pla5ugp urban governance
URBAN GOVERNANCE, STRATEGY AND PLANNING LAW
PLA5UGP
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students examine the statutory bases of planning landuse and development control, in particular relevant Acts and related legislation. Topics covered include: planning as a process and the limitations of landuse and development controls; the principles of judicial review of administrative action; scheme amendment; permit applications and applications for review; enforcement; and compensation for land acquisition and the impact of planning decisions. In this subject the focus is on the formulation and implementation of planning policies and development controls on land.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJulie Rudner
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Enrolment in a Planning postgrduate program. Students enrolled in ACCPD or AGCPD or AMCPD or AMSPMD
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects PLA4SP, PLA4UGP
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Statutory planning in Victoria, | Prescribed | Eccles, D. and Bryant, T. | 2ND EDN, FEDERATION PRESS 1999 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Competence to perform tasks involving the use of computerised planning information
- Activities:
- Lectures, report
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
02. Develop understanding of how planning schemes operate and assess the purposes and uses of various approaches to land use planning
- Activities:
- lectures, report, test
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
03. Develop understanding of these elements by processing applicatinos for planning approvals to achieve the objectives of planning and environmental protection
- Activities:
- Lectures, report, test
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
04. Further develop research and writing skills through independent research
- Activities:
- Report, test
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
05. UNDERSTAND THE PRINCIPAL ELEMENTS OF THE VICTORIAN PLANNING SYSTEM AND RELATED ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSES, AND OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND PLANNING LEGISLATION
- Activities:
- Lectures, report, test
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2019, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJulie Rudner
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
Five 7.0 hours seminar other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 x case study 1500 word report | 30 | 01, 03, 04, 05 | |
| 1 x 1 hour test | 20 | 02, 03, 05 | |
| 1 x 750 word reflective piece | 15 | 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| 1 x group report and presentation | 20 | 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| 1 x role play | 15 | 02, 03 |