Montgomery County · Cheltenham · MCPC #26-0138-001
1313 Ashbourne Road
1313 Ashbourne Road, Cheltenham, PA · 2 homes, single family · 0.33 acres
About this project
Subdivision of a vacant 0.33-acre lot in Cheltenham into two single-family homes. The previously developed site, with its house and mature trees removed in 2024, will feature two detached residences on lots of approximately 7,225 square feet each, with underground stormwater detention, landscaping, and perimeter walls.
County planning commission: Supports, with comments
Issues raised: Sidewalk 4 feet, township requires 5 feet minimum, Verge area 1.5-2 feet, township requires 3 feet minimum, Existing driveway apron improvements unclear, Tree replacement required for 2024 removals within two-year window
- Engineer / rep.
- Charles E. Shoemaker, Inc.
- Zoning
- R-3
- Tax parcel
- 31-00-00721-00-4
- Cross street
- Mill Road
- Approvals needed
- PennDOT Highway Occupancy Permit for shared driveway, Cheltenham Township final subdivision approval, sidewalk widening (4 ft to 5 ft) or variance, verge area widening (1.5-2 ft to 3 ft) or variance, tree replacement per township two-year ordinance
- Demolition
- Previous house and mature trees removed in 2024
Filing history
- 2026-05-20 · MCPC #26-0138-001 · Land Dev Plan, SubDiv Plan, Prelim Plan · 2 homes
County review letters
2026-05-20 · CHELT 26-0138-001r.pdf
Scope estimate for contractors
Estimated construction value: $1.1M
- ~64 roofing squares
- ~2 HVAC systems
- ~2 kitchens / 4+ bathrooms
- ~5,600 sq ft of finished living space
- Underground stormwater detention system
- Three Red Maple street trees for frontage
- Low stone wall at front, concrete retaining wall at rear
- Sidewalk and verge improvements to meet township standards
- Driveways and off-street parking for two units