project | Wellesley, MA (City-level) | Residential | under review | 2026-03-30 |
| Lower Falls / Wellesley Properties | Wellesley, MA (City-level) | Residential | under review | 2026-03-30 |
| 26 Washington Street Redevelopment | 26 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA, 02481 | Development | approved | 2026-03-24 |
| PSI Application, 592 Washington Street | 592 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA, 02482 | Development | recommended for approval | 2026-03-10 |
| Building Better Wellesley | Wellesley, MA (City-level) | Development | under review | 2026-03-10 |
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Recent Wellesley projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Under review | 6 |
| Approved | 2 |
| Continued | 1 |
| Recommended for approval | 1 |
Wellesley development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Wellesley, Massachusetts?
- Boardwalk has indexed 21 development projects in Wellesley, Massachusetts year-to-date in 2026, led by civic actions (6). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Wellesley 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 Wellesley in?
- Wellesley is in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.