Cumberland County · West Pennsboro Township · #3056
Two-barn poultry operation, West Pennsboro
West Pennsboro Township, PA · 48,400 sq ft non-residential, agricultural
About this project
Two new poultry barns, each 55 by 440 feet, are proposed in West Pennsboro Township, along with a gravel driveway, gravel and concrete pads, and stormwater controls.
Official description: THE PROPOSAL IS TO CONSTRUCT A NEW POULTRY OPERATION INCLUSIVE OF TWO POULTRY BARNS (55'X440'), GRAVEL DRIVEWAY, GRAVEL & CONCRETE PADS, AND ASSOCIATED STORMWATER MANAGEMENT CONTROLS.
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
Two new poultry barns are proposed in West Pennsboro Township, Cumberland County. Each barn would measure about 55 by 440 feet, which is roughly the length of one and a half football fields. Together they add up to about 48,400 square feet of farm buildings.
The plan also includes a gravel driveway, gravel and concrete pads, and stormwater controls. These are features that manage rain runoff from the roofs and paved areas. The county's records describe the site as agricultural. They do not say what is on the land now, who will run the barns, or what kind of birds will be raised.
No news coverage, meeting agendas, hearing notices or developer pages for this project were found online. This explanation therefore relies on the county filing from August 2025.
What it could mean nearby
- The county records mention a new gravel driveway, so some added farm-vehicle traffic for feed and bird deliveries is possible. The records give no traffic numbers.
- Stormwater controls are included in the plan. This suggests runoff from the new roofs and pads will be managed on site.
- The records do not say how many jobs, if any, would be created.
Where it stands
The latest county filing is dated 2025-08-01, and no approval, denial or hearing outcome was found online. Agricultural projects like this usually go through township and county review of the site plan and stormwater, followed by any required permits, before construction.
- Aug 1, 2025 Latest filing for the project in Cumberland County planning records
Want to weigh in? Residents can ask West Pennsboro Township, whose supervisors and planning commission typically hold public meetings, about the project's review schedule and how to comment.
Planning terms explained
- Stormwater controls
- Features such as basins or swales that collect and slow rain runoff from roofs and hard surfaces so it does not flood neighbors or pollute streams.
- Land development
- A formal township review of a proposed building or site project, covering things like layout, access and drainage.
- Non-residential square footage
- The total floor area of buildings that are not homes, which here means the two poultry barns.
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: $9.7M
- ~484 roofing squares (assumes 1 story)
- ~121 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)
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