Active Projects
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The following are significant projects or plans under development or in the permitting process Projects listed do not represent approved development plans. For projects under the jurisdiction of the Town of Kiawah, interested parties may search the Town’s Online CitizenServe Portal review the current status of any permit, license, project or plan.
The following are significant projects or plans under development or in the permitting process Projects listed do not represent approved development plans. For projects under the jurisdiction of the Town of Kiawah, interested parties may search the Town’s Online CitizenServe Portal review the current status of any permit, license, project or plan.
Andell West
Andell West is a proposed commercial planned development adjacent to Freshfields Village in Unincorporated Charleston County. The development will provide a full size grocery store for the Kiawah, Seabrook and Johns Island communities. In addition, the development will include opportunities for retail and services in-line with the grocery store and throughout. This request is a proposed rezoning of the subject parcel from the Low Density Residential (R-4) Zoning District to the Andell West Commercial Planned Development, PD-185.
Project Location: 830 Kiawah Island Parkway
TMS #: 2050000356
Additional Documents: Andell West Case Materials (ZREZ-06-23-00148)
Project Location: 830 Kiawah Island Parkway
TMS #: 2050000356
Additional Documents: Andell West Case Materials (ZREZ-06-23-00148)
Status Updated: October 23, 2023
Project Status: Unincorporated Charleston County processes all permitting applications for this proposed development. Charleston County Council approved the third reading of this proposed rezoning on October 23, 2023. There are no current updates on a proposed timeline of permitting or construction.
Project Status: Unincorporated Charleston County processes all permitting applications for this proposed development. Charleston County Council approved the third reading of this proposed rezoning on October 23, 2023. There are no current updates on a proposed timeline of permitting or construction.
Cape Point Parking and Emergency Beach Access
The applicant intends to construct a new emergency beach access drive extending from Cape Point Road and 20 parking spaces, along with supporting infrastructure and one stormwater retention dry pond. This project will allow for the partial relocation of the existing Town emergency beach access easement that is located adjacent to the eroding Kiawah River bluff to a location that is inland along an improved access drive away from the eroding bluff. The parking spaces are intended for use by Kiawah Island Club members, guests and employees. The access driveway will also serve as a means of access for servicing The Cape beach club.
Project Location: Lower Beachwalker Drive
TMS #: 20705000011
Permit #: SPR23-000006
Additional Documents:
Letter of Intent
View Proposed Site Plan
Review Comments
Project Location: Lower Beachwalker Drive
TMS #: 20705000011
Permit #: SPR23-000006
Additional Documents:
Letter of Intent
View Proposed Site Plan
Review Comments
Status Updated: Feb. 27, 2024
Latest Project Status Update: Site Plan Review/ Comments Submitted Between Town and Applicant
Please note: depending on the length of comments and number of communications with the applicant and the Town, this process can take considerable time before/if it moves to the next stage.
Latest Project Status Update: Site Plan Review/ Comments Submitted Between Town and Applicant
Please note: depending on the length of comments and number of communications with the applicant and the Town, this process can take considerable time before/if it moves to the next stage.
MUSC Freestanding Emergency Department
The Medical University of South Carolina has announced plans for a sea island medical facility which would provide:
- Access to life-saving medical care in a new free-standing Emergency Room, with trauma rooms, fast-track triage, CT scan and radiology services, full lab services, and helipad
- State-of-the-art imaging and other technologies.
- Convenient access to primary care and other outpatient services, as well as telehealth pods, onsite lab and diagnostic treatment, and physical and occupational therapy treatment rooms..
The proposed project with a target 2025 opening date.
Project Location: 345 Farm Lake View Road (Adjacent to Freshfields Village near proposed Seafields Senior Living).
TMS #: 2050000014
Permit #: SPR24-000001
Additional Documents:
Project Location: 345 Farm Lake View Road (Adjacent to Freshfields Village near proposed Seafields Senior Living).
