Swampland fill for future residential use on East Harding
St. Charles Parish
Summary
An applicant wants to fill swampland with recycled concrete and sand, saying it's for a future home, but never submitted a development plan. Staff recommended denial because clearing land with no plan isn't an acceptable use under the coastal program.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
The parcel owner would gain usable, potentially resalable land if approved.
Wetlands would be lost if the fill proceeds without justification or mitigation.
Mentions & discussions (3)
SCP Coastal Zone Advisory Committee 12:00 PM (trimmed) - Jun 9, 2026
The parish denied Karvon Mitchell's application to clear land off East Harding because no land-use determination was obtained. The applicant can appeal within 15 days or submit a revised application addressing the program's concerns.
SCP Coastal Zone Advisory Committee 12:00 PM (trimmed) - May 12, 2026
An applicant wants to fill swampland with recycled concrete and sand, saying it's for a future home, but never submitted a development plan. Staff recommended denial because clearing land with no plan isn't an acceptable use under the coastal program.
SCP Coastal Zone Advisory Committee 12:00 PM (trimmed) - Apr 14, 2026
Karvon Mitchell wants to fill swampland with recycled concrete and sand for future residential use along East Harding Road. The 25-day public comment window just opened, and staff haven't finalized their report.
Related development
Karvon Mitchell land clearing
The land can't be cleared as proposed, preserving the site pending appeal or a revised plan.
P20260073 - Karvon Mitchell
If the denial stands, the wetlands stay untouched; the applicant could reapply with a real development plan.
East Harding swampland fill for residential use
Could open land for future homes along East Harding, but it's still early — residents have 25 days to weigh in.
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