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Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for Semester 1 2020 Units. Students will be notified of all approved modifications by Unit Coordinators via email and Unit Blackboard sites. Where changes have been made, these are designed to ensure that you still meet the unit learning outcomes in the context of our adjusted teaching and learning arrangements.
This unit will introduce students to the land use planning system in Western Australia with particular focus on the Planning and Development Act 2005 (WA). The role of state planning policies, region planning schemes and local planning schemes will be examined. The relationship between region planning schemes, local government schemes, planning control provisions and written laws will be examined, together with subdivision and development control. Practical matters such as Model Scheme Text and Residential Design Codes will also be reviewed. Students will be made aware of interim development orders, planning control areas and improvement plans. Particular attention will be given to the promotion of sustainable land use and development as a fundamental and underlying objective of the land use planning system in Western Australia. This unit will also examine the role of administrative law in determining planning disputes and policy development. The legislative nature of by-laws and regulations will be explained as will grounds and avenues of challenge to planning proposals. Throughout this unit, students will also be encouraged to critically reflect on whether the process of consolidation under the new planning and development regime in Western Australia has streamlined the planning process and provided for a more clear, certain and workable planning system for this State.
Students must have passed either LAW1100, LAW1116 or LAW1600.
Unit was previously coded LAW5601
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
On campus students will attend a two hour of lecture and one hour tutorial per week for one semester. Online students will access the unit via Blackboard. Regular online access is required.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Written submission | 10% |
| Assignment | Assignment | 30% |
| Examination | Final Examination | 60% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Written submission | 10% |
| Assignment | Assignment | 30% |
| Examination | Final Examination | 60% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for this unit. All assessment changes will be published by 27 July 2020. All students are reminded to check handbook at the beginning of semester to ensure they have the correct outline.
This unit will introduce students to the land use planning system in Western Australia with particular focus on the Planning and Development Act 2005 (WA). The role of state planning policies, region planning schemes and local planning schemes will be examined. The relationship between region planning schemes, local government schemes, planning control provisions and written laws will be examined, together with subdivision and development control. Practical matters such as Model Scheme Text and Residential Design Codes will also be reviewed. Students will be made aware of interim development orders, planning control areas and improvement plans. Particular attention will be given to the promotion of sustainable land use and development as a fundamental and underlying objective of the land use planning system in Western Australia. This unit will also examine the role of administrative law in determining planning disputes and policy development. The legislative nature of by-laws and regulations will be explained as will grounds and avenues of challenge to planning proposals. Throughout this unit, students will also be encouraged to critically reflect on whether the process of consolidation under the new planning and development regime in Western Australia has streamlined the planning process and provided for a more clear, certain and workable planning system for this State.
Students must have passed either LAW1100, LAW1116 or LAW1600.
Unit was previously coded LAW5601
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
On campus students will attend a two hour of lecture and one hour tutorial per week for one semester. Online students will access the unit via Blackboard. Regular online access is required.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Written submission | 10% |
| Assignment | Assignment | 30% |
| Examination | Final Examination | 60% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Written submission | 10% |
| Assignment | Assignment | 30% |
| Examination | Final Examination | 60% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
LAW2601|1|2