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Site Plan Delay Cost Calculator
Site plan delays hit carry and start date.
Total delay cost
$924,750
Carry cost
$519,750
Revenue lost
$405,000
How the math works
Carry = capital × rate × months/12. Revenue lost = monthly × months. Total = sum.
$7.7M × 9% × 9/12 = $520k carry. + $405k revenue lost = $925k total cost from 9-month site plan delay.
How to Use
- Enter land basis.
- Enter committed capital.
- Enter carry rate %.
- Enter delay months.
- Enter lost revenue monthly.
- Read total delay cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why delays happen?
Staff review backlog. Incomplete submissions (most common). Engineering comment cycles (each round = 30-60 days). Utility company coordination. Stormwater management review. Variance or amendment required mid-process. Plan for 2-3 comment cycles realistically.
Typical duration?
Simple site plan: 3-6 months. Complex mixed-use: 9-18 months. Subdivision: 6-12 months (more agency sign-offs). Large projects: 12-36 months with multiple phases of approval. Comment cycles vary by jurisdiction.
Reducing delay?
Complete, high-quality submissions first time. Pre-application meeting to align with staff expectations. Retain expediter. Respond to comments within 7-10 days. Schedule early utility coordination. Political/administrative relationships matter for fast-track handling.
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