Cumberland County · North Newton Township · #2947
Two-barn poultry operation, North Newton Township
North Newton Township, PA · 48,000 sq ft non-residential, agricultural
About this project
Two new poultry barns would replace an existing barn on a property in North Newton Township. A new NPDES permit would cover the buildings, driveways and stormwater controls.
Official description: Wesley Martin is purposing two new poultry barns on his property along with demolishing his existing one. This will be a new NPDES permit to cover the buildings, driveways, and stormwater controls.
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
County records show a plan to build two new poultry barns on a property in North Newton Township, Cumberland County. They would replace one barn that is already there. The records list about 48,000 square feet of non-residential building space, which is roughly the size of a large warehouse.
A new NPDES permit would cover the barns, driveways and stormwater controls. NPDES is the state and federal permit system that regulates runoff and discharges from construction and farm sites.
No news coverage, township meeting records, hearing notices or developer web pages specific to this project were found. The details here come only from the county filing, dated 2024-12-09. The records do not say who would operate the barns or whether anyone has objected.
What it could mean nearby
- Driveways are part of the permit, so truck and delivery access to the site may change. The records do not give traffic numbers.
- Stormwater controls are included in the permit, which is meant to manage runoff from the new roofs and paved areas.
- The records do not mention new homes, jobs, school effects or utility changes.
Where it stands
The county filing shows a new NPDES permit is part of the plan. No township approvals or decisions were found online. Next steps usually include review of the stormwater and permit application by state and county environmental reviewers, and any required township zoning or land-development approvals.
- Dec 9, 2024 Latest county filing for the two-barn poultry project
Want to weigh in? The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and the Cumberland County Conservation District usually review NPDES permits, and North Newton Township officials handle local zoning matters. Check township meeting notices for comment opportunities.
Planning terms explained
- NPDES permit
- A permit under the federal Clean Water Act, run in Pennsylvania by the state, that limits pollution carried off a site by stormwater or other discharges.
- Stormwater controls
- Features such as basins or swales that hold and slow rain runoff so it does not flood or pollute neighboring land and streams.
- Agricultural use
- Land used for farming activities, which here means raising poultry in barns.
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: $9.6M
- ~480 roofing squares (assumes 1 story)
- ~120 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)
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