| Area: | Department of Architecture and Interior Architecture |
| Credits: | 12.5 |
| Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
| Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Tutorial: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
| Syllabus: | The evolution of land and planning law in the United Kingdom and its relationship to the origins of planning legislation in Western Australia. The principal statutes affecting the operation of planning and the administrative structure of jurisdiction. Critical perspectives on planning legislation and the potential for reform. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Placed Planning law in an overall context with environmental law. Placed environmental planning in an overall context with land law and land tenure. Studied the existing law of Western Australia relevant to planning, and it's roots in early United Kingdom environmental planning law. Considered other areas of law to the extent that they are relevant to environmental planning law and planning practice in Western Australia. |
| Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information. |
| Unit References: | Strata Titles Act 1995 Land Administration Act 1997. Public Works Act 1902. Transfer of Land Act 1893. Sale of Land Act 1970. Environmental Protection Act 1996. Heritage of Western Australia Act 1990. Acts Amendment (Heritage Council) Act 1990. East Perth Redevelopment Act 1991. Subiaco Redevelopment Act 1994. Midland Redevelopment Act 1999. Swan River Trust Act 1986. |
| Unit Texts: | Town Planning and Development Act 1928. Metropolitan Region Town Planning Scheme Act 1959. Town Planning Regulations 1967. State Planning Commission Regulations 1962. Metropolitan Region Scheme 1963. Western Australian Planning Commission Act 1985. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Leading tutorial discussion, Preparation of tutorial topic and Preparation of tutorial paper 30%, Participation in seminars and tutorials and oral presentation 10%, Semester project or examination 40%, Short answer papers 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | |
