The Comprehensive Plan is the Township’s long-range policy plan developed in accordance with Article 3 of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code. It establishes the Township’s overall vision along with more detailed goals, objectives, and strategies for the following areas:
- Land Use
- Transportation
- Housing
- Conservation and Open Space
- Community Facilities
- Utilities
- Environmental Protection
Draft Comprehensive Plan Open for Review
After nearly two years in development, the Township is kicking off the formal adoption process for its Comprehensive Plan update in April 2026. The public is encouraged to review the draft plan and supporting materials:
A hard copy of the Plan will be available for public review at the Township Building.
Updating the Comprehensive Plan in 2025
West Whiteland Township is in the process of updating its comprehensive plan, which will guide important policies and decisions pertaining to future growth and (re)development over the next ten years. The Township recently was awarded a planning grant from the Chester County Planning Commission’s Vision Partnership Program (VPP) to update the current 30-year old plan to make sure the document meets today’s standards and the more importantly, the community’s vision, goals and priorities.
Open Houses
The Township hosted a Public Open House for the Comprehensive Plan Update on October 29, 2025. Staff, supervisors, and residents attended the event where the County Planning Commission presented draft goals and recommendations of the plan gathered over the past year.
Public Survey
The Township conducted a public survey from October 1, 2024 to February 1, 2025, inviting feedback from all residents and business owners. Nearly 2,000 responses were collected, providing direction for what they would like to see in the Township over the next 10 years. Additionally, we received over 3,000 written comments focused on traffic, development, open space, and stormwater. You may view the presentation of survey results here.
Task Force
A Task Force formed July 2024 of Township residents, Township Staff, and the Chester County Planning Commission (Author) who will oversee the Comprehensive Plan’s process and review/comment on content. Task Force meetings are held at the Township Building the second Tuesday of the month. See Task Force meetings and other public events related to the Comprehensive Plan on the Calendar.
Existing Comprehensive Plan
The Township's base Comprehensive Plan (not including the updates mentioned below) was created in 1994 and contains maps, charts, and text to document trends and issues and makes recommendations for the future of the Township. The Township Planning Commission is responsible for reviewing the Comprehensive Plan on a regular basis and updating it when necessary. The Comprehensive Plan was updated on March 31, 2015, with the adoption of The Lincoln Highway and Whitford Road Corridors Plan and on July 12, 2019 with The Township Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. It was most recently updated on March 23, 2022 with the amendment to Chapter 3: Growth Management - Land Use Plan.