Cumberland County · Silver Spring Township · #2909
Two poultry buildings, Silver Spring Township
Silver Spring Township, PA · 58,416 sq ft non-residential, agricultural
About this project
Approval to construct two poultry buildings totaling about 58,416 sq ft in Silver Spring Township, Cumberland County.
Official description: Approval to construct two poultry buildings
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
County planning records show an approval to build two poultry buildings in Silver Spring Township, Cumberland County. Together they would total about 58,416 square feet. That is roughly the floor area of a large warehouse, split across two long barn-style structures.
The county classifies the project as agricultural, meaning it is farm use rather than housing or retail. The latest county filing is dated September 5, 2024.
No news coverage, township meeting records, developer web page or state permit tied to this specific project was found. The details here come from the county's summary alone. The farm operator, the exact location and the current use of the land are unknown.
What it could mean nearby
- Poultry operations usually bring truck traffic for feed delivery and bird pickup, but no traffic study for this site was found.
- Neighbors may want to ask about odor, manure handling and stormwater, which are common concerns with poultry barns. No records on these points were found for this project.
Where it stands
County records show an approval-stage filing, last dated 2024-09-05. Typically, after approval the applicant obtains any remaining permits, such as building and erosion-control permits, and then construction can begin.
- Sep 5, 2024 Latest county planning filing for the two poultry buildings
Want to weigh in? Silver Spring Township's supervisors and planning commission handle local land development reviews. Residents can usually comment at their public meetings, but no specific upcoming hearing was found.
Planning terms explained
- Land development
- A formal review of a plan to build new structures on a property, checking things like access, stormwater and zoning rules.
- Agricultural use
- Land and buildings used for farming activities, such as raising crops or livestock.
- Stormwater
- Rain and melted snow that runs off roofs and paved areas and must be managed so it doesn't flood neighbors.
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: $11.7M
- ~584 roofing squares (assumes 1 story)
- ~146 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)
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