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GOVERNANCE, PUBLIC POLICY & LEGISLATION

PLA4UGP

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject students take a comparative approach to governance and planning law by comparing the planning systems governing land use and development across various states, then focusing on the relevant Acts and related legislation in Victoria . Topics covered include: planning as a process and the limitations of land use and development controls; the principles of judicial review of administrative action; scheme amendment; permit applications and applications for review; enforcement; and compensation for land acquisition and the impact of planning decisions. Students then focus on the formulation and implementation of planning policies and development controls on land in Victoria.

School: Humanities and Social Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Julie Rudner

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No

Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Enrolment into a postgraduate planning program or the Bachelor of Urban, Rural & Environmental Planning or students enrolled in ABURE or ACCPD or AGCPD or AMCPD or AMSPMD

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: PLA5UGP

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

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
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Competence to perform tasks involving the use of computerised planning information
02. Develop an understanding of how planning schemes operate in different states, and assess the purposes and uses of various approaches to land use planning
03. Develop an understanding of statutory planning elements by processing applications for planning approvals to achieve the objectives of planning and environmental protection
04. Further develop research and writing skills through independent research
05. Understand the principal elements of the Victorian planning system and related administrative processes, and of environmental and planning legislation.

Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Julie Rudner

Class requirements

SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
Five 7.00 hours seminar other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Includes field visits.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

1 hr test (1000 word equivalence)This assessment tests knowledge of the planning system.

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Case study report (1250 words)This assessment helps students learn about the planning systems in different states.

N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Statutory Planning Practicums (1000 words)These activities help students learn practical planning procedures.

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5

Role Play and 1250 word reflective pieceIn these activities, students demonstrate their knowledge and ability to articulate their knowledge.

N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO3, SILO4, SILO5