No project in West Brandywine Township, but 2 nearby
Who decides here: the Township Supervisors (in some larger townships, the Board of Commissioners) of West Brandywine Township votes on zoning. The Chester County Planning Commission usually reviews big projects too.
Nearby (within 15 miles)
Sentinel / Green Fig data center at Foote Mineral Superfund site (East Whiteland)
East Whiteland Township, Chester County
100 acres
π Aug 26, 2026: Second stop-work order until Aqua confirms enough water.
Stopped or cancelledabout 14 miles away'Boutique' data center (North Coventry Township)
North Coventry Township, Chester County
17 acres
π Feb 23, 2026: Supervisors voted 3-2 to reject the sketch plan.
Reported in the news, not confirmed yet
Local votes and rules
π Other Β· Chester County
The Chester County Planning Commission, working with Montgomery County, published a Data Center Ordinance Guide with sample zoning rules towns can copy. It suggests allowing large data centers only through a conditional use review, keeping them 1,000 feet from homes, and limiting height and noise.
What you can do
- Get told first.
We'll email you if anything changes in West Brandywine Township. - Go to township meetings.
Anyone can speak. Big projects usually need a public hearing. - Ask questions in writing.
Use our checklist.
π Get told first
β‘ Your electric company
Depending on where you live in West Brandywine Township: PECO Energy Co. (company) or PPL Electric Utilities Corp. (company).
Big data centers need a lot of power. Who pays for new power lines depends on state rules. See the rules in Pennsylvania.