Chester County · Honey Brook Township · #LD-02-26-18824
Poultry barn on a 65-acre farm
Honey Brook Township, PA · 25,000 sq ft non-residential, agricultural · 65.3 acres
About this project
A 25,000 sq ft poultry barn is proposed on a 65.3-acre agricultural property in Honey Brook Township.
Official description: 25,000sf Poultry Barn proposed, AG
- Plan type
- Land development
- Land use
- Unique, ,
- Status
- Reviewed
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
A 25,000 square foot poultry barn is proposed on a 65.3-acre agricultural property in Honey Brook Township, Chester County. That is a very large building, roughly the footprint of several big houses combined. Poultry barns house chickens raised for meat or eggs.
The county records describe the property as agricultural. They do not say what is on the land now, who owns it, or who will run the barn. Searches found no developer website, news coverage, township agenda or minutes, or hearing notice clearly about this project. This explanation therefore rests on the county facts alone.
The county's latest filing is dated February 18, 2026. Farm buildings like this often go through township review of the site plan and stormwater, and sometimes a zoning approval.
What it could mean nearby
- Truck traffic for feed delivery and bird pickup is typical of poultry barns, but no traffic details were found for this project.
- The land is already agricultural, and the records do not mention new homes.
- Farm operations of this kind usually have manure and stormwater plans, but none were found for this site.
Where it stands
The county's most recent filing is dated 2026-02-18. No township approval or denial was found online. Next steps usually include township review and any needed zoning or stormwater approvals.
- Feb 18, 2026 Latest county planning filing for the poultry barn
Want to weigh in? Residents can usually comment at Honey Brook Township planning commission and supervisors meetings; check the township website for agendas.
Planning terms explained
- Land development
- A township review of plans for new buildings or major site changes on a property.
- Stormwater management
- Plans for handling rain runoff from roofs and paved areas so it does not cause flooding or pollution.
- Zoning hearing board
- A local body that decides on exceptions or variances to zoning rules.
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: $5.0M
- ~250 roofing squares (assumes 1 story)
- ~62 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)