Bucks County · Plumstead Township · #12370-A
9-home subdivision on Valley Park Road
Northeast side of Valley Park Road, about 800 ft northwest of Point Pleasant Pike, Plumstead Township, PA · 9 homes, single-family homes
About this project
Subdivide the parcel off Valley Park Road into ten lots, with a single-family home on each of nine new lots and an existing house kept on the adjoining lot. A historic farmhouse and barn on one lot are to remain. Each lot would use an individual well and on-lot septic system.
County recommendation: No position
Issues raised: Many waivers requested with no stated reasons, Historic resources on site require State Historic Preservation Office consultation, Clean and Green (Act 319) compliance needed, Shared driveway recommended for flag lots, Sewage planning module required before recording
- Engineer / designer
- Van Cleef Engineering Associates, LLC
- Plan type
- Preliminary plan of subdivision
- Land use
- single-family
- Zoning
- R1 Rural Residential
Filing history
- 2026-06-03 · #12370-A · Preliminary plan of subdivision · 9 lots/units
County review packet (meeting materials) →
Map pin is approximate.
The full picture AI research
A developer proposes to divide a parcel on the northeast side of Valley Park Road, about 800 feet northwest of Point Pleasant Pike, into ten lots. Nine new lots would each get a single-family home. The tenth lot holds an existing house that would stay.
A historic farmhouse and barn on one lot are to remain. Each lot would have its own drinking-water well and its own on-lot septic system, so no public water or sewer is planned.
The township supervisors' February 2026 minutes appear to cover this project. They list the same engineering firm and Valley Park Road. According to a summary of those minutes, the applicant offered to pay for repairs to a drainage ditch across the road, and the supervisors chose to stay neutral. The full minutes could not be read directly, so this is not fully confirmed.
What it could mean nearby
- Nine new households would add some traffic on Valley Park Road and at its connection to Point Pleasant Pike.
- Drainage along the road is an apparent concern, since the applicant offered to fund a ditch repair across the street.
- Wells and septic systems on each lot mean no new public sewer or water extensions would be needed.
- Keeping the historic farmhouse and barn preserves part of the area's rural look.
Where it stands
The county filing dated June 3, 2026 shows the subdivision under review. The township supervisors had discussed it by February 2026, so it is at the local review stage. Next steps usually include county and township planning review, any needed approvals for waivers, septic and well approvals, and a final plan approval by the supervisors.
- Jun 3, 2026 Latest county planning filing for the subdivision
- Feb 11, 2026 Plumstead Township supervisors' meeting where a Valley Park Road project with the same engineering firm was discussed
Want to weigh in? The Plumstead Township Board of Supervisors decides on subdivision plans, and residents can comment at its public meetings or by contacting the township office.
Who's behind it
Van Cleef Engineering Associates, LLC · An engineering firm named on the filing. The developer or landowner behind the project was not identified.
Around the web
- Plumstead Township Board of Supervisors Minutes, February 11, 2026Plumstead Township · Feb 11, 2026Reportedly shows the same engineering firm presenting a Valley Park Road project, an offer to fund drainage swale repairs, and supervisors staying neutral.
Planning terms explained
- Subdivision
- Dividing one parcel of land into separate lots that can be sold or built on.
- On-lot septic system
- A private wastewater system on each lot, used where no public sewer exists.
- Individual well
- A private water supply drilled on a lot instead of a connection to public water.
- Board of Supervisors
- The elected body that governs a Pennsylvania township and approves subdivision plans.
- Drainage swale
- A shallow ditch that carries stormwater away from roads and properties.
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: $5.0M
- ~288 roofing squares
- ~9 HVAC systems
- ~9 kitchens / 18+ bathrooms
- ~25,200 sq ft of finished living space