Postgraduate CUR-URP550-2021

Local Planning

Unearth the established framework and strategies used in local planning.Search through databases and find out how they aid the planning process. Measure what impact state, regional and local legislation has. Discover how to write planning reports.

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Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% online

Available loans

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Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

31 May 2021
29 Nov 2021

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Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

describe and explain the framework for local plan making
examine the implementation of local planning including the assessment, control and guidance of development through regional, state and local legislation and plans
apply logical processes, and search databases, to analyse the factors which impact on local communities
demonstrate critical and creative thinking for future planning scenarios
work in groups utilising the strengths of each member and effectively communicate ideas, concepts and solutions both orally and in written form.

Topics covered

- Overview of the Local Planning system in Australia
- Local Planning 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

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

Description

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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