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New development in Suffolk, VA

Suffolk, Virginia has 119 Active development cases in DevWatch, with 0 filed in the last 12 months. Last updated November 5, 2026.

Active means the local government's own dates show activity in the last 24 months.

Active cases
119
Filed in the last 12 months
0
Coverage
Good
Outline of Suffolk

What DevWatch tracks here

These counts cover cases filed with Suffolk.

Active cases in Suffolk

By case type

  • Use permit40
  • Variance30
  • Plan change20
  • Rezoning20
  • Subdivision9

By stage

  • Pending · Hearing scheduled55
  • Pending · Recommended, subject to formal approval1
  • Approved55
  • Denied4
  • Pending · Deferred4

What is being proposed

  • Institutional11
  • Single-family11
  • Industrial9
  • Energy/utility5
  • Agriculture4
  • Hospitality3
  • Office2
  • Retail2
  • Multifamily1
  • Unclassified71

What DevWatch tracks

DevWatch reads public agendas and permit portals from local governments and puts the cases in one list.

  • Rezonings. A request to change the zoning on a property.
  • Use permits. A permit to use a property in a way its zoning allows only with approval.
  • Site plans. A drawing of how a property will be laid out and built.
  • Subdivisions. A plan to divide land into lots.
  • Plan changes. A change to the community's long-range land use plan.
  • Variances. A request to be excused from a zoning rule.

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Questions

How many development cases are active in Suffolk, Virginia?

Suffolk, Virginia has 119 Active development cases in DevWatch. Active means the local government's own dates show activity in the last 24 months.

How many rezonings were filed in Suffolk, Virginia in the last 12 months?

DevWatch shows no rezonings filed in Suffolk, Virginia in the last 12 months, out of 0 cases of all types filed in that time.

What is being built in Suffolk, Virginia?

The most common proposed uses among Active cases in Suffolk, Virginia are Institutional (11), Single-family (11) and Industrial (9). These are proposed uses in public filings, not confirmed construction.

How many cases in Suffolk, Virginia are still pending?

Among the 119 Active cases in Suffolk, Virginia, DevWatch shows 60 pending cases and 55 approved cases.

How do I track new development in Suffolk, Virginia?

Create a free Land Owl account and open DevWatch to see each case in Suffolk, Virginia with its stage and hearing dates. DevWatch reads public agendas and permit portals, so new cases appear as the local government publishes them.

How complete is DevWatch's coverage of Suffolk, Virginia?

Suffolk is rated Good. We capture most of this local government's public development cases, with most details. This rating covers Suffolk, Virginia. What we show depends on what each county makes public.

How current is the development data for Suffolk, Virginia?

Development data for Suffolk, Virginia was last updated November 5, 2026. Active means the local government's own dates show activity in the last 24 months.

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