Published October 28, 2026 | Written by the Mission Realty Team.
Two Henrico residential proposals hit a wall at the Planning Commission this month. According to Richmond BizSense, commissioners recommended denial of both a 52-home subdivision called Greenwood Trace and a 28-unit condo project beside the Brook Run Shopping Center. Neither decision is final. Both cases now move to the Board of Supervisors unless the applicants withdraw first.
If you live near either site, or you are weighing a home purchase in the Brookland or Fairfield areas, here is what was proposed, why commissioners balked, and how to read a recommendation of denial.
What Is Greenwood Trace?
Greenwood Trace is a plan from Loftis Real Estate and Development for 52 detached homes on about 15 acres near Glover Park, west of Braxton Avenue. The property is zoned R-2, a single-family residential district. The request needed rezoning approval to allow the layout the developer wanted.
The plan had already been scaled back. An earlier version called for 145 units and included townhomes. The current version dropped to detached houses only, which is the kind of change neighbors often ask for. Even so, county staff recommended deferral, citing concerns about lot sizes and the design of a shared-use path. Brookland District representative Christopher Phelps then led the move to recommend denial.
What Is Proposed at Brook Run?
The second case involves 28 two-story condominiums on about 2 acres beside the Brook Run Shopping Center, next to the existing Lakeside Landing condos. The developer is Ridge Homes LLC, led by Eric Walker. A previous version of the project, 21 townhomes, was withdrawn last year.
A key sticking point was access. Residents of Lakeside Landing, through their homeowners association, opposed a vehicle connection between the two communities. Fairfield District chair Jaron Dandridge and the other commissioners ultimately sided with recommending denial. Infill projects like this are common across the county, and the connection question is often what decides them.
What a Denial Recommendation Does and Does Not Mean
The Planning Commission is an advisory body. It recommends, and the Board of Supervisors makes the final call. A board can follow a recommendation, reverse it, or send a case back for changes. Applicants can also withdraw or revise before a vote, which has happened on both of these sites before.
For a deeper look at how this process works, see our guide to how rezonings and conditional use permits work in Chesterfield and Henrico. Note that Henrico uses the term provisional use permit, while Chesterfield uses conditional use permit.
Talk with our team before you make an offer. We can help you check zoning, pending cases and nearby plans for any home you are considering in Henrico or the surrounding area.
Other Henrico Items From the Same Meeting
The commission also recommended approval of Pinnacle Living’s proposed 350-unit senior living complex on the Virginia Crossings Hotel site. We covered the details in our post on the Pinnacle Living senior community plan. Two other cases were deferred to November 12: a 20-home subdivision at the site long known as the Cactus House on Staples Mill Road, which BizSense reported earlier this month, and a project called Oasis Point at 7900 Osborne Turnpike.
How Nearby Homeowners and Buyers Can Follow Along
Rezoning cases are public, and you do not need to be an expert to follow one. The county posts agendas, staff reports and meeting dates on the Henrico County website. Our walkthrough on checking what is being built near a Richmond home before you buy and our guide to tracking development before approval explain where to look and what questions to ask.
If you are shopping in the area, browse current Richmond area listings, review the Henrico County community guide, and compare options for new construction homes in Richmond.
Projects like Greenwood Trace and Brook Run show how quickly a plan can change between a first proposal and a final vote. If you are planning a move, our preferred lenders can help you understand your budget while you watch how these cases play out.
Frequently asked questions
What did the Henrico Planning Commission decide about Greenwood Trace?
Commissioners recommended denial of Greenwood Trace, a proposed 52-home subdivision on about 15 acres near Glover Park. The case now goes to the Board of Supervisors unless the developer withdraws it.
How many homes were originally proposed for Greenwood Trace?
An earlier version of the plan called for 145 units including townhomes. The current plan is 52 detached homes.
What is the Brook Run condo project?
It is a proposal from Ridge Homes LLC for 28 two-story condominiums on about 2 acres beside the Brook Run Shopping Center and next to the Lakeside Landing condos.
Why did the Lakeside Landing HOA oppose the Brook Run plan?
The association opposed a proposed vehicle connection between the existing condo community and the new project.
Is a Planning Commission recommendation of denial final?
No. The commission is advisory. The Henrico Board of Supervisors makes the final decision on rezoning and permit requests.
Can a developer still change a plan after a denial recommendation?
Yes. Applicants can revise a plan, request a deferral or withdraw before the Board of Supervisors votes.
What other Henrico cases were on the same agenda?
The commission recommended approval of Pinnacle Living’s 350-unit senior living project and deferred a 20-home subdivision on Staples Mill Road and the Oasis Point project to November 12.
Where can I find Henrico zoning case information?
The Henrico County website posts agendas and staff reports for Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors meetings.
What is the difference between a provisional use permit and a conditional use permit?
Henrico County uses the term provisional use permit, while Chesterfield County uses conditional use permit. Both allow a use that is not automatically permitted in a zoning district.
