Pre-Application
Early coordination with county staff and reviewing agencies.
Development
Sidbury 187
1,751 Homes•700 Acres
New Hanover County
Sidbury 187 is a large residential subdivision planned for northern New Hanover County near Castle Hayne. WilmingtonBiz reported that the project would be built on just over 700 acres bounded by Interstate 140, Sidbury Road, and Crooked Pine Road, adjacent to Sidbury Station. The plan includes 1,751 total housing units across single-family homes, townhomes, and duplexes, with D.R. Horton identified as the developer/builder and McKim & Creed tied to the project plans. The article also reported a three-phase buildout, with full buildout expected in 2032.
Homes Proposed
1,751
Acres
700
Density
2.50 units/ac
Daily Vehicle Trips
Not entered
New Hanover County Process
Approval Timeline
County process steps with project-specific milestones overlaid.
Plan Submitted
Jan 1, 2029
WilmingtonBiz reported phase one was planned for 2029.
Staff Review
Jun 5, 2024
New Hanover County's residential project listing identifies Sidbury 187 as a 1,751-unit performance residential development with a June 5, 2024 TRC meeting date and approved status.
TRC Review
Jun 5, 2024
New Hanover County's residential project listing identifies Sidbury 187 as a 1,751-unit performance residential development with a June 5, 2024 TRC meeting date and approved status.
Preliminary Plan Decision
Jan 1, 2029
WilmingtonBiz reported phase one was planned for 2029.
Construction Plans
Detailed engineering plans are reviewed before land disturbance and infrastructure work.
Permits & Infrastructure
Required county, state, federal, utility, stormwater, and transportation approvals are secured.
Final Plat
The final plat is reviewed after required improvements or guarantees are in place.
Plat Recorded
The approved plat is recorded with the Register of Deeds.
Building Permits
Individual lots may move into building-permit review.
Interactive Plans
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Public Record
News & Updates
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Location Reference
Project Map
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Northern New Hanover County near Castle Hayne, on land bounded by Interstate 140, Sidbury Road, and Crooked Pine Road, next to Sidbury Station.
Coordinates: 34.331352, -77.845245
Official planning context
- Approving authority
- New Hanover County Technical Review Committee
- Jurisdiction
- New Hanover County
Project zoning comes from the planning record. GIS intersections describe the full matched parcel and are informational, not legal surveys.
Latest Update
2024-06-05
WilmingtonBiz reported that the project went before New Hanover County's Technical Review Committee in June 2024 and is approved.
Project Details
- Developer / Applicant
- D.R. Horton
- Engineer / Planner
- McKim & Creed
- Project Type
- Performance Residential Subdivision