New Development in Chester, Vermont
175 development projects are moving through Chester, Vermont's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by civic actions (99), institutional/public (2), infrastructure (2). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-09-20.
Data through September 20, 2026 · Updated September 21, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionChester projects (YTD 2026)
175
Project categories
3
Top type
Civic Actions
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
846,123
Chester development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Civic Actions | 99 |
| Institutional/Public | 2 |
| Infrastructure | 2 |
Chester projects by entitlement status (YTD)
| Status in pipeline | Projects (YTD) | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Under review | 120 | 54.1% |
| Approved | 59 | 26.6% |
| Recommended for approval | 34 | 15.3% |
| Continued | 9 | 4.1% |
Chester development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Chester, Vermont?
- Boardwalk has indexed 175 development projects in Chester, Vermont year-to-date in 2026, led by civic actions (99). 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 Windsor County, Vermont.