New Development in Chesapeake, Virginia
323 development projects are moving through Chesapeake, Virginia's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by industrial (40), civic actions (18), commercial (5), infrastructure (1). 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 constructionChesapeake projects (YTD 2026)
323
Project categories
4
Top type
Industrial
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
846,123
Chesapeake development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Industrial | 40 |
| Civic Actions | 18 |
| Commercial | 5 |
| Infrastructure | 1 |
Chesapeake projects by entitlement status (YTD)
| Status in pipeline | Projects (YTD) | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Under review | 309 | 50.5% |
| Recommended for approval | 199 | 32.5% |
| Approved | 65 | 10.6% |
| Recommended for denial | 35 | 5.7% |
| Continued | 4 | 0.7% |
Chesapeake development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Chesapeake, Virginia?
- Boardwalk has indexed 323 development projects in Chesapeake, Virginia year-to-date in 2026, led by industrial (40). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake in?
- Chesapeake is in Chesapeake city County, Virginia.