Late Assessment Penalty

Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved,

(a) a penalty for lateness will apply – two marks out of 100 will be deducted per day for assignments submitted after the due date – and

(b) no assignment will be accepted more than seven days (incl. weekends) after the original submission deadline. No late submissions will be accepted for timed assessments – e.g. quizzes, online tests.

Presentation expectation

• Assessment tasks (excluding quizzes) should be properly referenced using the Harvard system of referencing.
• Text should be a minimum of 11 point font and line spacing 1.5.
• When using images, cite the source, provide a label, and refer to them in your text.
• Proof read your work at least twice.
• Use Australian English.

Academic integrity

You are encouraged to complete the University iLearn Academic Integrity Module which can be accessed via the unit iLearn site. A link to the Academic Integrity Policy is provided on iLearn as well as in the Policies and Procedures section of this Guide. Individual feedback to students will be provided via Turnitin.

This unit is taught in a studio/workshop format. It is designed to develop some of the hands on skills you will need as a practicing planner. You will develop skills and acquire knowledge from this unit most effectively by regular attendance.

There are no texts for this unit, however, you are encouraged to read the recommended readings below, as well as additional resources that will be posted on iLearn.

Recommended reading:

Gurran, N (2011) Australian urban land use planning: principles, systems and practice, Sydney University Press, Sydney

Jackson, S, Porter, L & Johnson, L.C (2017), Planning in indigenous Australia, Routledge, NY

Lyster, R, Lipman, Z, Franklin, N, Wiffen, G, & Pearson, L (2016) 4th ed.  Environmental and planning law in New South Wales, The Federation Press, Annandale

Thompson, S & Maginn, P.J (eds) (2012) Planning Australia: an overview of urban and regional planning,  Cambridge University Press, Port Melbourne

Weekly topics (subject o change)

1. Introduction to unit
2. Legal framework for planning
3. Planning systems: overview and in NSW
4. Strategic planning in NSW
5. Statutory planning: Environmental planning instruments - SEPPs
6. Local environmental plans
7. Development control plans
8. Understanding height and scale
9. Place-making + exploring the nexus between planning & development
10. DA assessment - Part 1
11. DA assessment - Part 2