The proposal seeks for an extension to the rear of the site and refurbishment of building section fronting onto Fortwilliam Park. The proposal also includes the demolition of existing building sections, as well as play areas and all other associated site works.
You can view the proposed development plans for the proposal below and complete an online feedback form based on the information provided. The information contained on this website and the feedback forms provided are in addition to a public consultation event which will be held in Harberton North Special School, 29a Fortwilliam Park, Belfast BT15 4AP on Thursday 16th October 2025 between 4pm and 7pm. Details of this event have been advertised in the local press and notification leaflets circulated within the vicinity of the proposed site. Please note these consultation events are separate to the previous consultation event for the Temporary Mobile Accommodation.
This website provides an alternative public consultation platform to the event to be held in the school. The Education Authority would encourage all those with an interest in the proposal to leave their feedback below. Contact details of all respondents will be held confidentially and in line with GDPR regulations.
Your Feedback
Any comments made will be taken on board by the design team in determining the final layout that will be submitted to Belfast City Council planning department in the form of a full planning application.
We would encourage all those with an interest in the proposal to leave their feedback below.
What Happens Next?
This digital public information event will close on Monday 10th November 2025 and any comments received up to that point in time will be considered by the design team. We would ask that comments are submitted either via the site or to Resolve Planning directly no later than this date. Once all of the feedback has been considered and any necessary changes made, the design team will proceed to submit a planning application to Belfast City Council.
It is important to note that any feedback on this website is a representation to the applicant, and not to the planning department at Belfast City Council directly. If a planning application is submitted, normal neighbour notification and publicity will be undertaken and you will have the opportunity to make formal representations regarding the proposal at that time.
If you have any difficulty accessing the information on this website, any difficulty using the feedback form or require hard copies of the presentation, please contact Alice Gallagher at Resolve Planning.
Email: alice@resolveplanning.com Telephone: 028 9099 1225