New Castle County
New Castle County, Delaware
"The First County in the First State"
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Development & Planning
Address:
NCC Government Center
87 Read's Way
New Castle, DE 19720

General Information & Property Complaints:
(302) 395-5555
Land Use Questions:
(302) 395-5400

Fax: (302) 395-5587

Hours:
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Planning Review

New Castle County's planners review proposed development plans to ensure that all required elements are included.  Plans that are accompanied by an application to rezone the property are also analyzed to prepare a recommendation as to whether the change in use is appropriate and meets the goals of the Comprehensive Development Plan.

Stages of the Planning Process

Development plans must go through a 2-stage review process - Exploratory and Record.  Rezonings and major residential development plans are also required to hold a pre-application sketch plan review. 
Citizens are encouraged to provide input and may visit our offices between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on weekdays to view plans under review.  For information on the current status of plans, click on "Project Look Up" on the lefthand side of the page.

Monthly Reports and Measurements

Below are reports regarding monthly Land Use activity

    Annual Reports

    Below are the annual reports required by County Council on Redevelopment, Accessory Dwelling Units and Workforce Housing.