Public comment period: April 7, 2025 – May 7, 2025

Description of the action: The applicant has applied for a new permit for the Mall Drive Apartments project. The project is located at 1650 Mall Drive, North Chesterfield, Virginia. The proposed activity is the construction of a 473-unit apartment complex with a community center, pool, and associated parking and infrastructure. The proposed activity would affect 4.75 acres of wetlands. The proposed activity would affect wetlands in the James River watershed. To compensate for the surface waters affected, the applicant would purchase 9.50 wetland mitigation credits. DEQ’s tentative decision is to issue the permit.

Applicant name and registration number: Mall Drive Apartments, LLC (11128234)

Facility name and address: Mall Drive Apartments - The project is located at 1650 Mall Drive, North Chesterfield, Virginia and includes a project area of approximately 33 acres in Chesterfield County.

DEQ Contact:

Bryan Jones, Piedmont Regional Office

Phone: 804-712-4001