Chester County · PA · Estates & Conservation Properties division
Forestry mulching and land clearing in New London, PA
In New London, earth disturbance over 2,000 square feet needs a township grading permit.
Yes. Huntly Land Co. works in New London, PA. In New London, earth disturbance over 2,000 square feet needs a township grading permit, and logging on slopes over 25 percent needs specific Board of Supervisors approval and is limited to highly selective removal. Every job starts with a private site walk.
What the New London code says
New London covers about 11.7 square miles of land (US Census), roughly 17 miles from our Chadds Ford base. These are the town rules that most often shape a clearing, mulching or grading scope here, quoted from the code itself.
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Grading permit over 2,000 square feet
Section 5-1103 of the Chapter 5 Stormwater Management reads: “All earth disturbances greater than 2,000 square feet must be done in conformance with this chapter and under a grading permit issued by New London Township.”
Source: New London Township Code, Chapter 5 Stormwater Management, Section 5-1103
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Logging on slopes over 25 percent
Section 5-1103 of the Chapter 5 Stormwater Management reads: “On slopes exceeding 25 percent, logging and woodcutting shall be by specific approval of the board of supervisors of New London Township and shall be limited to highly selected removal of trees.”
Source: New London Township Code, Chapter 5 Stormwater Management, Section 5-1103
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No unnecessary tree removal
The Chapter 2 Subdivision and Land Development reads: “Natural development of the terrain shall be preserved to the greatest possible extent and excessive or promiscuous removal of soil or ground cover, unnecessary removal of trees or "over excavation" will not be permitted.”
Source: New London Township Code, Chapter 2 Subdivision and Land Development
Offices for a New London site
| Question | Office |
|---|---|
| Sediment and stormwater / erosion review | Chester County Conservation District (Chapter 102 erosion and sediment control, NPDES) |
| Township or borough office | New London Township office |
| State erosion and sediment rules | 25 Pa. Code Chapter 102 (DEP) |
New London questions, answered
Does New London require a grading permit?
Earth disturbance over 2,000 square feet needs a township grading permit (Section 5-1103).
Does New London regulate timber harvesting or tree removal?
Logging on slopes over 25 percent needs specific Board of Supervisors approval and is limited to highly selective removal (Section 5-1103).
Cost, permits and the ground
Code summaries are general guidance, not legal advice; Huntly confirms the rules that apply to each parcel before work.
What shapes the cost of land clearing in New London, PA?
Density and stem size, ground and terrain, access and staging, finish standard, resource plan, stewardship and schedule. Haul-off of non-organic debris, stump grinding below grade, permits and licensed applications are quoted as separate visible lines. Every job is priced in writing after a private site walk, and the walk carries no charge inside the service region.
Do I need a permit for land clearing in New London, PA?
Often. Pennsylvania requires a written erosion and sediment control plan for earth disturbance of 5,000 square feet or more (25 Pa. Code § 102.4), and the Chester County Conservation District reviews plans and NPDES coverage for larger disturbances. The New London rules on this page come on top of that. Whether a mulching-only scope counts as earth disturbance is a question for the township and the district, and we confirm it for each parcel before work.
Is forestry mulching better than bulldozing?
For most brush and small-tree work, yes. Mulching leaves roots in the ground and a chip layer on the surface, so slopes stay put, stream-adjacent ground stays stable, and there are no burn piles or haul-off loads. A buildable surface, root-ball removal, grading or drainage work may call for a broader clearing or excavation plan.
More about New London Township, Chester County, PA
Regulatory notes are general guidance; Huntly confirms the rules that apply to each site before work.
Who approves land clearing or earth disturbance in New London Township, Chester County, PA?
In New London Township, PA, clearing that disturbs ground falls under Pennsylvania Chapter 102. As general guidance, a written erosion and sediment control plan is needed at 5,000 square feet of earth disturbance and an NPDES permit at 1 acre or more. The Chester County Conservation District lists that program among its responsibilities, and the township can add local rules. Huntly confirms the rule that applies to each site before work.
Can I burn brush piles in New London Township, Chester County, PA?
Burning rules in Pennsylvania are set by the municipality, and Huntly did not verify a local open-burning rule for New London Township. Call the township before you light anything. Huntly's forestry mulching grinds brush where it stands and needs no burn permit. Huntly confirms the rule that applies to each site before work.
What invasive plants take over land around New London Township, PA?
Typical for Chester County: multiflora rose, autumn olive, bush honeysuckle, Oriental bittersweet and Japanese stiltgrass. They crowd out pasture, fence lines and woodland edges around New London Township, PA. Huntly clears thickets with a Cat 285XE forestry package on low-ground-pressure tracks, then treats regrowth as a separate line item if you want it. Herbicide, if used, goes through a licensed applicator and is quoted as a separate visible line.
Is there cost-share money for clearing invasives in New London Township, PA?
Possibly. As general guidance, landowners in New London Township, PA can ask the USDA service center for Chester County about EQIP funding. NRCS sets the Pennsylvania rate per scenario and year and decides eligibility and approval; ask the district conservationist for the current figure. The Chester County Conservation District also helps landowners plan conservation practices. Huntly confirms the rule that applies to each site before work.
Does Huntly serve New London Township, PA, and what does a site walk cost?
Yes. Huntly works New London Township, PA from its Chadds Ford base. The site walk is free, and every job is priced in writing after the walk at a fixed price. Longer hauls carry a mobilization line on the estimate. Call (484) 486-7272, Monday to Saturday 8 to 4, or email hello@huntlyland.com. Pennsylvania contractors must be registered as home improvement contractors with the Attorney General.
Who do I call for storm cleanup in New London Township, PA?
Call Huntly's 24/7 storm line at (484) 486-7272 for downed trees blocking a lane, field or driveway in New London Township, PA. Huntly's grapple clears and stacks the debris. If a tree is on a house or touching power lines, call a tree service or the utility first, then Huntly for the cleanup.
Where these facts come from
Sources: New London Township Code, Chapter 5 Stormwater Management, Section 5-1103 · New London Township Code, Chapter 2 Subdivision and Land Development · 25 Pa. Code § 102.4, erosion and sediment control requirements
Last checked: October 2026.
Permits and rules
Clearing in New London can need a sediment and stormwater plan or a local approval. Start here:
Send us the details.
hello@huntlyland.comSend the town, rough acreage and two or three photographs. We reply by email with site-walk times, and a written scope follows the walk.
Office hours Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. On call 24/7 for storm and emergency cleanup. If anyone is in danger, call 911 first.