TMS #: 2050000014
Permit #: SPR24-000001
Additional Documents:
View Update provided at the October 7, 2023 Town Council Meeting
Presentation starts at the 22:00 timestamp of the meeting linked above.
Presentation starts at the 22:00 timestamp of the meeting linked above.
Latest Project Status Update: Site Plan Review/ Comments Submitted Between Town and Applicant
Please note: depending on the length of comments and number of communications with the applicant and the Town, this process can take considerable time before/if it moves to the next stage.
Please note: depending on the length of comments and number of communications with the applicant and the Town, this process can take considerable time before/if it moves to the next stage.
Night Heron Park Activities Building
Kiawah Island Golf Resort (KIGR) is proposing to build a new 7,200 sq. ft. activities building with a concrete-surfaced service yard, a refurbished parking area, and a new parking area. Proposed uses included Nature Center - Community Services, Restaurant / Indoor seating, Arcade - Other Recreational Facilities, and Office.
Project Location: 4000 Sea Forest Drive (Adjacent to the existing Night Heron Park parking area)
TMS #: 209060000092
Permit #: SPR23-000004
Additional Documents: View Proposed Site Plan
Project Location: 4000 Sea Forest Drive (Adjacent to the existing Night Heron Park parking area)
TMS #: 209060000092
Permit #: SPR23-000004
Additional Documents: View Proposed Site Plan
Status Updated: Feb. 7, 2024
Latest Project Status Update: Site Plan Review/ Comments Submitted Between Town and Applicant
Please note: depending on the length of comments and number of communications with the applicant and the Town, this process can take considerable time before/if it moves to the next stage.
Latest Project Status Update: Site Plan Review/ Comments Submitted Between Town and Applicant
Please note: depending on the length of comments and number of communications with the applicant and the Town, this process can take considerable time before/if it moves to the next stage.
Ocean Pines
Ocean Pines is a proposed multifamily residential development (9 condominium buildings).
Project Location: Lot 1 of Parcel 13 along Beachwalker Drive.
TMS#: 2070500118
Permit #: SPR23-000002
Additional Documents:
Project Location: Lot 1 of Parcel 13 along Beachwalker Drive.
TMS#: 2070500118
Permit #: SPR23-000002
Additional Documents:
Status Updated: March 12, 2024
Latest Project Status Update: Site Plan Review/ Comments Submitted Between Town and Applicant. The Town has hired a third-party engineer to review the submitted plans.
Please note: depending on the length of comments and number of communications with the applicant and the Town, this process can take considerable time before/if it moves to the next stage.
Latest Project Status Update: Site Plan Review/ Comments Submitted Between Town and Applicant. The Town has hired a third-party engineer to review the submitted plans.
Please note: depending on the length of comments and number of communications with the applicant and the Town, this process can take considerable time before/if it moves to the next stage.
The West End at Beachwalker
The West End at Beachwalker (Upper Beachwalker) is a multifamily residential development (12 condominium buildings) proposed for northern parcels along Beachwalker Drive. The Town has hired a third-party engineer to review the submitted plans.
Project Location: Upper Beachwalker Drive
TMS #: 2070500117
Permit #: SPR23-000003
Additional Documents:
Project Location: Upper Beachwalker Drive
TMS #: 2070500117
Permit #: SPR23-000003
Additional Documents:
Review Comments
Revised Plans
Landscape Plans
Support Documents 2
W&S Review Memo 01.05.24
Review Comments 03.08.24
Revised Plans and Support Documents 03.18.24
Status Updated: March 8, 2024
Latest Project Status Update: Site Plan Review/ Comments Submitted Between Town and Applicant. The Town has hired a third-party engineer to review the submitted plans.
Please note: depending on the length of comments and number of communications with the applicant and the Town, this process can take considerable time before/if it moves to the next stage.
Latest Project Status Update: Site Plan Review/ Comments Submitted Between Town and Applicant. The Town has hired a third-party engineer to review the submitted plans.
Please note: depending on the length of comments and number of communications with the applicant and the Town, this process can take considerable time before/if it moves to the next stage.