Postgraduate CUR-URP550-2022

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

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Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Start dates

28 Nov 2022
29 May 2023
27 Nov 2023

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Subject details

What you'll learn

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

describe and critically analyse the framework for local plan making
examine and review the implementation of local planning including the assessment, control and guidance of development through regional, state and local legislation and plans
apply logical process, and search databases, to competently analyse the factors which impact local communities
demonstrate critical and creative thinking for future planning scenarios
effectively and clearly communicate ideas, concepts and solutions both orally, graphically and in written form when working individually and, in a group setting, demonstrate the capacity to utilise the strengths of each member

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.

Additional requirements

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

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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