Units
Planning Theory and Processes
Unit code: UDB240
Contact hours: 3 per week
Credit points: 12
Information about fees and unit costs
This unit is an introduction to the fundamental principles of urban planning control and regulation in Queensland. Property economists need to be aware of the history, development and current impact of planning regulation on property development and investment. This unit covers current development planning approval, assessments, conditions and appeals processes. Integration of economics, equity and social responsibility which include conservation and heritage protection and its impact on development and land are also discussed.
Availability
| Semester | Available |
|---|---|
| 2013 Semester 1 | Yes |
Offered in these courses
- UD40
Sample subject outline - Semester 1 2013
Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.
Rationale
This unit explores the concepts of town planning to provide students with an understanding of opportunities and constraints that influence the financial viability of projects. Property economists need to be aware of the history, development and current impact of planning regulation, since development and use, in most western economies, is a controlled and regulated activity. The mechanism of regulation in the Australian context is through local government planning legislation, with free market development and user activities being curtailed by town and shire plans. These complexities are covered in this unit since they have a direct impact on supply, which in turn has a direct impact on value of property.
Aims
This unit seeks to provide the students with the conceptual and legislative framework concerned with planning regulation in Queensland.
Objectives
By the completion of this unit you will should be able to:
1. Identify legislative framework which supports planning control
2. demonstrate an understanding of the impact of planning control on land use and development rights
3. explain the community and economic value implications of planning control
4. demonstrate an understanding of the significance of town plans, special development zones, etc, and an awareness of application processes for change of use and other variations, together with an awareness of current appeals procedures.
5. analyse and implement planning theories on different property types.
Content
Topics covered will include:
· Implementation of planning theories on different property types
· Introduction to the emergence of fundamental principles of urban planning control and regulation in Queensland
· The statutory planning process and current Queensland legislation
· Urban and regional planning on matters of equity and social responsibility
· Types of planning controls
· Detailed coverage of current development planning approval and appeals processes
· Range of constraints that may be incorporated into plans such as conservation and heritage protection and its impact on development and land use rights and economic value
· The concepts and impact of regional planning and special development zones.
Approaches to Teaching and Learning
This unit makes use of a range of teaching techniques including traditional lectures (including guest lecturers as appropriate) and in class workshop activities. Case studies will form an integral part of the learning process.
Teaching Mode: Hours per week:
Lectures: 3
Assessment
The assessment for this unit follows the assessment policy stated in section 5.1.1
Assessment name:
Report
Description:
Research on a range of land uses and design the interaction between different land uses
Relates to objectives:
3. explain the community and economic value implications of planning control
5. analyse and implement planning theories on different property types.
Weight:
25%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Group
Due date:
Week 5
Assessment name:
Project (applied)
Description:
Application processes
Relates to objectives:
1. Identify legislative framework which supports planning control
2. demonstrate an understanding of the impact of planning control on land use and development rights
3. explain the community and economic value implications of planning control
4. demonstrate an understanding of the significance of town plans, special development zones, etc, and an awareness of application processes for change of use and other variations, together with an awareness of current appeals procedures.
Weight:
25%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
Week 13
Assessment name:
Examination (written)
Description:
Combination of theory and problem solving questions
Relates to objectives:
1. Identify legislative framework which supports planning control
2. demonstrate an understanding of the impact of planning control on land use and development rights
3. explain the community and economic value implications of planning control
4. demonstrate an understanding of the significance of town plans, special development zones, etc, and an awareness of application processes for change of use and other variations, together with an awareness of current appeals procedures.
5. analyse and implement planning theories on different property types.
Weight:
50%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
Exam period
Academic Honesty
QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.
A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.
Resource materials
There is no text book for this unit, we will use a combination of notes from lectures, workshops and case studies materials. This unit is not offered for external study, therefore, no alternative delivery is arranged. Lecture notes are available on the blackboard and other recommended reading materials will be posted on the blackboard.
Risk assessment statement
There are no out-of-the-ordinary risks associated with this unit. However, Workplace Health and Safety requirements relevant to this unit relate particularly to fieldwork. A risk assessment for the field excursion has identified several low impact risks including travel, slips and trips, animal bites, and animal and plant stings. You will be provided with safety guidelines prior to each trip. In addition, we provide a health and safety manual detailing health, safety and emergency procedures for you to read and put into practice. We therefore require you to understand and obey all safety guidelines. Daily reminders are given at the beginning of each field day. A diary is kept with regard to all safety reminders and issues. A qualified first aid officer accompanies each trip in accord with University guidelines.
Additional Costs
There are no additional costs associated with this unit.
Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.
Last modified: 19-Oct-2012
