Cumberland County · Lower Allen Township · #3139
Arcona Lots 3-6
Lower Allen Township, PA · 140 homes, 116,225 sq ft non-residential, mixed use
About this project
Subdivision and land development of Arcona Neighborhood Lots 3 through 6 in Lower Allen Township, covering residential and nonresidential lots with about 140 units and 116,225 sq ft of nonresidential space. A preliminary plan also covers Lot 7.
Official description: The intent of this plan is to further subdivide existing Arcona Neighborhood Lots 3, 4, 5, 6, into residential and nonresidential lots and to provide for land development of these lots. This plan is a preliminary subdivision and land development plan for existing Arcona Neighborhood Lots 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 and a final subdivision and land development plan for Arcona Neighborhood Lots 3, 4, 5, and 6 only. This plan does not propose a final subdivision and land development plan for Arcona Neighborhood Lot 7.
Filing history
- 2025-12-23 · #3139 · Submission · 140 lots/units · 116,225 sq ft
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
Arcona is a large planned community in Lower Allen Township, Cumberland County. It mixes homes, shops and open space in a walkable layout. This proposal covers four more sections of it, Lots 3 through 6. County records describe about 140 homes plus roughly 116,000 square feet of non-residential space, which could mean shops, offices or services. A preliminary plan also covers a seventh section, Lot 7.
News coverage of the wider Arcona plan, mostly older, names Charter Homes & Neighborhoods as the developer. That coverage describes a site of about 248 acres along Lisburn, Rossmoyne and Arcona roads, with about 97 acres kept as open space. Part of Arcona was already built, and new sections were being added.
The township's plan list shows a filing for Arcona Neighborhoods 3 to 6 and a separate one for Neighborhood 7. No coverage was found of opposition, approvals or future tenants for these lots.
What it could mean nearby
- About 140 new homes would add residents, and more cars on nearby roads such as Lisburn and Rossmoyne.
- About 116,000 sq ft of non-residential space could bring local shops, services and jobs, though the records name no tenants.
- The wider Arcona plan sets aside a large share of its land as open space, according to older news coverage.
Where it stands
The township lists the plans for Lots 3 to 6 as a subdivision and land development filing, and the county's latest filing is dated 2025-12-23. No approval was found. Such plans usually go to the township planning commission for review, then to the supervisors for a vote.
- Dec 23, 2025 Latest county filing for Arcona Lots 3-6
Want to weigh in? The Lower Allen Township planning commission and board of supervisors decide on land development plans, and residents can usually comment at their public meetings or by contacting the township.
Who's behind it
Charter Homes & Neighborhoods · A Central Pennsylvania homebuilder and community developer, named in news coverage as the developer of Arcona, which also includes an apartment community.
Around the web
- Subdivision & Land Development PlansLower Allen TownshipLists township filings for Arcona Neighborhoods 3, 4, 5 and 6, and a separate one for Neighborhood 7.
- Arcona TND slated for Lower Allen planning commissionCentral Penn Business JournalBackground on the Arcona traditional neighborhood development plan and its review by the township.
- Charter Homes spending $80M on additions to Cumberland County developmentCentral Penn Business JournalDescribes Charter Homes & Neighborhoods adding new sections to Arcona after building many homes there.
Planning terms explained
- Land development plan
- A detailed site plan showing buildings, roads, utilities and stormwater, which the township must approve before construction.
- Subdivision
- Dividing a larger piece of land into separate lots that can be built on or sold.
- Preliminary plan
- An early-stage plan reviewed for major design issues before the final, more detailed plan is approved.
- Traditional neighborhood development
- A zoning approach that mixes homes, shops and open space in a compact, walkable community.
- Non-residential space
- Building area used for businesses, offices or services rather than housing.
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: $108.6M
- ~4,480 roofing squares
- ~140 HVAC systems
- ~140 kitchens / 280+ bathrooms
- ~392,000 sq ft of finished living space
- ~387 roofing squares (assumes 3 stories)
- ~290 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)
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