Land use · Capital projects
Projects
Development applications, capital projects, and notices of intent currently before Amesbury's land-use boards.
approved
12 S Hunt Rd - Enforcement
Earthwork and regrading for a proposed ~400,000 sq ft manufacturing facility on a combined ~70‑acre site, including a revised impervious area and detailed SWPPP and stormwater controls; Planning Board decision issued July 10, 2023 with final cut/fill calculations required before construction access work begins.
approved
38-40 Prospect St
The project renovates two historic duplexes at 38 and 40 Prospect Street, places preservation restrictions on them, and creates a new lot with a single‑family house for a total of five residential units.
approved
1 Haverhill Rd
Needham Bank applied for replacement and new signage at 1 Haverhill Rd.; the Planning Board approved two acrylic wall signs and one ground cabinet sign (total 64.5 sq ft) on Sept. 22, 2025.
approved
212 Lions Mouth Rd - Certificate of Compliance
Rooftop solar installation at 212 Lions Mouth Rd: 17 panels (7.48 kW DC) on Roof #1 with structural review and post-installation affidavit filed as part of a Certificate of Compliance submission.
No recent activity
6 Dennett Street - Enforcement
approved
471 Main St - Notice of Intent
approved
26 Market St
A single non-illuminated projecting storefront sign (36" x 22.5") for Lamacchia Realty at 20 Market St., approved by the Planning Board on August 11, 2025, pending a building permit.
approved
28 Back River Rd - Site Plan Review
Site Plan Review application to convert a two‑story barn at 28 Back River Rd into a one‑bedroom ADU, including new below‑ground water and sewer connections.
approved
37 Clarks Road - Site Plan Review
Site Plan approval was granted July 29, 2024 to replace the former Friendly’s at 37 Clark’s Road with a ~2,400 sf Starbucks coffee shop with drive‑through, subject to site, stormwater, traffic, landscaping, signage and construction conditions.
approved
25 Cedar Street - Notice of Intent
Notice of Intent for stormwater and roof‑drainage improvements at the Lofts at Clark’s Pond (15 & 25 Cedar St) with temporary disturbance in FEMA Zone A and the 100–200 ft Riverfront Area and an Order of Conditions issued August 4, 2025.
No recent activity
14 Merrimac St
No recent activity
61 Haverhill Rd
License certificate for a construction supervisor with no project details provided for 61 Haverhill Rd.
approved
Unspecified (extension request under NOI SE002-1306) - Extension
approved
24 Old Merril St - Certificate of Compliance
approved
8 Birch Lane - Amendment
approved
15 Cedar St - Request for Determination
Stormwater and drainage upgrades at the Lofts at Clarks Pond (25 Cedar St.) including roof drain reconfiguration, new pipe tie‑ins, curb removal and a crushed‑stone infiltration trench; the Conservation Commission determined the work is within the Buffer Zone and requires a Notice of Intent.
approved
S Hunt Rd - Enforcement
Wetland replication at 12–14 South Hunt Road was constructed to 3,145 SF (a 3:1 replication:fill ratio); fall 2023 monitoring found wetland hydrology and greater than 90% native plant cover.
No recent activity
South Hunt Rd (various locations) - Notice of Intent
Amesbury Sports Ventures requests a partial Certificate of Compliance for the WPA Order of Conditions at 12-14 S Hunt Road.
approved
14 S Hunt Rd - Enforcement
approved
39-41 Hillside Dr - ANR
approved
58 Pleasant Valley Road - Notice of Intent
The owner proposes to demolish a 590‑sf preexisting house at 58 Pleasant Valley Road and build a new 1,002‑sf single‑family home; the Conservation Commission issued an Order of Conditions and the ZBA granted a Special Permit on July 10, 2025.
approved
28 Back River Road - Request for Determination
Convert a two‑story unfinished barn at 28 Back River Road into a one‑bedroom, 1.5‑bath accessory dwelling unit with new below‑ground water and sewer connections to the main house.
approved
91 High St
approved
15 Middle Rd