Wawa Resubmits For New Bucks County Location

HOLLAND, PA — After being denied a land development application, as well as backlash from the local community, Wawa has resubmitted an application to have a new location, complete with gas pumps, built in the Holland area.

Provco Pinegood Northampton, LLC has recently filed with the Township a Sketch Plan for a Wawa that is again proposed to be located on the property at 287 Holland Road.

A new sketch proposes an alternative layout and design of the Wawa store and gasoline pumps for the subject property. This plan differs from the Land Development Plan previously reviewed and denied by the Township.

(Northampton Township)

Township staff and professionals are currently conducting their respective reviews on this new layout. The applicant will be informed of the review.

The Board of Supervisors of Northampton Township initially denied the Subdivision and Land Development Application of Provco Pinegood Northampton, LLC at a meeting in November.

A hearing for the resubmission will be held in the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas, Courtroom #350, at the Bucks County Justice Center in Doylestown next Monday, April 4 at 9:00 a.m.

Members of the Township have voiced their disapproval of the proposed Wawa, as some made their thoughts clear at a 2021 meeting regarding the new location. Fifteen Holland residents gave public comment at the meeting to urge the board to vote against the development.

A Change.org petition made by residents voiced concerns over the new location.

"This intrusive plan will have significant effects on the livelihood of local residents, traffic conditions, safety and our sense of community. Get ready to say goodbye to the quaint feel of the Holland Village area and welcome in a barrage of new pollution and risks! Air pollution, noise pollution, light pollution, traffic congestion, soil and groundwater contamination, loitering and an abundance of refuse and vermin. This is a completely inappropriate addition to the farmland, parks, nature center, golf courses, athletic fields, schools and residences that make up our wonderful community."

"As the Board of Supervisors has reminded our residents, we are constrained as to what we can say publicly regarding Land Development and Subdivision Plans and Applications that are pending within the Township," the Board said in a statement. "At the same time, however, we want to provide as much information as possible to our residents."

The Township promises to update residents on all further updates to the plans, including hearings and other filings by Provco Pinegood Northampton, LLC.