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Envision Hanover Revisited

Envision Hanover Revisited

On October 28, 2026, the Board of Supervisors approved changes to the General Land Use Plan.

Background

In 2023, Hanover County updated its Comprehensive Plan, a policy document that serves as a long-term guide for growth and development. Since its adoption, the Board of Supervisors has referenced the Comprehensive Plan when considering development proposals and policy changes. One key component of the Comprehensive Plan is the General Land Use Plan, which identifies where different uses (agricultural, residential, commercial, etc.) may be appropriate in the future.

From September 2025 - October 2026, the Board of Supervisors discussed the General Land Use Plan, based upon stakeholder feedback received since the 2023 update was adopted. If you’d like to read the currently adopted Comprehensive Plan, please visit www.envisionhanover.com.

The Board of Supervisors approved the amendments on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 9 of the amendments were approved as presented, and another amendment was approved with revisions (Mechanicsville #2).

Specific Changes

Group A

(title) Chickahominy 1 Northeast of the intersection of Atlee and Studley Roads. (left map) Current Land Use: Suburban High Residential (3 – 7 units/acre) (right map) Proposed Land Use: Suburban Neighborhood Residential (1.5 – 3 units/acre)

(title) Chickahominy 2 West line of US Route 301 south of Caldwell Park (left map) Current Land Use: Suburban Neighborhood Residential (1.5 – 3 units/acre) (right map) Proposed Land Use: Neighborhood Commercial

(title) Cold Harbor 1 South line of US Route 360 at Battlefield Park Elementary School: (left map) Current Land Use: Highway Commercial, Neighborhood Commercial (right map) Proposed Land Use: Highway Commercial, Parks and Conserved Lands

M 1 - Mechanicsville 1 North line of US Route 360 and US Route 360 Business, east of Shady Grove Road and west of Interstate 295: Current Land Use: Suburban Center (up to 15 units/acre) Proposed Lande Use: Highway Commercial, Multi-Family Residential (8 – 15 units/acre), Suburban High Residential (3 – 7 units/acre)

(title) Mechanicsville 2 South line of US Route 360, east of Meadow Drive and west of Brandy Run Drive: (left map) Current Land Use: Multi-Family Residential (8 – 15 units/acre) (right map) Proposed Land Use: Highway Commercial, Suburban Neighborhood Residential (1.5 – 3 units/acre)

* Approved amendment changed this area to Suburban High Residential (Mechanicsville #2)

(title) Cold Harbor 1 South line of US Route 360 at Battlefield Park Elementary School: (left map) Current Land Use: Highway Commercial, Neighborhood Commercial (right map) Proposed Land Use: Highway Commercial, Parks and Conserved Lands

Group B

(title) Beaverdam 1 Along both sides of the South Anna River, east of Interstate 95, between Old Ridge and Hickory Hill Roads: (left map) Current Land Use: Employment Center, Highway Commercial, Suburban Transitional Residential (up to 1.5 units/acre) (right map) Proposed Land Use: Rural/Agricultural (1 unit per 6.25 acres), removal from the Suburban Service Area

(title) Beaverdam 2 West of the Town of Ashland, northeast of the intersection of Elmont and Yowell Roads: (left map) Current Land Use: Suburban Transitional Residential (up to 1.5 units/acre) (right map) Proposed Land Use: Rural/Agricultural (1 unit per 6.25 acres), removal from the Suburban Service Area

Image showing proposed Henry #1 change.

(title) South Anna 2 South line of Ashland Road to the Henrico County line between US Route 33 and Pouncey Tract Road: (left map) Current Land Use: Suburban Neighborhood Residential (1.5 – 3 units/acre), Employment Center, Neighborhood Commercial (right map) Proposed Land Use: Rural/Agricultural (1 unit per 6.25 acres), removal from the Suburban Service Area