Change of use of former farmyard to micro artisan food production unit at Doon Social Farm, Lisgaugh
Doon Social Farm, Lisgaugh, Doon Co. Limerick
Planning application 267017 to Limerick City and County Council: Change of use of former farmyard to micro artisan food production unit with ancillary offices, meeting room, storage and toilet facilities, at Doon Social Farm, Lisgaugh, Doon. Refused by the council on 1 April 2026.
Timeline
- Application lodged
- Council refused
Key facts
Proposed development
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
Planning status
Permission was refused on 1 Apr 2026. The refusal stands; no appeal is recorded.
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