York County · Newberry Township · #26-0125
New Life House of Worship
Newberry Township, PA · 13,235 sq ft non-residential, institutional · 6.7 acres
About this project
Preliminary and final land development for a 13,235 sq ft church on a 6.7-acre site in Newberry Township.
Official description: Church
County recommendation: Consistent with county plan
- Engineer / designer
- Akens Engineering Associates, Inc.
- Plan type
- Preliminary Final Land development
- Land use
- Other
- Water
- On-lot well
- Sewer
- On-lot septic
Filing history
- 2026-07-13 · #26-0125 · Preliminary Final Land development · 13,235 sq ft
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
The plan is to build a church of about 13,235 square feet on a 6.7-acre site in Newberry Township, York County. The county record describes it as a combined preliminary and final land development plan. That means the township is asked to approve the site layout and the final version in a single step.
The records don't say what is on the site now. They also don't say which congregation will use the building. Akens Engineering Associates, Inc. is the firm named on the filing. The latest county filing is dated July 13, 2026.
No news coverage, meeting agendas, minutes or developer webpage for this project were found online, so nothing is known about opposition or approvals.
What it could mean nearby
- Traffic would probably be busiest on worship days and at special events. No traffic study was found.
- A building of this size usually needs a water and sewer connection and a stormwater plan. The records don't say how this site will be served.
- The records don't mention homes, jobs or school effects.
Where it stands
The project was filed with the county for review as a preliminary and final land development plan, and the latest filing is dated July 13, 2026. Next, the township planning commission and supervisors usually review the plan and vote. They may attach conditions first.
- Jul 13, 2026 Latest county planning filing for the project
Want to weigh in? The Newberry Township supervisors normally make the final decision on land development plans, after the planning commission reviews them. Residents can comment at those public meetings.
Who's behind it
Akens Engineering Associates, Inc. · This is the engineering firm named on the county filing. The church's own sponsor was not identified.
Planning terms explained
- Land development
- Township review of a site plan for a new building or major changes to a property, covering layout, parking, drainage and access.
- Preliminary and final plan
- A request that combines the two usual approval stages into one, so the township reviews and approves the plan in a single process.
- Institutional use
- A use such as a church, school or government building, rather than housing or a business.
- Stormwater management
- Features such as basins or drains that control rain runoff from roofs and paved areas so it doesn't flood neighboring land.
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: $4.6M
- ~66 roofing squares (assumes 2 stories)
- ~33 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)