Leland is preparing for one of the largest development conversations on its calendar this month. On Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026, Town Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed development agreement for Jackey’s Creek — a roughly 1,336.63-acre mixed-use project along U.S. 17 and N.C. 133.
If you live in Brunswick Forest, Mallory Creek, Westgate or anywhere along that corridor, or you are shopping for a home in Leland, this hearing is worth your attention. Development agreements set long-term rules for how a large site can grow, and neighbors usually get one clear chance to speak before council decides whether to enter the agreement.
What the Town Has Noticed
According to the Town of Leland Public Hearings notice posted for Nov. 19:
- When: 6:00 p.m., or shortly thereafter, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026
- Where: Leland Town Hall, Council Chambers, 102 Town Hall Drive
- Developer: Atkinson Trail Developers, Inc.
- Parcel: Brunswick County Parcel Number 0470002402, about 1,336.63 acres
- Location: along U.S. 17 and Highway 133, northeast of Brunswick Forest and Mallory Creek and southwest of Westgate
- Current zoning: FlexCode Zone (FCZ) and Planned Unit Development (PUD)
- Proposed use: mixed-use residential, retail/commercial, and institutional
The hearing is held under Article 10 of Chapter 160D of the North Carolina General Statutes. Residents may sign up to speak for or against the town entering into the development agreement. Written comments are accepted up to 24 hours before the meeting.
Why a Development Agreement Matters
A development agreement is not the same thing as a single subdivision plat. It is a negotiated contract between a town and a developer that can lock in zoning expectations, phasing, infrastructure commitments and other terms over many years. For a site this size, those terms shape traffic on U.S. 17 and N.C. 133, school demand, commercial services and the eventual mix of housing types.
Leland has already moved through earlier Jackey’s Creek steps, including annexation work reported in prior years. The Nov. 19 hearing is specifically about whether the town should enter this development agreement — not a vague “growth is coming” discussion.
What Nearby Homeowners and Buyers Should Watch
- Traffic and access: Ask how the agreement handles driveway spacing, signal timing and connections to existing neighborhoods along U.S. 17 / N.C. 133.
- Housing mix: Mixed-use projects often include a range of product types. Listen for density ranges and whether institutional uses (schools, civic buildings) are identified.
- Timeline: Large sites build in phases. A development agreement can set expectations for when roads, utilities and commercial pads appear.
- Neighbor impact: Brunswick Forest, Mallory Creek and Westgate residents should review any concept maps in the agenda packet before the hearing.
If you are under contract in Leland this month, you do not need to pause your closing over a hearing notice alone. You do want to know whether your street sits next to a future collector road or commercial edge so your inspection period questions stay focused.
How to Participate
Plan to arrive early on Nov. 19 if you want to speak. Check the town calendar and agenda packet when posted for maps and draft agreement language. Questions about the hearing process can go to the Town Clerk’s Office at 910-332-4297, as listed on the public hearings page.
How This Fits Leland’s Growth Story
Leland has spent the last several years balancing rapid residential growth with commercial services along U.S. 17. A project of more than 1,300 acres sits in the same conversation as parks planning, road resurfacing and noise-ordinance enforcement — topics we cover because they shape day-to-day life after closing, not just the listing photos.
Buyers comparing Leland with Hampstead, Porters Neck or Southport often ask where the next wave of rooftops will land. Jackey’s Creek is one of the clearest answers on the west side of the Cape Fear. Use the Nov. 19 hearing to hear the town’s and developer’s commitments in public, then decide how close you want to live to that future edge.
FAQ
Is Jackey’s Creek already approved to build homes?
The Nov. 19 item is a public hearing on a development agreement. Zoning on the site is already FCZ and PUD according to the town notice, but the agreement itself is what council will consider after public comment.
Will this raise my taxes overnight?
A hearing notice does not change your tax bill. Long-term, large projects can affect service costs and the tax base. Watch council discussion for any public-facility commitments tied to the agreement.
I am buying near Brunswick Forest. Should I wait?
Not automatically. Use the hearing and agenda packet to understand adjacency, buffers and road connections, then decide whether the home still fits your five-year plan.
Want a Clear Read on Leland Growth?
We track Leland’s major corridor projects because they change how buyers compare Brunswick Forest, Mallory Creek, Westgate and newer villages along U.S. 17. Contact Aspyre Collective and we will help you weigh Jackey’s Creek next to the neighborhoods you are actually touring.
