Chester County · West Goshen Township · #LD-12-25-18759
West Chester Kia E. Nields St.
West Goshen Township, PA · 12,680 sq ft non-residential, retail & commercial · 4.6 acres
About this project
Land development for the Kia of West Chester dealership on East Nields Street in West Goshen Township, adding a new building and addition totaling about 12,680 sq ft on a 4.59-acre site and reconfiguring parking.
Official description: LD: new bldg, bldg addition, and changing parking. SD & LD plan. Description by Applicant: Subdivision and Land Development Plan for Kia of West Chester
- Plan type
- Land development
- Land use
- Addition to Existing, Retail
- Status
- Reviewed
Filing history
- 2026-01-07 · #LD-12-25-18759 · Land development · 12,680 sq ft
- 2026-01-07 · #SD-12-25-18754 · Subdivision
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
County records describe a land development plan for the Kia of West Chester dealership on East Nields Street in West Goshen Township. It would add a new building and an addition, together about 12,680 square feet, on a 4.59-acre site. The plan would also reconfigure the parking.
The site is already an operating car dealership. The proposal appears to be an expansion and reorganization of that use, not a new use of the land. The records don't say what the new space will hold. Typical uses are showroom, service or sales areas.
No project page, news coverage, meeting agenda or minutes could be tied to this exact project. This explanation therefore rests on the county facts alone.
What it could mean nearby
- Parking changes could alter driveway and circulation patterns on and near East Nields Street, but no traffic study was found.
- About 12,680 sq ft of added commercial space could mean some added dealership jobs, though no figures were found.
- No homes are proposed, so school impact is unlikely.
Where it stands
The county's latest filing is dated January 2026, which suggests the plan is under municipal review. Land development plans usually go to the township planning commission and then the supervisors for approval. Construction permits follow after approval.
- Jan 7, 2026 Latest filing recorded by Chester County
Want to weigh in? The West Goshen Township planning commission and board of supervisors would normally review the plan. Residents can comment at their public meetings or through the township office.
Planning terms explained
- Land development
- A formal township review of a plan to build or enlarge buildings, parking and site improvements.
- Non-residential square footage
- Floor area used for business purposes, not housing.
- Planning commission
- A volunteer board that reviews development plans and advises the elected supervisors.
- Reconfigured parking
- Rearranging the layout of parking spaces, aisles and driveways on a site.
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: $2.8M
- ~126 roofing squares (assumes 1 story)
- ~31 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)