If you live in South Brunswick or you’re shopping for a home between Shallotte and the South Carolina line, November is a month to pay attention to the county’s meeting calendar. Brunswick County has posted public hearing notices for several new-home and rezoning requests in the southwestern part of the county, including a proposed 172-lot Beazer Homes subdivision near Longwood and a 130-home planned development on U.S. 17 near Sunset Beach. None of these are approved yet. Here’s what’s on the table, where it is, and what it could mean for you.
What’s on the November Hearing Calendar
All of the items below come from public hearing notices posted on the Brunswick County Permits and Development news page in late October 2026. Every hearing is in the Commissioners Chambers of the David R. Sandifer Administration Building at the county government center in Bolivia.
Heron Bluff near Longwood (Planning Board, Nov. 9 at 4 p.m.)
According to the county’s SS-293 notice, posted Oct. 23, Beazer Homes LLC has applied for Heron Bluff, a major subdivision of 172 single-family lots on about 80.18 acres at 7255 and 7269 Ridgewood Trail NW and Longwood Road NW (N.C. 904) near Longwood. That works out to an overall density of 2.15 homes per acre. A local real estate listing site describes the plan as four phases ranging from 36 to 48 homes each, but the timing of any construction hasn’t been announced, and the plan could still change at or after the hearing.
Longwood has long been one of the quieter, more rural corners of the county, with larger lots and farmland just inland from Ocean Isle Beach and Sunset Beach. A neighborhood of this size would be a noticeable change for the N.C. 904 corridor.
Jackson-Hill near Sunset Beach (Commissioners, Nov. 16 at 6 p.m.)
The county’s PD-187 notice, posted Oct. 30, describes Jackson-Hill as a planned development of 130 single-family homes on about 48.79 acres at 7460 Ocean Hwy W (U.S. 17) near Sunset Beach, for an overall density of 2.66 homes per acre.
Todd Road near Shallotte (Commissioners, Nov. 16 at 6 p.m.)
Under case Z-942, an applicant is asking to rezone about 77.52 acres at 4651 Todd Road SW near Shallotte from industrial and neighborhood commercial zoning to R-7500, the county’s medium-density residential district. The request also asks to change the county’s land use plan map for the property from industrial and low-density residential to medium-density residential. In other words, land that was planned for industry could be planned for homes instead.
Commercial rezoning near Calabash (Commissioners, Nov. 16 at 6 p.m.)
Case Z-948 would rezone about 22.84 acres at 9920 and 9990 Ocean Hwy W and 61 Calabash Road NW near Calabash from neighborhood commercial to commercial low density. That’s a commercial request, not a housing one, but it sits on the same busy stretch of U.S. 17 that serves Calabash, Carolina Shores, and Sunset Beach.
Why the Commissioners Are Hearing More of These Cases
If you’ve followed county meetings this year, you may have noticed more zoning hearings landing on the commissioners’ agenda. As the State Port Pilot reported on Oct. 14, 2026, House Bill 1222 gave Brunswick County commissioners the job of holding public hearings on zoning decisions in the unincorporated county, which used to happen at the planning board. We covered that change in more detail in our post on who approves new Brunswick County neighborhoods now.
What This Means If You Already Own Nearby
- Traffic and road access. N.C. 904 and U.S. 17 carry a lot of beach and commuter traffic already. If you live along these corridors, it’s worth looking at the site plans for entrance locations and any road improvements.
- The feel of the area. Rural stretches like Longwood can change quickly once utilities and a national builder arrive. Some owners welcome more nearby shopping and services; others value the open space. Either way, it’s better to know early.
- Home values. New construction nearby doesn’t automatically raise or lower values. It adds choice for buyers, which can mean more competition for resale homes, while also bringing amenities over time. How it plays out depends on price point and pace.
- Your voice counts. Public hearings are the formal chance to speak. The county planning board page explains how to sign up to comment.
What This Means If You’re Buying
For buyers, these notices are an early look at where future inventory may come from. A proposed subdivision usually takes a long time to go from hearing to finished homes, so don’t plan your search around it. But if you’re considering a resale home or a lot near Longwood, Shallotte, or Sunset Beach, ask what’s proposed nearby before you make an offer. Your due diligence period is the right time to check zoning on surrounding land, pull up the county’s development dashboards and maps, and ask about utilities and flood zones for the specific property.
How to Follow Along
- Check the Brunswick County Planning Board page and the county’s Agendas and Minutes Portal for agenda packets, site plans, and replays.
- Note the dates: Planning Board on Monday, Nov. 9 at 4 p.m., and the Board of Commissioners on Monday, Nov. 16 at 6 p.m.
- Questions about a specific case can go to the Brunswick County Planning Department, listed on each notice.
FAQ
Has Heron Bluff been approved?
No. As of Nov. 2, 2026, Heron Bluff is a proposal scheduled for a Brunswick County Planning Board hearing on Nov. 9. The plan could be approved, denied, or changed.
Where exactly is Heron Bluff?
The county notice places it at 7255 and 7269 Ridgewood Trail NW and Longwood Road NW (N.C. 904) near Longwood, inland from Ocean Isle Beach and Sunset Beach.
Does the Todd Road rezoning mean homes will be built there?
Not by itself. A rezoning changes what’s allowed on the land. Any neighborhood would still need its own plans and approvals.
Can I speak at these hearings?
Yes. Public hearings are open to the public, and the county’s planning board page explains how to sign in to speak.
Thinking About Buying or Selling in South Brunswick?
Whether you own near Longwood, Shallotte, or Sunset Beach, or you’re trying to decide between new construction and a resale home, we’re happy to walk you through what’s planned nearby and what it means for your plans. Contact Aspyre Collective to talk with a local agent.
