Local Planning

• • 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

Others

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

Additional requirements

• Other requirements - Audio video equipment required Access to the Internet Admission to degree may be required

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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• Profile and key issue papers (30%)
• Local Planning Strategy/Town Planning Scheme (40%)
• Development Control Exercise (30%)

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