Chester County · East Bradford Township · #LD-05-24-18101
Hillsdale Elementary School additions
East Bradford Township, PA · 6,728 sq ft non-residential, school · 19.0 acres
About this project
A land development adding about 6,700 sq ft to Hillsdale Elementary School in East Bradford Township, including a rear classroom addition, a new entrance, two storage additions, and separated bus and parent drop-off lanes.
Official description: Construct a classroom addition on the rear of the existing school, construct a new entrance to the school and construct two smaller additions for storage. Other improvements include separating the bus and parent drop off and pick up lanes.
- Plan type
- Land development
- Land use
- School
- Status
- Reviewed
Filing history
- 2024-06-10 · #LD-05-24-18101 · Land development · 6,728 sq ft
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
The county records describe a plan to expand Hillsdale Elementary School in East Bradford Township. The plan adds about 6,700 square feet of new space, roughly the size of three or four classrooms. That is a small addition for a school.
The work includes a classroom addition at the back of the building, a new entrance, and two storage additions. The plan also separates the bus and parent drop-off lanes, so buses and family cars no longer share the same path.
The school already stands on a site of about 19 acres. No news coverage, meeting minutes, or opposition specific to this project was found online. The records do not say who is paying for the work or when construction would happen.
What it could mean nearby
- Separate bus and parent drop-off lanes could ease congestion on and near school grounds at pickup and drop-off times.
- The addition is small and sits on an existing 19-acre school campus, so the records point to a limited change in the site's footprint.
- The records do not show new homes or a large increase in jobs.
Where it stands
The latest county filing is dated June 2024, and it is a land development application. No later approval or construction status was found. Next steps usually include township review, a decision by the township supervisors, then building permits and construction.
- Jun 10, 2024 Latest filing on the project in the county planning records
Want to weigh in? The East Bradford Township planning commission and board of supervisors usually review plans like this at public meetings. Residents can comment there or contact the township office.
Planning terms explained
- Land development
- A formal township review of a building project that adds or changes buildings or site layout, including parking and driveways.
- Non-residential square footage
- Floor area used for something other than housing, such as classrooms and storage.
- Board of supervisors
- The elected body that governs a Pennsylvania township and usually gives final approval to land development plans.
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: $2.4M
- ~33 roofing squares (assumes 2 stories)
- ~16 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)
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