Chester County · East Whiteland Township · #LD-07-25-18597
The Dairy Barn and Residences at Benjamin Farms
East Whiteland Township, PA · 55 homes, mixed use · 3.1 acres
About this project
Land development in East Whiteland Township with 55 apartment units on a 3.1-acre site, plus conversion of a historic barn into an ice cream shop.
Official description: Construction of 55 apt units, and convert existing historic barn into an ice cream shop.
- Plan type
- Land development
- Land use
- Apartment, Restaurant
- Status
- Reviewed
Filing history
- 2025-07-21 · #LD-07-25-18597 · Land development · 56 lots/units
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
The county records describe a land development on a 3.1-acre site in East Whiteland Township. It would add 55 apartment units. It would also convert a historic barn on the property into an ice cream shop. That makes it a mix of homes and a small commercial use.
The records don't say what is on the site today. The barn's historic status suggests it is a former farm property. The records also don't give the apartment mix, the building height or any parking figures.
Searches found no news coverage, township agendas or minutes, developer page or other public material about this project. This explanation rests on the county filing alone. The most recent filing is dated July 21, 2025.
What it could mean nearby
- 55 new apartments would add housing and more residents and vehicle trips in the area. No traffic study was found.
- Keeping the historic barn for an ice cream shop could preserve a local landmark and add a small neighborhood destination. It could also bring more visitors and parking demand.
- No information was found on schools, utilities or open space for this site.
Where it stands
A land development filing was made with the county on 2025-07-21. No township approval or denial was found online. Land development plans are normally reviewed by the township planning commission and then decided by the board of supervisors, often after revisions.
- Jul 21, 2025 Latest land development filing in county records
Want to weigh in? The East Whiteland Township Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors would normally review a plan like this at public meetings, where residents can comment. Check the township website for agendas.
Planning terms explained
- Land development
- The township's formal review of a plan to build or change buildings, roads, parking and utilities on a site.
- Mixed use
- A project that combines different uses, such as homes and a shop, on one site.
- Adaptive reuse
- Converting an existing building, such as a barn, to a new use instead of tearing it down.
- Board of Supervisors
- The elected township body that makes final decisions on land development plans.
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: $30.8M
- ~1,760 roofing squares
- ~55 HVAC systems
- ~55 kitchens / 110+ bathrooms
- ~154,000 sq ft of finished living space
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