Berks County · Penn Township · #4615-10975a
Poultry barn and farm buildings on Ernst Road
West side of Ernst Road west of the intersection with Plum Road., Penn Township, PA · 48,136 sq ft non-residential, agricultural · 54.1 acres
About this project
A poultry barn, egg room, manure storage structure and implement shed with site work on about 54 acres west of Ernst Road in Penn Township.
Official description: Poultry barn (78x442), egg room (60x60), manure storage (92x55), implement shed (50x100) and site improvements
- Developer
- Brian Weaver
- Engineer / designer
- NCS. INC.
- Plan type
- Preliminary
- Land use
- Agricultural
- Water
- OL
- Sewer
- N/A
- Status
- Reviewed
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
County planning records describe a farm project on about 54 acres on the west side of Ernst Road in Penn Township, Berks County. It would include a poultry barn, an egg room, a structure for storing manure and a shed for farm equipment. Together the buildings total about 48,000 square feet, along with the site work needed to support them (driveways, grading and drainage).
The project is classed as agricultural. The records do not say what is on the land now, but the surrounding area is rural.
A search of public sources found no news coverage, township meeting records, hearing notices or company pages about this project. Nothing was found on opposition, approvals or who will operate the barn. The county filing lists a person and a firm, NCS, Inc., as the parties involved.
What it could mean nearby
- Farm trucks would likely deliver feed and collect eggs and manure, which could add some traffic on Ernst Road. The records do not give any traffic figures.
- The manure storage structure is a feature neighbors may want to ask about, such as odor and runoff controls. The records do not describe those controls.
- Most of the 54 acres would probably stay as farmland or open space, but the records do not say how much.
Where it stands
The latest county filing is dated 2026-02-06, which suggests the plans are under review. No approval or hearing information was found online. Agricultural projects like this usually need township and county review of the site plan, along with stormwater and manure management approvals, before construction starts.
- Feb 6, 2026 Latest filing for the project in county planning records
Want to weigh in? The Penn Township supervisors and planning commission are the likely local reviewers, and comments can usually be made at their public meetings; confirm dates with the township office.
Who's behind it
NCS, Inc.
Planning terms explained
- Site work
- Preparation of the land, such as grading, driveways and drainage, before or alongside building.
- Manure storage structure
- A built facility, usually lined and covered or enclosed, that holds animal waste until it can be used as fertilizer.
- Implement shed
- A building for storing farm machinery and equipment.
- Land development plan
- A set of plans a township reviews to check that new buildings and site changes 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: $9.6M
- ~481 roofing squares (assumes 1 story)
- ~120 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)
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