Design Board Reviews 350 Grand Oaks Apartment Plan
The Charleston Design Review Board reviewed a conceptual design for a mixed apartment and townhome project in West Ashley.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Apartments
Live Poll
Is new housing development in your area changing it for the better?
The proposed development at 350 Grand Oaks Boulevard would include 348 apartments and 33 townhomes, and the Design Review Board reviewed the conceptual design. The developer has scaled back tree removal after earlier pushback, and the land has not been up-zoned.
Why it matters
The city has identified a need for housing, and the project aligns with Charleston's comprehensive plan to add high-density, mixed housing in West Ashley. Neighbors have raised concerns about increased traffic and tree loss in the area's green space.
The proposal calls for 348 apartments and 33 townhomes on the 350 Grand Oaks Boulevard site. The project still must clear preliminary, technical and final design reviews before construction can proceed.
The players
City of Charleston
The City of Charleston is the municipal government overseeing planning review and zoning for the West Ashley site.
The details
The Design Review Board's focus is mainly on height, scale and mass, and it is considering how townhouses are positioned relative to apartment buildings to create a transition from the boulevard into the development. City planners are weighing access points toward West Ashley Circle and a planned Savannah Highway extension to keep traffic off neighborhood streets.
Timeline
Design Review Board reviewed the conceptual design on November 2, 2026.
Ground could be broken six to 12 months after review, depending on review and permit processes.
Roadmap
The proposal follows the City of Charleston's comprehensive plan goal of adding high-density, mixed housing in West Ashley. The land has not been up-zoned, so the project must still work within existing zoning as it moves through review.
West Ashley residents near the site may see changes in traffic patterns and tree cover as the project moves forward. Access point decisions toward West Ashley Circle and the planned Savannah Highway extension would shape how much traffic reaches neighborhood streets.
The takeaway
Residents interested in West Ashley housing can follow upcoming design, technical and permit reviews to see how the 350 Grand Oaks Boulevard plan changes. Watching access point and tree preservation decisions offers a clear view of how the city balances new homes with neighborhood concerns.
Further reading
Explore more on Charleston Apartments as West Ashley housing plans take shape.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Live5news.
Live Poll
Is new housing development in your area changing it for the better?
