Chester County · Kennett Township · #LD-01-26-18790
257 Kennett Pike
Kennett Township, PA · 10,000 sq ft non-residential, retail & commercial · 2.3 acres
About this project
A new 10,000 sq ft retail building on a 2.3-acre site in Kennett Township.
Official description: 10,000 SF building proposed, COM/retail
- Plan type
- Land development
- Land use
- Retail
- Status
- Reviewed
Filing history
- 2026-03-10 · #LD-01-26-18790 · Land development · 10,000 sq ft
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
A new single-story-style retail building of about 10,000 square feet is proposed at 257 Kennett Pike in Kennett Township, Chester County. The building would sit on a site of about 2.3 acres, which is roughly the size of two American football fields.
The county's records give only a short summary. They don't say who would occupy the building, what stores or services it might hold, or what is on the site now. No developer website, news coverage, township meeting item or hearing notice about this project was found online. Details such as parking, entrances and landscaping are not available from the sources reviewed.
The latest county filing is dated March 10, 2026. A filing like this usually means the plan has entered the formal review process. It does not mean the project has been approved.
What it could mean nearby
- Traffic and driveway access onto Kennett Pike (a state-maintained road) would likely be reviewed, but no traffic study was found.
- A 10,000 sq ft retail building could bring a modest number of retail jobs, depending on the tenants, which are not yet known.
- Stormwater runoff and public sewer or water service typically get reviewed for projects of this size; no specifics were found.
Where it stands
The project appears to be in early review, based on a county filing dated March 10, 2026. Next steps usually include review by the township planning commission and county planners, then a decision by the township supervisors. No approval or hearing could be confirmed online.
- Mar 10, 2026 Latest filing recorded in county planning records
Want to weigh in? Kennett Township's supervisors usually decide land development plans, and residents can typically comment at public meetings listed on the township website's agenda page.
Planning terms explained
- Land development plan
- A detailed site plan a township reviews for new buildings, showing parking, drainage, access and landscaping.
- Planning commission
- An advisory board of local volunteers that reviews plans and makes recommendations to the elected supervisors.
- Stormwater management
- Design features that handle rain runoff from roofs and pavement so it doesn't flood neighbors or pollute streams.
- Township supervisors
- The elected board that makes final decisions on development plans in a Pennsylvania township.
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: $2.2M
- ~100 roofing squares (assumes 1 story)
- ~25 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)