James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2004

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GE5603:03

Planning Legislation and Professional Practice

Townsville

HECS Band 3

November/December block mode.

Available to all TURP students and other postgraduate students as approved by the appropriate Associate Dean.

Staff:

Assoc. Professor D King.

This subject will cover the evolution of current legislation in Queensland and other relevant regulatory frameworks. It will provide a basis for understanding the development process, including planning schemes, environmental impact assessment, subdivisional development, appeals and the jurisdiction of the Planning and Environment Court.

Learning Objectives:

provide a clear understanding of the relevant planning and environmental legislation in Queensland;

provide an appreciation of relevant planning jurisdictions from within Australia and overseas;

give some practically-based understanding of the functions of the Planning and Environment Court and other appeal systems;

provide understanding of the Integrated Planning Act 1997.

Assessment by 24 hours take home examination (50%); moot court (20%); development proposal and assessment (30%).