The Eayrestown Road Redevelopment Process
Background – The site on Eayrestown Road was part of the original receiving area of the transfer of development rights program that allowed the Township to preserve much of the farmland in the southern portion of the Township. When that program ended, the original “area in need” study was done in 2017 and the associated redevelopment plan, which called for 629 units (including 95 affordable) to address the State-mandated Affordable Housing Round Three. The Township adopted in 2018. This gave the Township protection from builder’s remedy suits associated with Round Three. Some redevelopers showed interest but ultimately none proceeded beyond the conceptual phase. The Township adopted an amended redevelopment plan for the same property in 2025 to address both Round Three and Four.
The Following is posted for the public’s understanding of the Eayrestown Road Redevelopment process and its current status.

Step 1 – Property Identified as an Area in Need of Redevelopment

Step 2  – Creation of Redevelopment Plan – A Redevelopment Plan creates the basic framework for what the Township expects from the development in terms of number and type of housing.

(Between Step 2 and Step 3 – the Township hosted a non-required Public Information Session for the developer to share the plan as developed to date)

Step 3 – Township Committee Names Redeveloper and Enters Redevelopment Agreement.

Step 4 – Redeveloper presents Redevelopment Application

  • DR Horton submits application
  • Link to copy of submitted application 2026-08-13 Lumberton Village Twp Submission
  • Land Development Board professional review plan and provide comments
  • Land Development Board hears application
    • September 10, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
    • If the application does not finish it may be carried to a future meeting.
    • After all testimony and public comment, the Board votes on approval of the application.
    • Link to September 10, 2026 Meeting Minutes (Future)
    • Link to Resolution from Land Development Board (Future)

Step 5 –   Parties complete Financial Agreements for PILOT program (Future)

  • Final Financial Agreement adopted by Ordinance of the Township Committee
  • Meeting date for introduction (Future)
  • Link to Ordinance (Future)
  • Link to Meeting Minutes (Future)
  • Future meeting date for adoption (Future)
  • Link to Meeting Minutes for adoption meeting (Future)
  • Link to Financial Agreement (Future)

Step 6 – Developer updates plan in accordance with any conditions of approval.

Step 7 – Developer achieves final approval from outside agencies depending upon requirements of the Land Development Board.

Step 8 – Developer records subdivision at Burlington County Clerk Office. (Future)

Step 9 – Developer submits construction plans for housing units. (Future)

Step 10 – Developer posts performance bonds for site improvements. (Future)

Step 11 – Developer obtains soil erosion and sediment control permit for site work and prepares land for development.

  • Link to Soil Erosion Plan (Future)

Step 12 – Developer obtains construction permits for construction and begins construction of structures. (Future)