CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP — A major residential development that could add more than 100 new homes to the township’s quickly expanding northern corridor took a significant step forward Monday evening.

The Planning Advisory Commission (PAC) voted unanimously to recommend approval for the "Henry Farm" project, a proposed 114-lot single-family development situated on approximately 85.7 acres. The land spans a large tract bordered by Rochester, Powell, and Darlington Roads.

The vote, which passed 4-0, kicks off the final stretch of the approval process. The application now advances to the Board of Supervisors, which has scheduled a formal public hearing for February 27, 2026.

According to the meeting agenda, the proposal is designated as a Tentative Planned Residential Development (PRD) within the township's R-2 zoning district. Planned Residential Developments are specific zoning tools that allow for flexibility in design—such as lot sizes and open space arrangements—in exchange for providing community benefits.

The developer has proposed building the neighborhood in four separate phases. While the agenda packet referenced a presentation detailing the site layout, specific details regarding stormwater management, open space dedications, or road improvements were not immediately available in the published documents.

However, the location is significant for residents familiar with the township’s growth patterns. The Rochester Road corridor has seen consistent commercial and residential expansion as the township pushes northward toward the border with Seven Fields and Adams Township.

The Commission’s role is advisory; they review plans for compliance with township ordinances and forward recommendations to the elected Board of Supervisors. Their positive recommendation suggests the project aligns with Cranberry’s comprehensive plan for growth in that sector.

The Board of Supervisors will have the ultimate authority to grant final land development approval. The hearing on February 27 will be the next opportunity for residents to voice questions or concerns regarding traffic, school capacity, or infrastructure.

In other business, the commission reviewed the minutes from their previous regular meeting on January 6, 2026, and received the monthly report from Planning & Development Services regarding activity in December 2025.

How to Weigh In

Residents interested in the Henry Farm development can attend the public hearing scheduled for February 27, 2026. The meeting will be held at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center, 2525 Rochester Road. Information on specific start times and how to register to speak will be published on the township’s website prior to the meeting.