Chester County · West Whiteland Township · #SD-02-24-17987
1375 Old Phoenixville Pike & 1338 Morstein Road
West Whiteland Township, PA · 16 homes, single-family homes · 20.0 acres
About this project
One 20-acre lot would be subdivided into 16 single-family residential lots, with 13 in West Whiteland Township and 3 in East Goshen Township.
Official description: 1 lot into 16 SFR lots (13 in West Whiteland Township, 3 in East Goshen Township).
- Plan type
- Subdivision
- Land use
- Single Family Residential
- Status
- Reviewed
Filing history
- 2024-02-09 · #SD-02-24-17987 · Subdivision · 16 lots/units
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
The proposal would split one 20-acre property along Morstein Road and Old Phoenixville Pike into 16 lots for single-family homes. Thirteen lots would be in West Whiteland Township and three in East Goshen Township, so both townships have a say.
East Goshen's planning commission minutes describe the site as a large property that sits partly in each township. In October 2024 the commission recommended approval of East Goshen's part, with two waiver requests attached. A waiver is an exception to a township rule. The supervisors would also need to deal with an agreement between the two townships.
No developer name, news coverage or West Whiteland approval records were found. The minutes noted that Phoenixville Pike is very narrow, which was a concern for access.
What it could mean nearby
- Access: East Goshen's planning commission flagged the narrow road as a concern, so road widening or access conditions may come up.
- Housing: 16 new single-family homes would be added, 13 of them in West Whiteland.
- Coordination: the two townships would need an intermunicipal agreement to handle a project that crosses their border.
Where it stands
East Goshen's planning commission recommended approval in October 2024, with conditions. The supervisors of both townships usually vote next, followed by final plan approval and permits. No later decision was found.
- Oct 2024 East Goshen planning commission recommended approval of its part, subject to two waivers
- Mar 2024 East Goshen planning commission discussed the 20-acre property and the 16-lot plan
- Feb 9, 2024 Latest county planning filing
Want to weigh in? The West Whiteland Township supervisors and the East Goshen Township supervisors would decide on their respective parts. Residents can comment at their public meetings, which are listed on each township's website.
Around the web
- East Goshen Planning Commission minutes, October 22, 2024East Goshen Township · Oct 22, 2024Records a recommendation of approval with two waivers, the need for an intermunicipal agreement, and concerns about narrow road access.
- East Goshen Planning Commission minutes, March 26, 2024East Goshen Township · Mar 26, 2024Discusses the roughly 20-acre property that straddles the township line and the 16-lot plan.
Planning terms explained
- Subdivision
- Dividing one piece of land into several separate lots that can be sold or built on.
- Waiver
- A township's permission to depart from a specific rule in its development code.
- Intermunicipal agreement
- A written agreement between two municipalities on how to handle a shared matter, such as a project that crosses their border.
- Planning commission
- A volunteer board that reviews development plans and advises the elected supervisors.
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: $9.0M
- ~512 roofing squares
- ~16 HVAC systems
- ~16 kitchens / 32+ bathrooms
- ~44,800 sq ft of finished living space
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