Cumberland County · West Pennsboro Township · #3045
Poultry operation, West Pennsboro Township
West Pennsboro Township, PA · 48,400 sq ft non-residential, agricultural
About this project
A new poultry operation with two 55-by-440-foot barns, plus an implement shed, garage, gravel drive and stormwater controls in West Pennsboro Township, Cumberland County.
Official description: THE PROPOSAL IS TO CONSTRUCT A NEW POULTRY OPERATION INCLUSIVE OF TWO POULTRY BARNS (55'X440'), IMPLEMENT SHED (65'X172'), GARAGE (60'X30'), GRAVEL DRIVEWAY, GRAVEL PADS, AND ASSOCIATED STORMWATER MANGEMENT CONTROLS.
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
A new poultry farm is proposed in West Pennsboro Township, Cumberland County. County records describe two long chicken barns, each about 55 feet wide and 440 feet long. They total roughly 48,400 square feet. The plan also includes an implement shed for farm equipment, a garage, a gravel driveway and stormwater controls. Stormwater controls are features that manage rain runoff from the new roofs and gravel.
The records do not say what is on the site now. They also do not say who will run the farm. Searches found no news coverage, meeting agendas, hearing notices or permit listings that clearly match this project. Nothing was found about opposition or approvals.
What it could mean nearby
- Traffic: a gravel drive means new truck access, likely for feed deliveries and bird pickups. The records give no traffic numbers.
- Runoff: the plan includes stormwater controls, which suggests the township and county will review drainage.
- Open space: the barns would convert part of a rural or farm site to agricultural buildings. The records do not say how much land is affected.
Where it stands
The county's latest filing is dated July 22, 2025. No approval or hearing outcome was found online. Plans like this usually go through township and county stormwater and land-development review, and may also need state agricultural permits, before construction starts.
- Jul 22, 2025 Latest filing for the project in county planning records
Want to weigh in? The West Pennsboro Township supervisors and planning commission would usually handle local review. Residents can comment at their public meetings, and the township office can supply schedules.
Planning terms explained
- Stormwater controls
- Features such as basins or swales that slow and absorb rain runoff so it does not flood neighbors or pollute streams.
- Implement shed
- A farm building for storing tractors and other equipment.
- Land development plan
- A site plan the township reviews to check that new buildings, driveways and drainage meet local 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: $9.7M
- ~484 roofing squares (assumes 1 story)
- ~121 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)