April 2025
Chester County to Host Sustainability Summit & Expo on May 17
April 25, 2025
On Saturday, May 17, the Chester County Planning Commission will host the 2025 Sustainability Summit and Expo — Chester County's premier sustainability event — at West Chester University! Learn more.
Protected Open Space Continues to Grow in Chester County
April 21, 2025
The county's latest Protected Open Space Tracking (or POST) shows an increase of 2,590 acres in 2024, bringing Chester County's total protected open space to 31.9%. Read more about POST.
Following Up: CCHPN Leadership Luncheon
April 21, 2025
CCPC and the Chester County Historic Preservation Network hosted a Leadership Luncheon on March 15, bringing together historical commissions from throughout the county. See the follow up.
New! Chester County Recommended Tree List
April 11, 2025
Choosing the right trees for new developments is a decision that has lasting impacts. Check out Chester County's Recommended Tree List for municipalities.
March 2025
Recent Funding News
March 24, 2025
Chester County recently received more than $4.5 million in funding from the PA Department of Community and Economic Development's funding programs. See the details.
2024 Non-residential Construction Report Released
March 24, 2025
Our Non-Residential Construction Report shows the total amount of new agricultural, commercial, industrial, and institutional square feet added to the county in 2024. Check it out.
CCPC Releases 2024 Annual Report
March 20, 2025
Chester County Planning Commission's 2024 Annual Report provides yet another great snapshot of the year behind us. Check it out!
Meet Our New Executive Director
March 17, 2025
You've probably heard the news about our new Executive Director, Matthew Edmond, who started a few weeks ago. Check out his staff spotlight to get to know Matt a little better!
February 2025
2024 Development and Ordinance Review Activity
February 26, 2025
Each year our Act 247 review team prepares an overview of the county's development and ordinance review activity. Check out the results from 2024.
Landscapes3 Five-Year Trends Report
February 11, 2025
CCPC prepared a Five-Year Trends Report which will help shape our work program over the next five years and lay the groundwork for the next update of Landscapes3. Learn more.
Sustainability Summit and Expo
February 7, 2025
The 2025 Chester County Sustainability Summit and Expo will take place on May 17! Hear from experts, chat with neighbors, meet local contractors, and find out how to get involved in your community. Learn more about the event, including opportunities to be a sponsor or an exhibitor.
Chester County Commissioners Name Matthew Edmond as Planning Commission Executive Director
February 5, 2025
The Chester County Commissioners appointed Matthew Edmond, AICP, as Executive Director of the Chester County Planning Commission. Matt joins the County on February 18 and replaces Brian O'Leary who retired in November of 2024. View the press release.
January 2025
Check out our New eTools
January 17, 2025
CCPC's list of planning eTools provides helpful information regarding a variety of planning topics. Learn more and see what's new to the list.
Chester County Trails Master Plan Approved
January 13, 2025
We're excited to announce the Chester County Trails Master Plan has been approved and the final version is now available. Check out the Plan.
Heading out of 2024 and into 2025
January 9, 2025
With the pandemic mostly behind us, it was great to see a fairly normal year for Chester County in 2024. Check out what we've done in 2024 and what is planned for 2025.