Module Provider: |
School of Construction Management and Engin |
Number of credits: |
10 [5 ECTS credits] |
Level: |
H (Honours) |
Terms in which taught: |
Spring |
Module Convenor: |
Mr
SLJ
Mika |
Pre-requisites: |
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Co-requisites: |
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Modules excluded: |
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Current from: |
2005/6 |
Aims:
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Assessable learning outcomes:
By the end of this module it is expected that the student will be able to:
identify the sources and administrative structure of English planning law;
display an understanding of the role of the Secretary of State and the local planning authority in English planning law;
exhibit knowledge of some fundamental legal rules and an ability to deploy these rules in solving simple planning issues;
understand key legal definition of development; &
identify when to apply specific regulations (namely Environmental Impact Assessments, Listed Building Controls or permitted development provisions) |
Additional outcomes:
To provide students with an introduction to the broad legal structures which frame the English planning system. |
Outline content:
Background to planning law
The statutory basis of planning law
The role of the Secretary of State
The role of the Local Planning Authority
Grant of planning permission, material considerations & conditions
The statutory definition of development
General Permitted Development
Environmental Impact Assessments
Challenging a planning decision
Planning Obligations
Enforcement
Listed Buildings & Conservation Areas |
Brief description of teaching
and learning methods:
Lectures. |
Contact hours:
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Autumn |
Spring |
Summer |
| Lectures |
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18 |
2 |
| Tutorials/seminars |
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2 |
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| Practicals |
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| Other contact (eg study visits) |
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| Total hours |
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20 |
2 |
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| Number of essays or assignments |
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1 |
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| Other (eg major seminar paper) |
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Assessment:
Coursework :
0
Relative percentage of coursework : n/a
Penalties for late submission :
n/a
Examinations :
One, one and a half -hour examination in June
Requirements for a pass :
40%
Reassessment arrangements :
Re-examination in June the following year. |
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