A federal planning commission reviewing President Donald Trump’s proposal to build a large ballroom at the White House has postponed its decision until April after an overwhelming response from the public and extended testimony during a review meeting.

The National Capital Planning Commission had originally planned to vote on the project in early March, but officials announced that the decision would be pushed to April 2 to allow additional time to consider public input and complete deliberations on the proposal.

The ballroom project is one of the president’s signature plans to modernize the White House complex and expand its capacity to host major diplomatic events and large gatherings.

The proposed structure would include a ballroom capable of seating around one thousand guests and covering roughly ninety thousand square feet, making it one of the most significant architectural additions to the complex in decades.

According to planning officials, more than one hundred people registered to provide testimony during the commission’s meeting, while written submissions from members of the public exceeded thirty-five thousand.

The large volume of comments prompted commissioners to delay the vote so the feedback could be fully reviewed.

President Trump has defended the proposal as an important investment in the nation’s principal executive residence.

He has said the ballroom would enhance the White House’s ability to host world leaders and national events, describing it as a major improvement that would benefit future administrations and the country’s diplomatic presence.

Administration officials have emphasized that the project would be funded through private donations rather than taxpayer money.

The plan forms part of a broader effort by the president to upgrade federal facilities and strengthen the White House’s ability to conduct state functions at a scale comparable with other world capitals.

The project has also drawn strong reactions from preservation groups and some architects who argue that changes to historic buildings should undergo careful review.

Legal challenges have been filed by preservation advocates seeking to halt or modify the construction plans, though a federal judge recently allowed work connected to the project to proceed while litigation continues.

The National Capital Planning Commission’s upcoming April vote is expected to determine whether the project receives final planning approval, which would clear the way for further construction work on what could become one of the most prominent additions to the White House grounds in modern history.