Area Planning

The aim of area planning is to ensure that all pupils have access to a broad and balanced curriculum in sustainable, fit-for-purpose schools.

Area planning aims to establish a network of viable schools that are of the right type, the right size, located in the right place, and have a focus on raising standards. 

The aim of Area Planning is to provide flexible and agile provision, to ensure all children and young people who require a place in a special school, or with a statement of special educational need, which recommends placement in a small group setting, will have access to the most appropriate SEN placement.

A pre-publication consultation seeks the views of those most directly affected by the proposed changes at a local level.

A Development Proposal (DP) is required under Article 14 of the Education and Libraries (NI) Order 1986 before any significant change can be made to a school.

This page only contains Development Proposals with decisions from 2018 onwards.

Community planning aims to improve the connection between regional, local and neighbourhood levels through partnership working and more integrated use of resources, with a focus on collaboration between organisations for the benefit of citizens.