Pennhurst site data center

Township supervisors unanimously rejected the proposal in May 2026 over scale, water, traffic, and proximity to homes; a court battle is expected. Across Pennsylvania, municipalities have been adopting 180-day moratoriums, and the state House passed a data center "pause" bill alongside Gov. Josh Shapiro's "responsible development" plan. Update: the developer appealed the denial to the Chester County Court of Common Pleas in late June; the township has vowed an aggressive defense, with no ruling yet (VISTA Today).