Cumberland County · Dickinson Township · #3245
8-lot single-family subdivision in Dickinson Township
Dickinson Township, PA · 8 homes, single-family homes
About this project
A 34-acre property in Dickinson Township is proposed to be divided into eight lots for single-family detached homes, each served by on-lot sewer and water.
Official description: Subdivide the existing 34 acre property into 8 separate lots for single-family detached dwelling units with onlot sewer and water.
The full picture AI research · Nov 2, 2026
County records describe a proposal to divide a 34-acre property in Dickinson Township, Cumberland County, into eight lots. Each lot would hold one single-family detached house, so eight new homes in total.
Every home would have its own on-lot well and septic system. That means no connection to public water or sewer lines, and each lot has to be big enough to support both.
No developer website, news coverage, meeting agenda, hearing notice or permit could be tied to this project. Nothing was found on opposition, approvals or who the builder is. This explanation rests on the county filing alone.
What it could mean nearby
- Eight new households would add some traffic to the road serving the site. No traffic study was found.
- On-lot wells and septic systems mean no public sewer or water extension is implied by the records.
- About 34 acres across eight lots suggests large lots, so the area would likely stay low-density, though final lot sizes were not confirmed.
Where it stands
The county filed the proposal on 2026-10-20, and it appears to be at the subdivision plan review stage. Next, the township planning commission and board of supervisors usually review the plan, with the county planning commission and sewage-approval agencies commenting, before a final decision.
- Oct 20, 2026 Latest filing recorded in county planning records
Want to weigh in? Dickinson Township's planning commission and board of supervisors normally review subdivision plans at public meetings, so residents can comment there or through the township office.
Planning terms explained
- Subdivision
- Dividing one piece of land into separate lots that can be sold or built on.
- On-lot sewage and water
- Each home has its own septic system and well rather than connecting to public utilities.
- Single-family detached
- A stand-alone house built for one household, not attached to neighboring homes.
- Preliminary/final plan approval
- The two formal approvals a subdivision plan normally needs from the municipality before lots can be created.
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 2, 2026. It can make mistakes, so check the linked sources and the municipality before relying on it.
Scope estimate for contractors
Estimated construction value: $4.5M
- ~256 roofing squares
- ~8 HVAC systems
- ~8 kitchens / 16+ bathrooms
- ~22,400 sq ft of finished living space
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