2009 Course Handbook
LAW440: Local Government and Planning Law
This unit examines the practical operation of environmental regulation at the local level and contemporary issues in planning law, with particular emphasis on the regulation of land use under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW). This unit will provide an understanding of the workings of land use regulation in New South Wales and the underlying environmental, social, cultural and economic objectives of the key legislation. A critical analysis is undertaken of the effectiveness of the current regulatory regime including reform proposals and options. Discussion and analysis of relevant case law with practical examples of planning issues are included.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| Contact Hours: | 4 |
| When Offered: |
D1 - Day; Offered in the first half-year
X1 - External study; Offered in the first half-year (On Campus session: 22-23 April) |
| Staff Contact: | Mrs Erika Techera |
| Prerequisites: | 6cp in 300-level LAW(P) or for non-LLB students 40cp and permission of Executive Dean of Faculty |
| Corequisites: | |
| NCCWs: | LAW861 |
| Unit Designations: | -- |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: |
Macquarie Law School |
Timetable Information
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