Local Planning

• Topics

  • Overview of local government system
  • Local government planner and data collection
  • The Planning Framework
  • Expanding the Relationship: Local Planning Strategies and Local Planning Schemes
  • Exploring Local Planning Strategies
  • Local Planning Schemes
  • Local Planning Schemes Provisions and Development Control: Part I
  • Local Planning Schemes Provisions and Development Control: Part II
  • Development Standards
  • Assessment Methods
  • Report Writing
  • Future for Local Authorities and Local Planning

• Study resources

  • Instructional Methods

    • Discussion forum/Discussion Board
    • Online assignment submission
    • Standard Media
    • Web links

  • Online Materials

    • Resources and Links
    • Printable format materials

Entry Requirements

Others

This subject is a prerequisite for another subject and must be taken prior to URP560 Integrated Plan Making.

Special requirements

• EquipmentDetails - Access to hardware: webcam, speakers and microphone

Examines the framework for local plan-making. Tools and mechanisms including data systems, local planning strategies and schemes, legislation and the implementation of local planning are explored.

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• Development control (30%)
• Planning strategy/scheme (40%)
• Profile and Key Issues Paper (30%)

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