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Proposed 199-home development raises traffic, school concerns near Spring Run

East West Communities' proposal to build 199 homes on 102 acres near Spring Run Road has won planning commission approval and now heads to the Board of Supervisors, with residents expressing concerns about traffic and school capacity.

Jul 22, 2026WTVR CBS 6 Local
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Growth & Development

Chesterfield reviews Marlbank Farms neighborhood development

Chesterfield County is reviewing a proposal to develop 309 homes on farmland near Matoaca Middle School, with community meetings addressing resident concerns about density and rural character.

Jun 27, 2026Google News: Matoaca
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Growth & Development

Developer to Begin Phillips Landing Subdivision Work

Developer Rogers-Chenault won rezoning approval in May 2026 for Phillips Landing, its first Chesterfield County subdivision south of the James River, and will start infrastructure work next year on the 50-lot, 337-acre project.

Jun 25, 2026Richmond BizSense
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Growth & Development

Chesterfield Approves 1,500-Home Development in Western County

Chesterfield County supervisors approved zoning changes in May 2026 for two adjacent residential projects totaling 1,537 homes in western Chesterfield near Magnolia Green Golf Club.

Jun 15, 2026Richmond BizSense
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Growth & Development

Upcoming Planning Community Meetings

Chesterfield County is hosting six development proposal community meetings in June 2026, where applicants will present rezoning and modification requests to nearby residents ahead of formal Planning Commission hearings.

Jun 5, 2026Planning