Please note that our submission protocols have changed. All application materials should first be e-mailed to planning@worcesterma.gov for staff review to ensure completeness and accuracy prior to delivery of the original in hardcopy. 15 hardcopies are no longer required. Please contact our office prior to submission with questions.
The Planning Board's responsibilities include reviewing site plans, parking plans and subdivision plans; proposing and making recommendations regarding zoning ordinance changes; and supporting long-range planning initiatives.
Meet 1 - 2 times per month on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.
Please review the Meeting Schedule for meeting dates and application deadlines.
Date/Time of Next Meeting: Wednesday October 11th, 2023
Pending Applications & Meeting Materials
PB-2022-029 - 128 ALVARADO AVE (DEFINITIVE SUBDIVISION AMENDMENT AND DEFINITIVE SITE PLAN)
PB-2023-028 - 34 (AKA 34,36, & 38) BLACKSTONE RIVER RD. - (DEFINITIVE SUBDIVISION MTOB AND DEFINITIVE SIE PLAN)
PB-2023-045 - 790 SALISBURY STREET (PSP DFS SP CLUSTER)
PB-2023-046 - 224 SHREWSBURY STREET (DEFINITIVE SITE PLAN)
PB-2023-053 - 781-783 GROVE STREET - DSP EOT AND SP EOT
PB-2023-060 - 15A&B MARS STREET - DEFINITIVE FRONTAGE SUBDIVISION 8-9
PB-2023-062 - 112 & 116 RODNEY ST (DEFINITIVE SITE PLAN)
PB-2023-063 - 19 CHEQUESSET ROAD (DEFINITIVE FRONTAGE SUBDIVISION)
PB-2023-064 - 77 COHASSET STREET (DEFINITIVE FRONTAGE SUBDIVISION)
PB-2023-066 - LAKESIDE APARTMENTS PHASE 1 (DEFINITIVE SITE PLAN - MTOB
PB-2023-069 - 173 LAKE AVENUE NORTH (DFS & DSP)
PB-2023-071 - 16 & 52 GREAT BROOK VALLEY (DSPA)
ST-2023-006 - EVELYN STREET & NARRAGANSETT AVE (CONVERT TO PUBLIC) 7-26
ST-2023-007 - LEBANON STREET (CONVERT TO PUBLIC) 7-26
ZA-2023-004 - 546 CAMBRIDGE ST (MAP AMEND) - 7-26
ZA-2023-005 - 440-474 GROVE ST (MAP AMEND) - 7-26
ZA-2023-006 - 485 GROVE ST & CHADWICK ST (MAP AMEND) - 7-26 PH
ZA-2023-007 - MILL STREET & COES POND (MAP AMEND) - 7-26
ZA-2023-008 - 0 GRAFTON STREET (BG-3 & CCOD-E EXTENSION)
The Planning Board's policy regarding receipt of complete applications and procedures for receipt of revisions as well as postponements and continuations has recently changed. Please refer to our Application Review Policy or contact Planning Division staff for more information.
Please note that a digital copy of all applications, plans and materials must be submitted as a PDF file to planning@worcesterma.gov. Please refer to applicable instructions for additional details.
The division of a tract of land into two (2) or more lots shall not be deemed to constitute a subdivision within the meaning of the Subdivision Control Law if, at any time when it is made, every lot within the tract so divided has frontage and access on:
The Street Numbering - Change of Address Request process is to be used whenever a proposed new structure or sub address does not have an address. It can also be used if a change of address is needed. This could be for development on a vacant property, the addition of another structure to an existing property or the addition or reconfiguration of interior spaces.
For information on all city permits, licenses and fees, visit Permit Center
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Worcester, MA 01608
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