Will County planning panel denies large accessory-building variance after neighbor objections

Nov 5, 2025

The Will County Planning and Zoning Commission denied a variance request from Jeremy and Jennifer Allen to build a 2,160 sq ft detached accessory building in New Lenox Township after staff recommended denial and neighbors raised concerns about scale, drainage and neighborhood character.

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The Will County Planning and Zoning Commission on Nov. 4 denied a request from Jeremy and Jennifer Allen to construct a large detached accessory building at their New Lenox Township property after staff recommended denial and neighbors objected to the proposal.

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