Chester County · West Goshen Township · #LD-03-25-18466
820 E. Washington St. Automobile Repair Facility
West Goshen Township, PA · 14,286 sq ft non-residential, other · 1.9 acres
About this project
An amended plan that drops a previously approved building addition and replaces it with a smaller, freestanding automobile repair building of about 14,286 square feet on 1.86 acres in West Goshen Township.
Official description: Amended Plan to remove previously approved building addition and replace with a smaller stand alone structure.
- Plan type
- Land development
- Land use
- Unique,
- Status
- Reviewed
Filing history
- 2025-03-26 · #LD-03-25-18466 · Land development · 14,286 sq ft
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
County records describe an amended plan for 820 E. Washington St. in West Goshen Township. It drops a building addition that was approved earlier. In its place the plan puts a smaller, freestanding automobile repair building of about 14,286 square feet on 1.86 acres.
The records do not say what is on the site today, who would run the repair facility, or who the developer is. Searches found no news coverage, township agenda or minutes, hearing notice, developer page or state permit for this project. No opposition or approvals could be confirmed online. The explanation here rests on the county filing from March 2025.
What it could mean nearby
- The county records give no traffic, access, job or utility figures, so effects on the neighborhood cannot be stated.
- An auto repair use usually brings customer and delivery trips and some on-site noise. The township's review would normally look at these.
Where it stands
The latest county filing is dated 2025-03-26 and is an amended plan. No online record of an approval or denial was found. Amended plans usually go to the township planning commission and then the governing body for review and a decision.
- Mar 26, 2025 Latest county filing for the amended plan
Want to weigh in? West Goshen Township's planning commission and board of supervisors usually review land development plans at public meetings. Residents can ask the township about the agenda or comment there.
Planning terms explained
- Amended plan
- A revised version of a development plan that was already submitted or approved.
- Land development
- The formal township review of a proposed building or site layout before construction is allowed.
- Freestanding building
- A building that stands on its own and is not attached to another structure.
- Building addition
- An expansion attached to an existing building.
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: $2.9M
- ~142 roofing squares (assumes 1 story)
- ~35 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)
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