Ocean County · Jackson Township · #JT1789
Shul
North New Prospect, Jackson Township, NJ · 14,055 sq ft non-residential, institutional · 1.2 acres
About this project
A site plan for a 14,055 sq ft shul on about 1.23 acres on North New Prospect in Jackson Township.
Official description: Shul
- Engineer / designer
- Haler Consulting, LLC
- Plan type
- Site plan
- Land use
- Commercial
- Status
- Approved with Contingency
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
A site plan has been filed for a shul (synagogue) of about 14,055 square feet on roughly 1.23 acres on North New Prospect in Jackson Township, Ocean County. County records list it as an institutional project, meaning a place of worship and not homes or shops.
The records do not say what is on the land now. They also do not say how many people the building would serve, or whether it includes parking, classrooms or other spaces. The filing lists Haler Consulting, LLC, which appears to be the consulting firm that prepared the application.
No news coverage, township agenda or minutes, or developer page could be tied to this specific project. The explanation here rests on the county record alone.
What it could mean nearby
- Traffic: a building this size could bring more visits on North New Prospect, especially on worship days and holidays. The records give no traffic figures.
- Parking and site layout: the township review would normally cover parking, driveways and stormwater drainage. The records do not give details.
- Utilities and open space: the records say nothing on sewer, water or the amount of land to be cleared.
Where it stands
The latest county filing, dated 2026-02-11, shows a site plan application. No approval or denial was found. Next, the township land use board would normally review it for completeness, hold a public hearing, and then vote.
- Feb 11, 2026 Latest county filing for the site plan
Want to weigh in? Site plans in Jackson Township are usually decided by the township Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment at a public hearing, and residents can comment at the meeting. Check the township's website for agendas and hearing notices.
Who's behind it
Haler Consulting, LLC · Haler Consulting, LLC is the firm named on the county filing. No official website or description of its other work was found.
Planning terms explained
- Site plan
- A detailed drawing and application showing how a property will be developed, including the building, parking, drainage and access.
- Institutional use
- A category for buildings that serve community purposes, such as houses of worship, schools and civic buildings.
- Shul
- A Yiddish word for a synagogue, a Jewish house of worship.
- Planning Board
- A township body of appointed residents that reviews development applications at public meetings and votes on them.
We searched the web for this project but found nothing beyond the county record, so this explanation is based on the filing alone. Researched by AI from public sources on Nov 1, 2026. It can make mistakes, so check the linked sources and the municipality before relying on it.
Scope estimate for contractors
Estimated construction value: $4.9M
- ~70 roofing squares (assumes 2 stories)
- ~35 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)