Delaware County · Newtown Township · #7342
Recreation at Marville
Newtown Township, PA · 24,576 sq ft non-residential, recreation
About this project
Further development of 55.9 acres in Newtown Township with a 24,576 sq. ft. recreation building.
Official description: Further develop 55.913 acres with a 24,576 sq. ft. recreation building
County recommendation: Approval, contingent upon addressing code requirements and contingent upon addressing staff comments
- Applicant
- Newtown Square Racquet & Fitness Center LLC
- Engineer / designer
- Chester Valley Engineers
- Plan type
- Land Development
- Land use
- Nonresidential
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
The project is a new recreation building of about 24,576 square feet in Newtown Township, Delaware County. County records describe it as further development of a 55.9-acre property, so the building would be added to a large site that is already in use. The filing lists Newtown Square Racquet & Fitness Center LLC alongside Chester Valley Engineers. The building would probably be an indoor sports or fitness facility, but the records do not say which activities it would hold.
No news coverage, developer project page, township meeting minutes or hearing notices were found for this project. The only online item found was a Delaware County Planning Commission agenda listing the project under the name Recreation at Marville. That listing gave no further detail. Nothing was found on opposition, approvals or who would occupy the building.
What it could mean nearby
- A 24,576 sq. ft. recreation building could bring more visitors and some traffic to its access roads. No traffic study was found.
- A recreation facility of this kind would likely create a modest number of jobs. The records do not give a number.
- The records show no new homes. They do not say how much of the 55.9 acres would stay open space.
Where it stands
The county planning commission has reviewed the project, and its latest filing is dated July 2025. Township approval of the land development plan usually comes next. After approval, the developer would apply for building permits and then start construction.
- Jul 17, 2025 Latest county planning filing for Recreation at Marville
Want to weigh in? Newtown Township's governing board and planning commission usually decide on land development plans at public meetings. Residents can comment there, and the township's meeting calendar lists the dates.
Who's behind it
Newtown Square Racquet & Fitness Center LLC
Planning terms explained
- Land development
- Building or expanding on a property in a way that the township reviews, such as adding a new building.
- County Planning Commission
- A county body that reviews local development plans and gives advice. The township makes the final decision.
- Non-residential square footage
- The floor area of buildings that are not homes, such as a recreation building.
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: $4.9M
- ~245 roofing squares (assumes 1 story)
- ~61 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)