Cumberland County · Southampton Township · #2882
Finishing barn land development
Southampton Township, PA · 41,832 sq ft non-residential, agricultural
About this project
A land development plan for a new finishing barn in Southampton Township, Cumberland County, PA, about 41,832 sq ft.
Official description: Land Dev Plan for constructing a Finishing Barn
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
A land development plan was filed with Cumberland County for a new finishing barn in Southampton Township. A finishing barn is an agricultural building where livestock, usually hogs or poultry, are raised from growing size to market weight. The county lists the building at about 41,832 square feet. That is roughly the size of several large houses put together, or most of an acre of floor space.
The county records do not say what is on the site now. They do not name the farm or the developer. They also do not say what animals the barn will hold. The site is zoned and recorded as agricultural, so it is probably on farmland.
No news coverage, township agenda item, hearing notice or developer page was found that clearly refers to this project. Nothing is known online about opposition, approvals or who will operate the barn.
What it could mean nearby
- Livestock barns of this size can mean more truck traffic for animal deliveries, feed and manure hauling, but no traffic study for this project was found.
- Neighbors may have questions about odor, manure handling and water use. The available records do not address these.
- The agricultural classification suggests the land stays in farm use rather than becoming homes or shops.
Where it stands
The latest county filing was on 2024-07-15, and no later approval or decision was found online. A plan like this usually gets review from the county planning commission, then township review and a vote by the township supervisors. Livestock operations may also need state nutrient or manure management approvals.
- Jul 15, 2024 Latest land development filing recorded by Cumberland County
Want to weigh in? The Southampton Township Board of Supervisors normally decides on land development plans, and residents can comment at its public meetings. Check the township website for meeting dates.
Planning terms explained
- Land development plan
- A detailed site plan the township reviews before a new building or major construction can go ahead.
- Finishing barn
- A farm building where animals are raised in the last stage of growth before going to market.
- Agricultural
- A land-use category for farming and related buildings, as opposed to homes or commercial use.
- Board of Supervisors
- The elected township body that makes final decisions on development plans.
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: $8.4M
- ~418 roofing squares (assumes 1 story)
- ~104 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)
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