Chester County · Highland Township · #LD-12-23-17930
Poultry operation in Highland Township
Highland Township, PA · 97,800 sq ft non-residential, agricultural · 49.0 acres
About this project
A new poultry operation with two 63x700 ft barns, a 160x60 ft manure storage area, gravel drives and pads, and stormwater controls on about 49 acres in Highland Township.
Official description: The proposal is to construct a new poultry operation inclusive to two poultry barns (63'X700'), manure storage (160'X60'), gravel driveway, gravel pads, and associated stormwater management controls.
- Plan type
- Land development
- Land use
- Unique,
- Status
- Reviewed
Filing history
- 2024-04-08 · #LD-12-23-17930 · Land development · 97,800 sq ft
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
A new poultry operation is proposed in Highland Township, Chester County. The county records describe two chicken barns, each about 63 feet wide and 700 feet long. The records also list a manure storage area of about 160 by 60 feet, gravel driveways and work pads, and stormwater controls to manage rain runoff.
The project covers about 49 acres and has roughly 97,800 square feet of non-residential building space. It is classed as agricultural. The records do not say what is on the land now, but the type of project suggests farmland or open land.
No news coverage, township meeting records, or state permit information was found for this project. The explanation here rests on the county filing alone. The county's latest filing is dated April 2024.
What it could mean nearby
- Feed and bird deliveries, manure hauling and workers would add truck and vehicle trips on local roads. The new gravel drives suggest a dedicated farm entrance.
- Large barns and manure storage can raise questions about odor, noise and runoff, which the stormwater controls are meant to address.
- The records do not say how many jobs would be created or whether any homes are involved.
Where it stands
The latest county filing is dated April 2024, and no approvals or hearings were found online. Agricultural projects like this usually go through township review, stormwater and erosion-control approval, and possibly state nutrient-management review before construction.
- Apr 8, 2024 Latest filing for the project in county planning records
Want to weigh in? The Highland Township supervisors and planning commission would likely handle local review, and residents can usually comment at their public meetings. Confirm the schedule with the township.
Planning terms explained
- Stormwater controls
- Basins, swales or similar features that collect and slow rain runoff so it does not cause flooding or pollute streams.
- Manure storage
- A designed area that holds animal waste until it is spread on fields or hauled away.
- Agricultural use
- Land use for farming, such as raising crops or livestock.
- Land development
- A township review of new buildings and site work to confirm they 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: $19.6M
- ~978 roofing squares (assumes 1 story)
- ~244 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)
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