LAW3PLN
PLANNING LAW AND POLICY
LAW3PLN
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject explores the way that planning law and policy regulates the use and development of land in Victoria. We consider the concepts of sustainability and social equity and assess whether the policy and legal framework created by Victorian planning laws forward these principles. We also consider the processes of strategic planning, development and environmental assessments and appeals and review of decision-making in a range of different practical, cultural and geographical contexts. This gives rise to a range of issues such as democratic and community participation, climate change, sustainable development, land use conflict and environmental justice.
SchoolLa Trobe Law School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorFrancine Rochford
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Completed LAW1LIM, LAW2TOT AND Admitted Into: LBLX - Bachelor of Laws (Complementary) LWLBUSB - Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Business LWLEE - Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Electronic Engineering LWLINT - Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of International Relations LWLMC - Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Media and Communication LWLPY;LWLPYB - Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Psychological Science LWLSC ;LWLSCB - Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Science LZCOML - Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws LZCRL;LZCRLB - Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Laws LVLGE;LVLGEB - Bachelor of Laws LVLUE;LVLUEB - Bachelor of Laws LWLAS - Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Asian Studies LWLAT ;LWLATB- Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Arts LWLFI Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Finance LWLF Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Finance LWLM Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Media LWLA LWLAC Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Accounting LWLBUS Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Business LWLE LWLEC Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Economics LWLIR Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of International Relations LWLFI Laws/Finance LWLAC Laws/Accounting LWLBUSB Laws/Business Students enrolled in other degrees must have completed at least 120 credit points in their degrees to enrol in this subject
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Various | Prescribed | Various | Various |
| Media | Key Concept Presentations | Prescribed | Various | La Trobe |
| Media | Expert Presentations | Prescribed | Various | Various |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Upon successful completion of this subject you should be able to identify and discuss the common law and legislation relevant to planning in Victoria
- Activities:
- Online Key Concept Presentations setting out the law Prescribed reading Online quizzes Problem solving and advice assessment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Upon successful completion of this subject you should be able to demonstrate understanding of the processes of strategic planning and plan making, development and environmental assessments and appeals and review of decision-making
- Activities:
- Online presentations by practitioners, policy makers and advocates setting out policy and practitioner perspectives Prescribed reading Online quizzes Problem solving and advice assessment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Upon successful completion of this subject you should be able to compose and communicate a response to a problem relating to planning in an appropriate style and tone
- Activities:
- Online problem solving presentations Online research and writing presentations Problem solving and advice assessment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Upon successful completion of this subject you should be able to describe, analyse and critique the policy framework for planning in Victoria, demonstrating a capacity to reflect on the interaction between natural, economic, social, political and cultural systems
- Activities:
- Online presentations by practitioners, policy makers and advocates setting out policy and practitioner perspectives Prescribed reading Research assessment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
05. Upon successful completion of this subject you should be able to describe and analyse the use of planning law as a mechanisms for forwarding the public good
- Activities:
- Online presentations by practitioners, policy makers and advocates setting out policy and practitioner perspectives Prescribed reading Research assessment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Online, 2018, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFrancine Rochford
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 36
Twelve 2.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 36 and delivered via online.
Directed ReadingWeek: 31 - 37
Forty 1.0 hours directed reading per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 37 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online quizzes (600 words) | Students will be required to respond to quizzes relating to their reading over the semester | 15 | 01, 02 |
| Problem solving and advice (2000 words) | Students will be provided with facts, photographs, maps and other details relating to a potential planning matter. They will be required to ascertain the relevant legal position and to communicate their legal advice to the client through a recorded (video) advice. | 40 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Policy Assignment (600 words) | Students will be required to research a question relating to an issue arising in planning law. An appropriate selection of primary and secondary material must be utilised to frame a well-informed, well-structured and well-written response. | 45 | 01, 02, 04, 05 |