# Planned developments in Essex County, VA

Boardwalk found 96 planned projects in Essex County, VA in public filings from the last 12 months. The latest is on the Tappahannock Planning Commission agenda for Oct 7, 2026.

Data as of Oct 11, 2026. Updated monthly. Page: https://boardwalkai.com/development/virginia/essex/

## Essex County at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 96 |
| New in the last 30 days | 2 |
| Most common type | Institutional/Public |
| Latest filing | Oct 7, 2026, Tappahannock Planning Commission |
| Sources we check | 4 |

Last 12 months, duplicates merged. Includes private, public, and small jobs. How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count

## What's planned in Essex County

By type, last 12 months.

| Type | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Public and institutional | 24 | 25% |
| Infrastructure | 23 | 24% |
| Residential | 19 | 20% |
| Commercial | 18 | 19% |
| Industrial | 7 | 7% |
| Development decisions | 5 | 5% |

## Recent projects in Essex County

| Project | Location | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.73-Acre Commercial Rezoning | Tappahannock, VA | Bareford GMC | Commercial | 0.73 acres | Seeking approval | Oct 7, 2026 |
| 114.2-Acre Light Industrial Rezoning for Auto Sales | Essex County, VA | Hightide Development LLC. | Car dealerships | 114.2 acres | Recommended | Aug 11, 2026 |
| 7.5-Acre Commercial Sawmill | Essex County, VA | Ezzi Forest Exports, LLC | Industrial | 7.5 acres | Approved | Aug 11, 2026 |
| DEQ Sewer Rehab Project Infrastructure Renovation | Tappahannock, VA | Not stated | Sewer and wastewater | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Smart Scale Transportation Infrastructure Applications for Rt 360 | Essex County, VA | Not stated | Transportation | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Road Diet and Intersection Improvements on Church Lane and Queen Street | Tappahannock, VA | Not stated | Roads and highways | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Industrial Rezoning for Tappahannock Chevrolet and High Tide LLC | Essex County, VA | High Tide LLC | Industrial | Not stated in filing | Referred | Jul 9, 2026 |
| 116.66-Acre Light Industrial Rezoning | Essex County, VA | Hightide Development, LLC | Industrial | 116.7 acres | Approved | Jul 7, 2026 |
| 3.08-Acre Residential Rezoning | Essex County, VA | Four Oaks Construction, LLC | Residential | 3.08 acres | Approved | Jun 9, 2026 |
| 16-Lot Residential Subdivision on 40 Acres | Essex County, VA | Vision Builders & Development, LLC. | Single-family | 16 homes · 40 acres | Continued | May 5, 2026 |
| 0.49-Acre Commercial Rezoning | Tappahannock, VA | June Parker Oil Co. Inc. | Commercial | 0.49 acres | Continued | Mar 4, 2026 |
| 600-Acre Poor House Park Recreational Development | Essex County, VA | Not stated | Parks | 600 acres | Early planning | Dec 18, 2025 |

Showing 12 of 96 projects. A free trial opens the full records and documents.

Samples show projects filed by companies or public bodies.

## Cities in Essex County

- [Tappahannock, VA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/virginia/tappahannock/) · 27 projects

## Nearby places

- [Westmoreland County, VA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/virginia/westmoreland/) · 41 projects
- Richmond County, VA · 12 projects
- King and Queen County, VA · 25 projects
- [Caroline County, VA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/virginia/caroline/) · 46 projects
- [King William County, VA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/virginia/king-william/) · 29 projects
- [King George County, VA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/virginia/king-george/) · 38 projects

All places in Virginia: [Virginia](https://boardwalkai.com/development/virginia/)

## Questions about Essex County

### What's planned in Essex County, VA?

Boardwalk found 96 planned projects in Essex County, VA in the last 12 months. The latest is on the Tappahannock Planning Commission agenda for Oct 7, 2026.

### Where does this data come from?

Boardwalk's Essex County projects come from public meeting records, such as Tappahannock Planning Commission agendas and minutes. Each one links to the original filing.

### How current is it?

Boardwalk checks Essex County's public records at least once a week; the last check was Oct 10, 2026. These counts are as of Oct 11, 2026 and refresh monthly.

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## How to cite

Source: Boardwalk, "Planned developments in Essex County, VA", boardwalkai.com/development/virginia/essex/, data as of Oct 11, 2026.

How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count