Chester County · Caln Township · #CU-06-24-18117
103-unit townhouse development in Caln Township
Caln Township, PA · 103 homes, townhomes · 29.0 acres
About this project
A conditional use approval for a 103-unit townhouse development on about 29 acres in Caln Township, Chester County.
Official description: Conditional Use approval for a multifamily townhouse unit development.
- Plan type
- Conditional use
- Land use
- Townhouse
- Status
- Reviewed
Filing history
- 2024-06-03 · #CU-06-24-18117 · Conditional use · 103 lots/units
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
The proposal is a 103-unit townhouse community on about 29 acres at 4109 East Lincoln Highway in Caln Township, near Thorndale. The township's project page calls it the Cohen Tract Redevelopment. The land is to be subdivided, and the townhouses would be built as one multifamily development. The township's zoning allows townhouses on sites of 25 or more contiguous acres, but only with a special approval called a conditional use.
The township's project page shows the application was filed in June 2024. The Planning Commission recommended approval in October 2024, and the Board of Commissioners held a hearing on October 31, 2024. The page says the Board approved the conditional use and that the written decision was being drafted. It also says the Zoning Hearing Board granted a zoning exception, and that the Board of Commissioners granted final land development approval on July 30, 2026. A plan resubmission was received on October 14, 2026.
The page's entries are not in clear date order, so the exact approval dates are uncertain. No news coverage or opposition was found. The page does not describe what is on the site now or who would live there.
What it could mean nearby
- Adds 103 households to the Lincoln Highway area, so more local traffic is likely. The sources reviewed give no traffic study details.
- The 29-acre site would change from its current state to a townhouse community. The sources reviewed do not describe the current use or any planned open space.
- Added homes would increase demand on schools and on water and sewer service. The sources reviewed give no figures.
Where it stands
The conditional use has been approved by the township commissioners, and final land development approval was reported on July 30, 2026. A plan resubmission followed in October 2026. Next steps usually include satisfying any approval conditions, recording the plans, and obtaining building permits before construction begins.
- Oct 14, 2026 Plan resubmission received by the township
- Jul 30, 2026 Board of Commissioners granted final land development approval
- Apr 9, 2026 Final land development resubmission received
- Oct 31, 2024 Board of Commissioners conditional use hearing, later continued
- Oct 7, 2024 Planning Commission recommended approval of the conditional use
- Jun 2024 Conditional use and preliminary land development applications submitted
Want to weigh in? The Caln Township Board of Commissioners decides land development matters, and the public can comment at its meetings or through the township office.
Around the web
- Upcoming DevelopmentsCaln TownshipGives the project timeline from the June 2024 application through the July 2026 final land development approval and an October 2026 resubmission.
- Conditional use hearing notice, 4109 Lincoln HighwayCaln Township · Oct 8, 2024Announces the October 31, 2024 hearing on subdividing the property and building 103 townhouses.
Planning terms explained
- Conditional use
- A use the zoning code allows only after the governing body holds a hearing and finds the project meets set standards.
- Land development plan
- A detailed site plan showing buildings, roads, utilities and stormwater, which the township reviews and approves.
- Subdivision
- The legal division of a parcel of land into separate lots.
- Zoning Hearing Board
- A local board that decides requests for exceptions or relief from zoning rules.
- Board of Commissioners
- Caln Township's elected governing body, which holds conditional use hearings and approves land development plans.
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: $38.1M
- ~1,442 roofing squares
- ~103 HVAC systems
- ~103 kitchens / 206+ bathrooms
- ~206,000 sq ft of finished living space
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