Cambridge Asset Holdings, LLC - Critical Area Permit Application Public Hearing

SCDES BCM will hold an in-person public hearing to receive comments on the proposed critical area permit applications on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM. The public hearing will be held at the Wadmalaw Island Community Center located at 5605 Katy Hill Road, Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487.

During the public hearing, SCDES BCM staff will provide an overview of the proposed projects and the Department's regulatory authorities, and will accept verbal comments for the record to be considered prior to making a final decision.  This hearing is designed so that SCDES BCM staff can gather comments as to the merits of the project and consider all information when making a decision based on the Coastal Tidelands and Wetlands Act, Department regulations, and policies. To ensure the Department gathers all presented information and has an opportunity to hear all comments, direct questioning during the open comment portion of the public hearing will not be allowed. 

The public comment period for the permit applications will remain open until close of business Wednesday, January 28, 2026. SCDES BCM's final permit decision will be made available on this webpage and by email or mail to everyone on the SCDES BCM’s mailing list who requested to be notified of the final Department decision.

Please complete the registration form before January 14, 2026 if you plan to participate in the public hearing.

Written comments for the 1229 Harts Bluff Road CAP application and for the 1239 Harts Bluff Road CAP application will continue to be accepted through the public notice page until January 28, 2026. 

For technical information regarding the critical area permit application, please contact Eva Beck at (843) 953-9073 or Eva.Beck@des.sc.gov.