Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Law (Volume 3 page 216)
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Optional Law subject.
Pre/Corequisite: Property; Constitutional and Administrative Law; Advanced Administrative Law; The E-LAW Experience.
Contact: 2 hours per week
Timetable: First semester
Objectives:
Students who complete this subject will understand the legal regulation of land use planning by public and private means, including planning the preservation of biodiversity, natural and cultural heritage, and public procedures to obtain planning approval for private projects.
Content:
Introduction - Rationale, History and International Concern; Cultural, Philosophical and Gender Dimensions. International Obligations and Commitments. The General Law Framework. The Public Planning Regime - Production and Amendment of Planning Schemes (Rezoning). The Public Planning Regime - Planning Approval (Permits) and Environmental Impact Assessment. Planning Appeals. Judicial Review, Enforcement and Compensation. Planning Preservation of World Natural and Cultural Heritage and Biodiversity. Planning Preservation of Culture - Historic Buildings and Archaeology. Planning Preservation of Nature - National Parks and Wildlife Heritage. Planning Issues of Particular Importance to Indigenous People. Conclusion.
Assessment:
Class presentation worth (10 per cent) and Research Essay 5,000 words (90 per cent).
Prescribed texts:
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Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Law (Volume 3 page 216)
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