New Development in Carolina Beach, North Carolina
112 development projects are moving through Carolina Beach, North Carolina's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by commercial (56), civic actions (18), 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 constructionCarolina Beach projects (YTD 2026)
112
Project categories
3
Top type
Commercial
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
1,227,074
Carolina Beach development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Commercial | 56 |
| Civic Actions | 18 |
| Infrastructure | 1 |
What new projects are filed in Carolina Beach right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Fear Zoning Map and Text Amendment | Carolina Beach, NC (City-level) | Civic Actions,Commercial | under review | 2026-07-09 | — |
| Utilities Infrastructure Projects | Carolina Beach, NC (City-level) | Development | — | 2026-05-26 | — |
| Public Works Infrastructure Projects | Carolina Beach, NC (City-level) | Development | — | 2026-05-26 | — |
| Parks and Recreation Capital Improvements | Carolina Beach, NC (City-level) | Development | — | 2026-05-26 | — |
| Pickleball Court at 1608 Bowfin Lane | 1608 Bowfin Lane, Carolina Beach, NC, 28428 | Commercial,Civic Actions | recommended for approval | 2026-05-12 | — |
| 1810 Canal ADA Site Improvements | 1810 Canal Drive, Carolina Beach, NC, 28428 | Civic Actions,Infrastructure | under review | 2026-04-14 | — |
| Atlantic Towers Pickleball Court | 1608 Bowfin Lane, Carolina Beach, NC, 28428 | Civic Actions,Commercial | recommended for approval | 2026-04-09 | — |
| 2026 Revenue Bond Budget AMI Project | Carolina Beach, NC (City-level) | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-03-10 | — |
| Stormwater Forcemain to Henniker's Ditch | Carolina Beach, NC (City-level) | Civic Actions,Infrastructure | under review | 2026-03-10 | — |
| Phase C Water & Sewer Project | Carolina Beach, NC (City-level) | Civic Actions,Infrastructure | under review | 2026-03-10 | — |
| Lake Park pump house | 1121 North Lake Park Boulevard, Carolina Beach, NC, 28428 | Development | under review | 2026-03-10 | — |
| Lake Park pump house | 1121 North Lake Park Boulevard, Carolina Beach, NC, 28428 | Development | under review | 2026-03-10 | — |
| Lake Park pump house | 1121 North Lake Park Boulevard, Carolina Beach, NC, 28428 | Development | under review | 2026-03-10 | — |
| Approval of Council Meeting Minutes | Carolina Beach, NC (City-level) | Development | approved | 2026-03-10 | — |
| Events Update | 1121 North Lake Park Boulevard, Carolina Beach, NC, 28428 | Development | under review | 2026-03-10 | — |
Showing 15 of 112 indexed Carolina Beach projects. Sign in to see all projects, exact parcels, and weekly alerts →
Recent Carolina Beach projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Under review | 9 |
| Recommended for approval | 2 |
| Approved | 1 |
Carolina Beach development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Carolina Beach, North Carolina?
- Boardwalk has indexed 112 development projects in Carolina Beach, North Carolina year-to-date in 2026, led by commercial (56). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Carolina Beach 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 Carolina Beach in?
- Carolina Beach is in New Hanover County, North Carolina.