Act 247 Development Plan Reviews
Summary
A planned warehouse at Route 13 and Penndel Road (BCPC #12374-A) triggered a wave of written comments about flooding, health and safety, and environmental impacts. The county commission only reviews these plans — Falls Township makes the final call, so residents' real opportunity is at township zoning board and supervisor meetings.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Sep 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
The developer and Falls Township gain a county review documenting zoning, stormwater, and traffic considerations before municipal decisions.
Nearby residents worry about flooding, traffic, and environmental effects from the warehouse project.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Planning Commission - Sep 2, 2026
A planned warehouse at Route 13 and Penndel Road (BCPC #12374-A) triggered a wave of written comments about flooding, health and safety, and environmental impacts. The county commission only reviews these plans — Falls Township makes the final call, so residents' real opportunity is at township zoning board and supervisor meetings.
Planning Commission - Aug 5, 2026
A commissioner flagged that development plans increasingly include large batches of waiver requests — one plan listed 15 — and urged municipalities to stop granting tax breaks and waivers so freely.
Planning Commission - Jul 1, 2026
The county planning commission reviews subdivision and land development plans from every township and borough before local boards make final decisions. These advisory comments shape how new housing, commercial projects, and roads take shape across Bucks County.
Planning Commission - Jun 3, 2026
The commission issues advisory reviews on municipal planning matters — including a newly added review for Nockamixon Township. These opinions inform but don't dictate local zoning and development decisions.
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