Berks County · Lower Heidelberg Township · #35-11607a
Calvary Bible Fellowship Church
North side of Penn Avenue (S.R.0422) at the intersection with Krick Lane, Lower Heidelberg Township, PA · 21,306 sq ft non-residential, institutional · 46.0 acres
About this project
About 21,306 sq ft of additions to the existing church, including a 19,106 sq ft west wing, a 1,825 sq ft northeast addition and a small workshop, plus parking expansion on a 46-acre site on the north side of Penn Avenue (S.R. 422) at Krick Lane in Lower Heidelberg Township.
Official description: 2 additions to the EX bldg;west side 19,106 sq.ft. & northeast side 1,825 sq.ft., approx. 375 sq.ft. workshop add to garage/shed, parking expansion & associated improvements
- Applicant
- Calvary Bible Fellowship Church
- Developer
- Calvary Bible Fellowship Church
- Engineer / designer
- C2C Design Group
- Plan type
- Preliminary Land Development
- Land use
- Church
- Water
- Existing Public
- Sewer
- Existing Public
- Status
- Reviewed
Filing history
- 2026-04-01 · #35-11607a · Preliminary Land Development · 21,306 sq ft
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
Calvary Bible Fellowship Church plans to enlarge its existing campus on the north side of Penn Avenue (Route 422) at Krick Lane in Lower Heidelberg Township. County records describe about 21,306 square feet of additions on a 46-acre site. The largest piece is a 19,106 sq ft west wing. There is also a 1,825 sq ft addition on the northeast side and a small workshop.
The plan also expands the parking area. The church already operates on the property, so this is growth of an existing use, not a new site.
The township planning commission's February 2026 agenda lists a "sketch plan" for the church. A sketch plan is an early, informal review. No news coverage, hearing decisions or church project page turned up. Nothing found says how the new space would be used or when construction might start.
What it could mean nearby
- Added building space and parking could mean more vehicles entering and leaving at Penn Avenue and Krick Lane, especially on Sundays and event days. No traffic study was found.
- The work is on a 46-acre site that already holds the church, so the records point to growth within the existing campus.
- No new homes, school impacts or utility changes are described in the records found.
Where it stands
The project appears to be in early township review. A sketch plan was listed in February 2026, and a county filing followed on 2026-04-01. A formal land development plan usually comes next, with review by the planning commission and then a vote by the township supervisors.
- Apr 1, 2026 Latest filing in county planning records
- Feb 9, 2026 Township planning commission agenda lists a Calvary Bible Fellowship Church sketch plan
Want to weigh in? The Lower Heidelberg Township Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors review plans at public meetings, and agendas are posted on the township website.
Who's behind it
Calvary Bible Fellowship Church · A church congregation that owns and operates the site and is the applicant; C2C Design Group is listed as a firm on the filing.
Around the web
- LHT PC Agenda 2-9-26Lower Heidelberg Township · Feb 6, 2026Planning commission agenda for February 9, 2026, reported to list a sketch plan for the church (the PDF text could not be read directly, so the listing is unconfirmed).
Planning terms explained
- Sketch plan
- An early, informal drawing shared with the township to get feedback before a formal application.
- Land development plan
- A formal plan showing new buildings, parking and site work that the township must review and approve.
- Planning commission
- A volunteer board that reviews development plans and advises the elected supervisors.
- Addition
- New building space attached to an existing building.
Researched by AI from public sources on Nov 1, 2026. It can make mistakes, so check the linked sources and the municipality before relying on it.
Scope estimate for contractors
Estimated construction value: $7.5M
- ~106 roofing squares (assumes 2 stories)
- ~53 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)