Residential growth in Topsail and Long Creek townships
Pender County
Summary
Two rezoning requests together would add 104 townhomes and 85 single-family homes, affecting traffic, infrastructure, and neighborhood character. Residents in nearby communities have previously raised concerns about traffic, stormwater, and emergency access on similar projects.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Sep 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
A development of this size could bring new demand — and new costs — for roads, utilities, and county services, though age-restricted housing adds fewer schoolchildren.
Future homebuyers and the developers would gain housing capacity in fast-growing parts of the county.
Developers and prospective homebuyers lose 189 planned housing units; mid-range buyers were told townhome density was needed for affordability.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Planning Board - Sep 1, 2026
A developer wants about 404 acres rezoned to build 930 single-family homes reserved for residents 55 and older. The Planning Board hearing is a key step before the county commissioners make the final decision. Depending on where you live in the Topsail Township/Hampstead area, this could affect traffic, infrastructure, and the pace of growth.
Board of County Commissioners - Apr 20, 2026
Two big subdivisions — 104 townhomes and 85 single-family homes — were rejected over traffic, flooding, septic and density worries, while a commercial rezone near Topsail was approved. Growth pressure and infrastructure strain remain front and center.
Planning Board - Mar 4, 2026
Two rezoning requests together would add 104 townhomes and 85 single-family homes, affecting traffic, infrastructure, and neighborhood character. Residents in nearby communities have previously raised concerns about traffic, stormwater, and emergency access on similar projects.
Related development
REZONE 2026-100
A large active-adult community that could bring hundreds of new residents to Topsail Township while limiting school-age population growth.
104 Townhomes — Topsail Township
The project would have added 104 for-sale townhomes starting phase one in early 2028, with extra parking to offset density.
85 Single-Family Homes — Long Creek Township
The development would have kept lots off wetlands with no street parking, but neighbors cited flooding and water concerns.
General Business Rezone — 11.36 Acres, Topsail Township
The rezone would open a small residentially-zoned lot to commercial uses, which neighbors may support or oppose.
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