Chester County · West Whiteland Township · #SD-11-24-18333
1358 Glen Echo Road
West Whiteland Township, PA · 4 homes, single-family homes · 4.0 acres
About this project
A subdivision of a 4-acre parcel into five lots, with four new single-family detached homes alongside the existing dwelling, served by public water and sewer.
Official description: Subdivide 4.0 acre parcel into 5 lots and construct 4 single family detached dwellings, which will be served by public water and sewer. The existing dwelling and spring house will remain.
- Plan type
- Subdivision
- Land use
- Single Family Residential
- Status
- Reviewed
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
The proposal would divide a 4-acre property on Glen Echo Road in West Whiteland Township into five lots. The existing house would stay. Four new single-family detached homes would be built alongside it, connected to public water and sewer.
A township Planning Commission agenda for February 17, 2026 lists the plan for a first review. It names the applicant as Oak Knoll, LLC, and the plan as the Shenkin Tract. The new lots would get access from Glen Echo Road. The township staff memo summary says the site is in an R-2 residential zone and about two-thirds wooded. It also notes a small wetland of roughly 7,000 square feet near the northwest corner. No sidewalks are shown along Glen Echo Road. No news coverage, organized opposition or final approval was found.
What it could mean nearby
- Four added households would add some car trips on Glen Echo Road. The new lots would take access from that road.
- The staff review notes that no sidewalks are shown along the road frontage, so walking access may come up in review.
- About two-thirds of the site is wooded, so some tree removal is likely. A small wetland near one corner would need to be protected or handled under the rules.
- Public water and sewer would serve the homes, so no new wells or septic systems are proposed.
Where it stands
The plan was on the township Planning Commission's agenda for a first review in February 2026. No later outcome was found. Next steps usually include review comments, plan revisions, a Planning Commission recommendation, and then a vote by the township supervisors.
- Feb 17, 2026 Township Planning Commission agenda lists a first review of the subdivision plan
- Feb 13, 2026 Township staff review memo for that meeting is dated
- Dec 6, 2024 Latest county planning filing for the project
Want to weigh in? The township Planning Commission and then the Board of Supervisors review the plan at public meetings. Residents can comment there or contact the township planning office.
Who's behind it
Oak Knoll, LLC · The applicant named on the township agenda. No company website or other projects were found.
Around the web
- Planning Commission Agenda, February 17, 2026West Whiteland Township · Feb 17, 2026Lists a first review of the 1358 Glen Echo Rd subdivision by Oak Knoll, LLC (Shenkin Tract), with zoning, wetland and sidewalk notes.
Planning terms explained
- Subdivision
- Dividing one parcel of land into separate lots that can be built on or sold individually.
- Land development plan
- A detailed site plan showing buildings, roads, utilities and stormwater for review by the township.
- R-2 residential zone
- A zoning district that sets what residential uses and lot sizes are allowed.
- Wetland
- A wet area protected by environmental rules that limit building in or near it.
- Public water and sewer
- Connections to the municipal water and sewage systems instead of private wells and septic tanks.
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: $2.2M
- ~128 roofing squares
- ~4 HVAC systems
- ~4 kitchens / 8+ bathrooms
- ~11,200 sq ft of finished living space
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