LATEST: Plan for new Kildare "Wedding Village" with over 30 hotel rooms to cost €4m
Plans have been lodged for a major €4 million wedding village development at Ballindoolin House in north west Kildare - aiming to expand the venue’s capacity and establish it as a destination for multi-day celebrations.
A central feature of the proposal is a prefabricated marquee-style structure (above) - to be erected on a seasonal basis - which would operate as a dedicated wedding venue beside the existing commercial facilities.
The plans also include a new access road linking the current car park to the proposed wedding village.
Infrastructure works form a key part of the development - including upgrades to the existing secondary effluent treatment system and the addition of a new percolation area. Associated site works and landscaping are also included.
Ballindoolin House is listed as a protected structure under the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029 - a factor likely to be considered as part of the planning process.
The application has been made by Ballindoolin House Ltd - with planning prepared by Whyte Planning Consultants Ltd.
The project - which has an estimated floor area of 1,310 square metres on a 3.91-hectare site - is currently at planning application stage.
If approved - the development could provide a boost to the local tourism and events sector in north Kildare - with potential for increased visitor numbers and employment in the area.