Chester County · East Pikeland Township · #LD-02-24-17983
Aldi Food Market & Chase Bank
East Pikeland Township, PA · 23,155 sq ft non-residential, retail & commercial · 9.7 acres
About this project
Construction of a 19,680 sq ft Aldi food market and a 3,475 sq ft Chase bank on a 9.74-acre site in East Pikeland Township, with lighting, landscaping, parking and utilities.
Official description: The proposed development includes the construction of a 19,680 SF ALDI Food Market & 3,475 SF Chase Bank. Additional improvements include lighting, landscaping, grading, walkways, driveways, utilities, parking and associated items.
- Plan type
- Land development
- Land use
- Shopping Center
- Status
- Reviewed
Filing history
- 2024-02-08 · #LD-02-24-17983 · Land development · 23,155 sq ft
- 2024-02-08 · #SD-02-24-17982 · Subdivision
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
The project would put a 19,680 sq ft Aldi grocery store and a 3,475 sq ft Chase bank branch on a 9.74-acre site on Schuylkill Road (listed in township records as 273-297 Schuylkill Road) next to Kimberton Square in East Pikeland Township. It also includes parking, lighting, landscaping and utilities.
Township minutes show the plan was reviewed by the planning commission in 2023 and 2024. Reviewers asked the two businesses to share parking and add a sidewalk for better walking connections. The plan then went to the Board of Supervisors, which listed it on a December 2024 agenda.
A local news report from August 2025 said construction had started in early March 2025. The contractor said the building was about to rise while site work continued. That report did not mention the bank, and no opening date has been announced. No organized opposition was found.
What it could mean nearby
- Traffic: the applicant discussed a traffic impact fee of about $258,400 at a 2024 township meeting, which suggests the township expects added traffic.
- Walking access: a sidewalk and shared parking were added during the review.
- Shopping: the store would be the third major grocery chain in the Phoenixville area, according to a local news report.
Where it stands
Township minutes point to the plan having been recommended and moved to the supervisors in late 2024. A news report says construction was under way by August 2025. The exact approval date and the current construction progress were not confirmed. Next come building inspections, any remaining site work, and opening of the store and bank.
- Aug 2025 Local news reports Aldi construction under way, with building work about to begin
- Mar 2025 Construction reportedly began on site
- Dec 3, 2024 Aldi and Chase plan listed on the Board of Supervisors agenda
- Nov 2024 Planning commission recommended the requested waivers to the supervisors
- Feb 8, 2024 Latest county planning filing
- Sep 2023 Planning commission reviews the first sketch plan
Want to weigh in? The East Pikeland Township Board of Supervisors makes the final decisions, and residents can comment at its public meetings or by contacting the township.
Who's behind it
Kimberton Square Associates (applicant, with ALDI Inc.) · Township minutes name this company as the applicant, with ALDI Inc. as the grocery operator. No further detail about the company was found.
Around the web
- Construction on Aldi store progressing in Phoenixville areaPatch · Aug 22, 2025Reports that construction began in early March 2025 at 297 Schuylkill Road, with no opening date announced.
- Planning CommissionEast Pikeland TownshipTownship page for planning commission agendas and minutes, where the Aldi and Chase plan was reviewed.
Planning terms explained
- Land development plan
- A detailed site plan showing buildings, parking, drainage and utilities that the township must approve.
- Conditional use
- A use the zoning rules allow only after the supervisors hold a hearing and set conditions.
- Waiver
- Permission to skip or modify a specific township design requirement.
- Variance
- A formal exception to a zoning rule, such as for sign size.
- Traffic impact fee
- A fee paid by a developer to help fund road improvements needed because of new traffic.
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: $5.1M
- ~231 roofing squares (assumes 1 story)
- ~57 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)
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