PLANNING LAW AND POLICY

LAW3PLN

Not currently offered

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.

School: La Trobe Law School (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Francine Rochford

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: 60 CP's in LAW subjects or admission into ABURE or ABURPB or AMCPD or AGCPD or ACCPD

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

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Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

Expert Presentations

Resource Type: Web resource

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Key Concept Presentations

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Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

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Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

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
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
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
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
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
Subject not currently offered - Subject options not available.