A Rendering for the New Development at 47 Chestnut Street, Dover
A rendering for the new development at 47 Chestnut Street in Dover shows a mixed-use building with more than 170 residential units, a restaurant, and commercial space. (Provided by the City of Dover.)
DOVER — Demolition of the existing building at 47 Chestnut St. is progressing, with plans for a mixed-use development on the site, featuring over 170 residential units, a restaurant, and commercial space.
The project, initially approved by the city Planning Board in 2022, received an extension in March 2025. Prior to this, the property housed Family Dollar, a NH State Liquor Store, and Iron Empire Gym, but it has been vacant for years. The demolition permit was issued in early November.
The delay in the project's progression, attributed to financing, was noted by Francis Bruton of the Bruton & Berube law firm in a request for an extension submitted to the city in spring 2025.
Details of the Dover 47 Chestnut St. Project
An aerial site plan shows the building to include:
- A restaurant with outdoor seating
- A club room
- Fitness and co-working spaces
- A courtyard closest to the Cochecho River
The application specifies 173 residential units, a restaurant, and commercial space on the first floor. The upper four floors will house a mix of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units. Over half of the units are expected to be studios or one-bedroom, with nine proposed as two-story townhomes.
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