School: Business and Law

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.

  • Unit Title

    Statutory Planning
  • Unit Code

    PLN2608
  • Year

    2017
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Edward Edmond ANDRE

Description

This unit introduces students to the development and application of statutory planning; in Australia, Western Australia and internationally. It investigates the main elements of preparation, documentation and administration in contemporary statutory planning and their interpretation by public, private and not-for-profit sectors. It includes case study analysis of the Commonwealth, State and Local Government interaction in Western Australian planning and development. Preparation and administration of statutory planning and development in Western Australia is discussed together with the interaction between statutory planning and strategic planning in Western Australia.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded PLN3601, PLN5601

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Compare statutory planning principles and processes from a variety of viewpoints.
  2. Explain how statutory planning knowledge and skills are applied to conservation and development issues in regional and local planning schemes, subdivision and development assessment.
  3. Explain the development and application of statutory planning.
  4. Identify and critique the statutory planning knowledge and skills required for contemporary developments.
  5. Review how statutory planning schemes for regions and cities are interpreted by the public and private sectors and the community through their elected representatives.
  6. Understand and critique the debates involving Review agendas such as the National Development Assessment Forum.

Unit Content

  1. Identification and analysis of contemporary and emerging issues in statutory planning for conservation and development in Australia and in Western Australia.
  2. Introduction to statutory planning for conservation and development.
  3. Preparation, interpretation and implementation of statutory planning instruments - Subdivisions, Schemes, Appeals and Prosecutions.
  4. Preparation, interpretation and implementation of statutory planning instruments.
  5. The Western Australian Planning and Development Act general provisions for subdivision, planning schemes, development assessment and appeals.
  6. The process, purposes and outcomes of statutory planning in regional and local contexts, including the role and function of redevelopment authorities.

Additional Learning Experience Information

This unit can be conducted in both the on-campus and off-campus modes.

On-campus students attend a weekly on-campus lecture and seminar. The teaching and learning approach in this unit is enhanced through in-class discussions of practical industry case studies of statutory planning within local and state government, as well as the role of private planning practices. The skills of working effectively with others in a statutory planning environment (specifically team work, task collaboration and working productively with people from diverse cultures), communicating effectively, critical legislative and policy appraisal and analysis and the ability to generate ideas are emphasised. This unit also provides for engaged teaching and learning where guest lecturers from industry are invited to share experiences, providing students with industry relevant information and opportunities for networking. The unit is also supported by relevant field trips.
Extensive use will be made of Blackboard to provide all lectures and other learning materials via this electronic portal. A discussion board will be used to facilitate discussion between teaching staff and students. A range of additional materials such as website links, blogs, group boards, gradebooks etc will be made available where appropriate.
Students are required to complete individual assessment items which are assessed for quality academic and professional standards, including written communication (structure, language and conventions), critical analysis (depth of thought, development of argument, logical analysis and insight), depth and breadth of coverage, the ability to research effectively using both academic and contemporary sources and industry relevance. Assessment methods provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate their content knowledge, critical thinking and develop their written communication and presentation skills.



Off-campus students are provided with an electronic recorded lecture/module each week. All information will be delivered to off-campus students via Blackboard. The lectures/modules are delivered by an academic staff member with relevant industry knowledge and experience. Online tutorials will also be offered to students in this mode to support learning and extend discipline knowledge. These activities encourage students to improve their communication skills, critical thinking skills and research skills. Assessment methods provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate their content knowledge, critical thinking and develop their written communication skills. Regular online access is essential.

Assessment

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.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
Case StudyStatutory Planning Case Study25%
TestMid Semester Test25%
AssignmentStatutory Planning Unit Assignment (Project)50%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
Case StudyStatutory Planning Case Study25%
TestMid Semester Test25%
AssignmentStatutory Planning Unit Assignment (Project)50%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

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.

Academic Misconduct

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:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

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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School: Business and Law

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.

  • Unit Title

    Statutory Planning
  • Unit Code

    PLN2608
  • Year

    2017
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Edward Edmond ANDRE

Description

This unit introduces students to the development and application of statutory planning; in Australia, Western Australia and internationally. It investigates the main elements of preparation, documentation and administration in contemporary statutory planning and their interpretation by public, private and not-for-profit sectors. It includes case study analysis of the Commonwealth, State and Local Government interaction in Western Australian planning and development. Preparation and administration of statutory planning and development in Western Australia is discussed together with the interaction between statutory planning and strategic planning in Western Australia.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded PLN3601, PLN5601

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Compare statutory planning principles and processes from a variety of viewpoints.
  2. Explain how statutory planning knowledge and skills are applied to conservation and development issues in regional and local planning schemes, subdivision and development assessment.
  3. Explain the development and application of statutory planning.
  4. Identify and critique the statutory planning knowledge and skills required for contemporary developments.
  5. Review how statutory planning schemes for regions and cities are interpreted by the public and private sectors and the community through their elected representatives.
  6. Understand and critique the debates involving Review agendas such as the National Development Assessment Forum.

Unit Content

  1. Identification and analysis of contemporary and emerging issues in statutory planning for conservation and development in Australia and in Western Australia.
  2. Introduction to statutory planning for conservation and development.
  3. Preparation, interpretation and implementation of statutory planning instruments - Subdivisions, Schemes, Appeals and Prosecutions.
  4. Preparation, interpretation and implementation of statutory planning instruments.
  5. The Western Australian Planning and Development Act general provisions for subdivision, planning schemes, development assessment and appeals.
  6. The process, purposes and outcomes of statutory planning in regional and local contexts, including the role and function of redevelopment authorities.

Additional Learning Experience Information

This unit can be conducted in both the on-campus and off-campus modes.

On-campus students attend a weekly on-campus lecture and seminar. The teaching and learning approach in this unit is enhanced through in-class discussions of practical industry case studies of statutory planning within local and state government, as well as the role of private planning practices. The skills of working effectively with others in a statutory planning environment (specifically team work, task collaboration and working productively with people from diverse cultures), communicating effectively, critical legislative and policy appraisal and analysis and the ability to generate ideas are emphasised. This unit also provides for engaged teaching and learning where guest lecturers from industry are invited to share experiences, providing students with industry relevant information and opportunities for networking. The unit is also supported by relevant field trips.
Extensive use will be made of Blackboard to provide all lectures and other learning materials via this electronic portal. A discussion board will be used to facilitate discussion between teaching staff and students. A range of additional materials such as website links, blogs, group boards, gradebooks etc will be made available where appropriate.
Students are required to complete individual assessment items which are assessed for quality academic and professional standards, including written communication (structure, language and conventions), critical analysis (depth of thought, development of argument, logical analysis and insight), depth and breadth of coverage, the ability to research effectively using both academic and contemporary sources and industry relevance. Assessment methods provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate their content knowledge, critical thinking and develop their written communication and presentation skills.



Off-campus students are provided with an electronic recorded lecture/module each week. All information will be delivered to off-campus students via Blackboard. The lectures/modules are delivered by an academic staff member with relevant industry knowledge and experience. Online tutorials will also be offered to students in this mode to support learning and extend discipline knowledge. These activities encourage students to improve their communication skills, critical thinking skills and research skills. Assessment methods provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate their content knowledge, critical thinking and develop their written communication skills. Regular online access is essential.

Assessment

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.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
Case StudyStatutory Planning Case Study25%
TestMid Semester Test25%
AssignmentStatutory Planning Unit Assignment (Project)50%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
Case StudyStatutory Planning Case Study25%
TestMid Semester Test25%
AssignmentStatutory Planning Unit Assignment (Project)50%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

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.

Academic Misconduct

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:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

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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