Bucks County · Newtown Borough · #13174
2-lot subdivision with 4 homes on Penn Street
532 Penn Street, south side between South Norwood Avenue and South Elm Avenue, Newtown Borough, PA · 4 homes, single-family homes · 0.5 acres
About this project
Divides the 20,000-square-foot lot at 532 Penn Street into two 10,000-square-foot lots. The existing single-family house would be demolished, and two single-family homes would be built on each new lot, four in total. The site is served by public water and sewer.
County recommendation: No position
Issues raised: Waiver from curb requirement along Penn Street, Waiver from sidewalk requirement along Penn Street, Waiver from Penn Street cartway widening, Waiver from simultaneous preliminary/final approval, Act 537 sewage planning module required
- Applicant
- SLR Acquisitions, LLC
- Engineer / designer
- Eastern/Chadrow Associates, Inc.
- Plan type
- Preliminary plan of subdivision
- Land use
- single-family
- Zoning
- BR-2 Borough Residential-2
Filing history
- 2026-03-17 · #13174 · Preliminary plan of subdivision · 4 lots/units
County review packet (meeting materials) →
Map pin is approximate.
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
The proposal would split one 0.46-acre lot at 532 Penn Street in Newtown Borough into two lots of about 10,000 square feet each. The existing single-family house would be torn down. Two new single-family homes would then be built on each lot, for four homes in total.
The site already has public water and sewer. The county filing lists SLR Acquisitions, LLC and Eastern/Chadrow Associates, Inc. as the firms involved. The search found no news coverage, borough meeting records, or developer pages about this project. Nothing was found on opposition, approvals, or who would live in the homes.
What it could mean nearby
- Four homes replace one, so the lot would have more households, and more cars and daily trips on Penn Street.
- The site is on public water and sewer, so no new wells or septic systems are expected.
- Demolishing the existing house and building four new ones means a period of construction activity on the block.
Where it stands
The county planning filing was last updated on 2026-03-17, and no approval or decision was found online. Subdivisions like this usually go to the borough planning commission and borough council for review, and the plan must meet the borough's zoning and subdivision rules before building permits are issued.
- Mar 17, 2026 Latest filing for the project in county planning records
Want to weigh in? Newtown Borough's planning commission and borough council usually review subdivisions at public meetings. Residents can check the borough's posted agendas or contact the borough office to comment.
Who's behind it
SLR Acquisitions, LLC · The county filing lists this company, with Eastern/Chadrow Associates, Inc., on the project. No company website or other projects were found.
Planning terms explained
- Subdivision
- Dividing one parcel of land into two or more separate lots that can be owned and built on separately.
- Public water and sewer
- Connection to the municipal water and sewer systems instead of private wells or septic tanks.
- Planning commission
- A local advisory board that reviews development plans and recommends action to the governing body.
We searched the web for this project but found nothing beyond the county record, so this explanation is based on the filing alone. 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: $2.2M
- ~128 roofing squares
- ~4 HVAC systems
- ~4 kitchens / 8+ bathrooms
- ~11,200 sq ft of finished living space