More residential lots were approved for development in Baldwin County in 2024 than in any year since before 2018, according to new data from the Eastern Shore Metropolitan Planning Organization, an indication that the biggest issue for county residents, growth, is not going away anytime soon.

“If it’s not the biggest issue, I am not certain what would be,” Greg Seibert, a member of the Baldwin County Planning and Zoning Commission, previously told AL.com.