SSUD71-300: Planning and Assessment Processes

Description

This subject provides an introduction to planning principles, processes and practices in Australia. It will review strategic and statutory planning processes with particular focus on key planning legislation, plan making and development assessment. The subject will examine planning at different scales from global to local area planning. The subject will provide an overview of strategic land use planning, including smart cities and sustainable development, as well as governance mechanisms for the integration of land use and infrastructure. Students will learn to navigate a planning scheme to assist them in their chosen profession/s. Through practical exercises, students will also develop skills in putting together planning applications as well as understanding development assessment processes.

Subject details

Learning outcomes

1. Understand the key principles and processes of city planning;
2. Gain insights on the strategic and statutory planning processes for cities and regions;
3. Gain an understanding of planning systems and planning legislation, using the Queensland system as an example;
4. Explore site based planning processes to inform possible development outcomes;
5. Gain a sound understanding of development assessment processes;

Enrolment requirements

Subject outlines

• September 2021 [Standard - .]
• May 2021 [Standard]
• January 2021 [Standard - Weeks 1-12]
• September 2020 [Standard - Weeks 1-12]
• May 2020 [Standard]
• January 2020 [Intensive]
• January 2020 [Intensive]
• September 2019 [Intensive - Weeks 5 and 10]
• September 2019 [Intensive - Weeks 1 and 6]
• May 2019 [Intensive]
• January 2019 [Intensive]
• September 2018 [Intensive - Weeks 1 & 6]
• May 2018 [Intensive]
• September 2017 [Intensive - Weeks 1 & 6]
• May 2017 [Intensive]

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