Former Newport Bay Hospital Redevelopment Approved | Newport Beach Westcliff at Dover: 30 Townhomes

On June 18, 2026, the Newport Beach Planning Commission approved Westcliff at Dover, a proposal by D.R. Horton to redevelop the former hospital site at 1501 E. 16th Street into 30 for-sale townhomes adjacent to the Environmental Nature Center (ENC). The project must still complete additional permitting before construction can begin.

✨ Highlights:

• Located at 1501 E. 16th Street, near Dover Drive

• 30 for-sale townhomes

• By D.R. Horton

• Would replace the former Newport Bay Hospital / vacant medical office site

• Proposed as 3-bedroom residences

• Five detached, three-story buildings with rooftop decks

• Two-car garages plus 9 guest parking spaces

• Landscaped open space, walking paths, courtyard, BBQ area, fire pit & seating

• Located next to the Environmental Nature Center (ENC)

📆 Latest Update:

The Newport Beach Planning Commission approved the project in June 2026. The proposal must still complete additional engineering, mapping, and permitting before construction can begin. As of now, no pricing, sales timeline, or public interest list has been released.

Bottom Line:

Westcliff at Dover would transform the former Newport Bay Hospital site into 30 new for-sale townhomes. While the project received Planning Commission approval, public discussion included concerns about traffic, privacy, building height, and preserving the character of the adjacent Environmental Nature Center and surrounding neighborhood

📩📲 Comment or DM me “DOVER” for the official City documents, or if you’re curious how this proposed development could impact home values, inventory, or your real estate goals nearby.

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Realtor: Christian Gomez

Phone: (949) 521-9423

Web: re-cg.com

DRE: 02242748

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