KILDARE: Green light for over 70 self-catering apartments

Plans have been granted for a total of 72 self catering units in north Kildare.

A planning application for the project in Moyvalley Hotel & Golf Resort was approved by Kildare County Council for Balyna Hotel Limited.

The  72 units will be located in three three-storey buildings, comprising 54 two-bedroom units and 18 three-bedroom units.

Also included is a single storey multi-use recreational and amenity pavilion building.

The plans include 79 surface level car parking spaces.

The 1.92 hectare site is located within the curtilage of a protected structure, Balyna House.

An environmental impact assessment report and a natural impact statement have been prepared in respect of the development.