Capano Management seeks dismissal as Belmead Farms development heads to Delaware Supreme Court

by Drew Bellinger, WDEL July 8, 2026

A battle over a proposed mixed-use development of the 73 acre Belmead Farms along Route 24 in Lewes is now headed to the Delaware Supreme Court after the project's developer filed a motion to dismiss an appeal challenging the project's approval.

Back in January, the Route 24 Alliance appealed the Sussex County Council's decision to rezone the land for the Belmead Farms development. Now, Capano Management, the project's developer, has filed a motion seeking dismissal of the case.

The dispute over the proposed development at Belmead Farms, located off Route 24 in Lewes, has been one of the county's most controversial land-use debates for years.

The property could become home to a large mixed-use development, but residents remain divided over whether the project is beneficial for the community. According to Capano Management, the project plans include more than 300 apartment-style homes and ground-floor retail spaces.

Some residents have described the proposal as "a nightmare," while others say, "I think growth is good."

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