Bucks County · Richland Township · #13178
118-lot single-family subdivision on Paletown Road
Northwest side of Paletown Road, about 1,400 feet east of Old Bethlehem Pike, Richland Township, PA · 118 homes, single-family homes · 78.9 acres
About this project
Subdivides a 78.87-acre parcel into 118 single-family detached lots averaging about 6,825 square feet, with six open space lots (48.66 acres) for trails and stormwater facilities. The site is now agricultural and residential, and will be served by public water and sewer.
County recommendation: No position
Issues raised: Waivers for cul-de-sac length, street width, driveway grades and one-sided sidewalks, Basis for density bonus on Use B1 is unclear, Act 319 farmland compliance, Preservation of 1700s stone dwelling and bank barn, Parking count of 331 spaces appears high
- Applicant
- DJC Paletown Road Acquisitions LP
- Plan type
- Preliminary plan of subdivision and land development
- Land use
- single-family
- Zoning
- SRL Suburban Residential Low
Filing history
- 2026-03-27 · #13178 · Preliminary plan of subdivision and land development · 118 lots/units
County review packet (meeting materials) →
Map pin is approximate.
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
A developer, DJC Paletown Road Acquisitions LP, has filed a plan to split a 78.87-acre parcel on the northwest side of Paletown Road into 118 lots for detached single-family homes. The site is about 1,400 feet east of Old Bethlehem Pike in Richland Township, Bucks County. It is currently used for farming and a residence.
Each home lot would average about 6,825 square feet. Six open space lots totaling 48.66 acres, about 62% of the site, would hold trails and stormwater basins. Public water and sewer would serve the homes.
No news coverage, meeting agendas, hearing notices or developer webpages about this project were found online, so nothing is known here about opposition, approvals or who the builder will be.
What it could mean nearby
- Up to 118 new households would add traffic on Paletown Road and nearby roads, but no traffic study was found.
- About 48.66 acres of open space with trails is planned, though the records do not say whether the public could use it.
- Public water and sewer would serve the homes, rather than private wells and septic systems.
- New homes could add students to the local school district, but no enrollment estimate was found.
Where it stands
The latest county filing is dated 2026-03-27, which indicates the plan is under municipal and county review. A subdivision like this usually goes to the township planning commission and then the township supervisors for a decision, and it also needs sewer and stormwater approvals.
- Mar 27, 2026 Latest county planning filing for the 118-lot subdivision
Want to weigh in? The Richland Township planning commission and board of supervisors would review the plan, and residents can usually comment at their public meetings. Agendas are posted on the township website.
Who's behind it
DJC Paletown Road Acquisitions LP
Planning terms explained
- Subdivision
- Dividing a larger piece of land into smaller lots that can be sold or built on separately.
- Open space lot
- A lot set aside and kept free of homes, often for trails, natural areas or stormwater basins.
- Stormwater facilities
- Basins and pipes that collect and slow rain runoff so it does not flood neighboring land.
- Single-family detached
- A freestanding house built for one household, not attached to neighboring homes.
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: $66.1M
- ~3,776 roofing squares
- ~118 HVAC systems
- ~118 kitchens / 236+ bathrooms
- ~330,400 sq ft of finished living space