Bucks County · Newtown Township · #29-26-SD1
Newtown Elementary School addition and renovation
Eastern corner of Wrights Road and Durham Road (Route 413), Newtown Township, PA · 20,645 sq ft non-residential, school · 34.5 acres
About this project
Additions of about 4,567 square feet for offices and a mechanical room at Newtown Elementary School, plus two modular classroom buildings of about 8,039 square feet each on the west side. The plan also includes renovations, a new mostly one-way access drive from Wrights Road, and parking changes on a 34.47-acre campus.
County recommendation: No position
Issues raised: Proposed building height may exceed 35-foot limit, Access drive circulation and signage, Removal of trees over 10 inches and tree protection, Sewage facilities planning module required, Dumpster screening and landscaping
- Applicant
- Council Rock School District
- Plan type
- Preliminary land development
- Land use
- school
- Zoning
- EIR Educational, Institutional and Recreational District
Filing history
- 2026-07-14 · #29-26-SD1 · Preliminary land development · 20,645 sq ft
County review packet (meeting materials) →
Map pin is approximate.
The full picture AI research
Council Rock School District proposes to expand and renovate Newtown Elementary School, on a 34.47-acre campus at the corner of Wrights Road and Durham Road (Route 413). The plan adds about 4,567 square feet for offices and a mechanical room. It also adds two modular classroom buildings on the west side of the campus, each about 8,039 square feet.
The plan also includes interior renovations, changes to the parking areas, and a new access drive from Wrights Road that would mostly carry traffic one way. Together, the new construction totals about 20,645 square feet of non-residential space.
No news coverage, meeting minutes or hearing notices were found that clearly cover this specific proposal. The description here comes from the county planning filing alone.
What it could mean nearby
- The new Wrights Road drive and parking changes could alter how buses and parents enter and leave the school at drop-off and pickup times.
- Two modular classroom buildings suggest added classroom capacity at the school, though the records do not say how many students it would serve.
- The additions sit on an existing 34.47-acre school campus, so no new residential development or large job increase is indicated.
Where it stands
The county's latest filing is dated 2026-07-14, which indicates the plans are under municipal review. No approval was found online. The next steps are usually review by the township planning commission and supervisors, followed by final plan approval and then construction permits.
- Jul 14, 2026 Latest county planning filing for the project
Want to weigh in? Newtown Township's planning commission and board of supervisors usually review school site plans in public meetings, and residents can comment there. Check the township's posted agendas for dates.
Who's behind it
Council Rock School District · The public school district serving Newtown Township and neighboring Bucks County communities, which owns and operates the campus.
Planning terms explained
- Modular classroom
- A classroom building built in sections off-site and placed on the school grounds, often to add space faster than a traditional addition.
- Land development plan
- A site plan the township reviews for new buildings, driveways and parking before it allows construction.
- Mechanical room
- A space that houses heating, cooling and other building equipment.
- One-way access drive
- A driveway where vehicles travel in only one direction, often used to ease school drop-off traffic.
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: $7.2M
- ~103 roofing squares (assumes 2 stories)
- ~51 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)