Potential late‑night gatherings of 80–100 guests in two central outdoor pavilions, creating activity and noise that could carry well into the night

The proposed Sanctuary Estates development includes 32 cabins, two outdoor pavilions, two barrel saunas and two fire pits positioned just over 75 feet from the nearest residential home. Given this close proximity, many residents are concerned about how concentrated activity in these areas could affect the peace, privacy, safety and rural character of the surrounding neighborhood and town.

Tiny cabins are less than 400 sq feet which encourages large group gathering outside.

A venue sold for extended celebrations which prompts potential concerns about noise, drinking, public safety, and impaired driving through town and near residential neighborhoods.

*Image is AI generated based on Site Plan

Location

Sandown's last commercial property, zoned residential and business, abutting the Riverbend Estates and Stoneford neighborhoods.

Address

412 Main Street, Sandown, NH 04874

Sanctuary Documents

Documents Provided to the Town Boards by Sanctuary Estates

Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit Application

Site Plan Maps

Fiscal Impact Analysis

Noise Impact Study

Trip Generation Analysis

When The Celebration Continues, So Does the Impact

Here's what our neighbors are saying

"My biggest concern, this town doesn't have a public water or sewage lines. Water pressure is constantly changing. What happens when we have another no rain summer?"

"Comparing hotel "emergencies" to this is apples and oranges. Hotel management de escalate thousands of situations."

"Thirty-two unmanned cabins with short-term, out-of-town occupancy are not compatible with the quiet, family oriented town we chose to live in. Sandown thrives because of its close-knit community our library, coffee shop, ice cream stand, pizza shop, and the neighbors who look out for one another. This proposal does not strengthen those assets, nor does it offer clear or lasting benefits to our town."

"This project is planned for construction on wetlands, raising serious environmental and community concerns for Sandown residents."

"I’m against the Sanctuary Estates project because it puts too much at risk including our environment, our already limited water supply, and the safety, privacy, and quiet that make this town a community. It’s just not a responsible fit for our area."

"Keep our town rural and quiet. If its not broken don't fix it. Leave the natural landscape alone. Everyone always want to mess around ......for money. Its annoying. Just leave the town as it is. Its just fine without it"