Upper Merion supervisors deny data center land development plans

Upper Merion supervisors deny data center land development plans

News Cliptimesherald.com·Upper Merion, Montgomery County, PA·8/14/2026

The Upper Merion Township Board of Supervisors unanimously denied five preliminary land development proposals from MLP Ventures for data centers in King of Prussia, amounting to 4.6 million square feet. This decision came after a contentious meeting and a lawsuit filed by the developer, Brian O’Neill, against the township. Residents strongly opposed the proposals, leading to their denial.

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Gov: Upper Merion Township Board of Supervisors, Upper Merion Township Planning Commission, Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas

The Upper Merion Township Board of Supervisors unanimously rejected five preliminary land development proposals from MLP Ventures, spearheaded by developer Brian O’Neill, for data centers totaling approximately 4.6 million square feet in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. This decision followed a heated meeting where supervisors, including Greg Waks and Vice Chairman William Jenaway, criticized O'Neill's plans as