Essex County, Massachusetts — 2026
Essex County had 164 projects with decisions YTD 2026: 182 approved and 4 denied (97.8% approval). Gloucester led among cities with 26 projects, followed by Peabody (26).
Data through September 3, 2026 · Updated September 4, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
164
Projects YTD
182
Approved
4
Denied
97.8%
Approval rate
Cities in Essex County
| City | Projects | Approved | Denied | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester | 26 | 27 | 1 | 96.4% |
| Peabody | 26 | 28 | 1 | 96.6% |
| Lawrence | 22 | 23 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Newburyport | 18 | 20 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Rowley | 17 | 25 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Methuen Town | 10 | 10 | 1 | 90.9% |
| Amesbury Town | 9 | 9 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Andover | 8 | 10 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Marblehead | 7 | 7 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Essex | 6 | 7 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Salem | 6 | 7 | 1 | 87.5% |
| Beverly | 5 | 5 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Danvers | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Boxford | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Topsfield | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100.0% |
Frequently asked questions
- How many projects had council decisions in Essex County YTD 2026?
- 164 projects with 182 approved and 4 denied actions (97.8% approval).
- Which cities in Essex County had the most activity?
- Gloucester (26 projects), Peabody (26 projects), Lawrence (22 projects)