Bucks County · Lower Makefield Township · #7748-B
58 senior apartments on Stony Hill Road
About 300 feet northwest of the Stony Hill Road and Bluestone Drive intersection, Lower Makefield Township, PA · 58 homes, senior living · 15.8 acres
About this project
Federation Housing proposes a single three-story building with 58 senior living apartments on a 15.83-acre site. The existing synagogue would remain and the site stays on public water and sewer. The site is currently a place of worship.
County recommendation: No position
Issues raised: Multifamily use not permitted in R-3M; several variances requested, Impervious coverage 22.7% vs 17% maximum, Only one public street entrance; two required for 25+ units, Parking 202 spaces vs 282 required, No recreation land or public amenities shown
- Applicant
- Federation Housing, Inc.
- Engineer / designer
- Dynamic Engineering Consultants, PC
- Plan type
- Sketch plan of land development
- Land use
- senior-living
- Zoning
- R-3M Residential Single-Family High-Density Modified
Filing history
- 2026-06-01 · #7748-B · Sketch plan of land development · 58 lots/units
County review packet (meeting materials) →
Map pin is approximate.
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
Federation Housing, a senior-housing developer, proposes one three-story building with 58 apartments for older adults. It would sit on a 15.83-acre site on Stony Hill Road in Lower Makefield Township, about 300 feet northwest of the Bluestone Drive intersection.
The site is now a place of worship. The county record says the existing synagogue would stay, so the apartments would share the land with it. The project would use public water and sewer.
No news coverage, meeting agendas, hearing notices or developer project page specific to this proposal were found online. Whether there is opposition or approval, and who would live there, is not known beyond the county record's description as senior living.
What it could mean nearby
- 58 new senior apartments would add housing for older adults in the township.
- The synagogue would stay, so the existing use of the site continues alongside the new building.
- Public water and sewer service means no new private wells or septic systems are planned.
- Traffic, schools and open-space effects are not described in the records found.
Where it stands
The most recent county filing is dated June 1, 2026, which suggests the plan is under municipal and county review. Typically the township reviews the plans at public meetings, and the developer must then secure any needed approvals and permits before building.
- Jun 1, 2026 Latest county planning filing for the project
Want to weigh in? Lower Makefield Township's planning commission and board of supervisors usually review land development plans at public meetings, so residents can comment there or through the township offices.
Who's behind it
Federation Housing, Inc. · A nonprofit that develops and manages senior apartment communities, mostly in northeast Philadelphia and nearby suburbs, with a Bucks County community in Bensalem.
Planning terms explained
- Land development plan
- A detailed plan showing a proposed building, parking, utilities and drainage, which the township reviews before it allows construction.
- Senior living
- Housing designed for older adults, often with age limits for residents.
- Public water and sewer
- Service from the area's utility systems rather than private wells and septic tanks.
- Place of worship
- A site used for religious services, such as a synagogue or church.
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: $13.1M
- ~290 roofing squares
- ~58 HVAC systems
- ~58 kitchens / 116+ bathrooms
- ~52,200 sq ft of finished living space
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