New Development in Chester, Vermont
32 development projects are moving through Chester, Vermont's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by civic actions (15), infrastructure (3), institutional/public (1), residential (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 constructionChester projects (YTD 2026)
32
Project categories
4
Top type
Civic Actions
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
1,227,074
Chester development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Civic Actions | 15 |
| Infrastructure | 3 |
| Institutional/Public | 1 |
| Residential | 1 |
What new projects are filed in Chester right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town Highway Garage Roofing and Garage Door Study | Chester, VT (City-level) | Institutional/Public,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-07-20 | — |
| Beaver Deceiver Culvert Management | Chester, VT (City-level) | Development | — | 2026-07-13 | — |
| Sweet Hollow Road Paving | Chester, VT (City-level) | Infrastructure | under review | 2026-07-13 | — |
| Grants-in-Aid Road Improvements | Chester, VT (City-level) | Infrastructure,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-07-13 | — |
| Merchant Boundary Line Adjustment | 1632 Bradley Rd, Chester, VT | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-07-06 | — |
| Boundary Line Adjustment - 1632 Bradley Rd | 1632 Bradley Rd, Chester, VT | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-07-06 | — |
| Rainville Agricultural Housing | Chester, VT (City-level) | Civic Actions,Residential | under review | 2026-07-06 | — |
| Route 132 Repairs and Heavy Equipment Rental | Chester, VT (City-level) | Civic Actions,Infrastructure | under review | 2026-07-06 | — |
| Agricultural Housing - Egypt Rd | Chester, VT (City-level) | Residential | under review | 2026-07-06 | — |
| Municipal Facilities Capital Improvements | Chester, VT (City-level) | Development | — | 2026-07-01 | — |
| Sewer Project | Chester, VT (City-level) | Infrastructure | under review | 2026-07-01 | — |
| Wastewater Treatment Plant | Chester, VT (City-level) | Infrastructure | under review | 2026-07-01 | — |
| 467 Depot Street Tax Sale Bid | 467 Depot Street, Chester, VT | Civic Actions | approved | 2026-06-17 | — |
| Reservoir Dam Analysis | Chester, VT (City-level) | Civic Actions,Infrastructure | approved | 2026-06-17 | — |
| Beaver Meadow Road Grants-in-Aid | 1843 Downer Road, Chester, VT | Development | — | 2026-06-15 | — |
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Recent Chester projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Under review | 10 |
| Approved | 2 |
Chester development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Chester, Vermont?
- Boardwalk has indexed 32 development projects in Chester, Vermont year-to-date in 2026, led by civic actions (15). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Chester 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 Chester in?
- Chester is in Unassigned County, Vermont.