Former St. Joseph's Secondary School, Lisgaugh, Doon Co. Limerick
Proposed development
Material change of use of ground floor section in the North West corner of former St. Joseph's Secondary School to medical centre use, minor internal alterations, reroofing of lean-to roof section on North elevation with new velux type roof lights and all ancillary site works. Former St. Joseph's Secondary School is on the grounds of the Sisters of Mercy Convent Doon and this is on the NIAH(National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) Schedule, Ref No. 21809006. The Convent building complex and curtilage is a candidate Protected Structure. Original Planning Ref. No. 21/349
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Limerick City and County Council
- Decision due
- 2 Apr 2026
Timeline
Application received
6 Feb 2026
Decision due
2 Apr 2026
Decision: refused
1 Apr 2026
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Planning history within 750 m
the construction of a detached Gym / Weights building for training purposes adjacent to existing dressing rooms together with all associated site works at the existing sports grounds
the construction of an extension to existing dwelling house including all ancillary site works
the merging of 2 No. dwelling units into a single dwelling unit & all associated site works
the construction of an all-weather playing pitch with an integrated hurling ball-wall and an adjoining pitch for sensory-use, together with perimeter fencing, lighting, and all associated site works at the existing sports grounds
a new single storey school building (100m2), soft play area (50 m2), and all associated site works
change of use of former farmyard (Buildings A and C) to micro artisan food production unit with ancillary offices, meeting room, storage and toilet facilities. Construction of a glazed link with social dining space to the Eastern courtyard elevation of farmyard building A. Change of use of former Laundry Buildings (Buildings B1 and B2) to an eHub space with computing, social space/conference room, office and toilet facilities. Construction of a single storey flat roofed corner link extension to connect buildings B1 and B2 together. Erection of retractable fabric canopies to the farmyard space varying in height between 3.8 to 4.5 metres. Change of use of farmyard courtyard to be used as a local farmers market space & all associated site works. Doon Social Farm is on the grounds of the Sisters of Mercy Convent Doon and this is on the NIAH(National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) Schedule, Ref No: 21809006. The Convent building complex and curtilage is a candidate Protected Structure. Original Planning Ref. No. 21/216