SSUD13-221: Development Assessment

Description

Development assessment is the process of evaluating the extent to which a proposal for development complies with the objectives and provisions of a statutory planning instrument such as a Local Plan or Planning Scheme. This subject introduces students to the development assessment process from two perspectives: that of the developer/proponent and that of the consent authority. Through practical exercises, usually within the Queensland planning system, the subject addresses development assessment matters relevant to planning and development activity in various jurisdictions. This subject will be beneficial to students intending to work in planning, design, property, and other professions related to the built and natural environments.

Subject details

Type:	Undergraduate Subject
Code:	SSUD13-221
EFTSL:	0.125
Faculty:	Faculty of Society and Design
Semesters offered:	May 2024 [Standard Offering]
Credit:	10
Study areas:	Construction, Property, and Planning
Subject fees:	Commencing in 2023: $4,050.00 Commencing in 2024: $4,260.00 Commencing in 2025: $4,460.00 Commencing in 2023: $5,400.00 Commencing in 2024: $5,730.00 Commencing in 2025: $5,990.00

Learning outcomes

Understand key planning ideas and statutory processes involved in development assessment
Gain an understanding of Queensland development control and approvals system
Gain an understanding of planning and development related legislation, what they mean for development, and the appeal process
Form a vocabulary of key statutory planning terminology, navigate local government planning schemes, planning and development tools, and State government interactive statutory databases
Gain an understanding of how to prepare and assess development applications from both a consultant and local government perspective

Enrolment requirements

Requisites:	Nil
Assumed knowledge:	Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.
Restrictions:

Requisites:

Nil

Assumed knowledge:

Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.

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Subject outlines

Subject dates

May 2024

Standard Offering
Enrolment opens:	17/03/2024
Semester start:	13/05/2024
Subject start:	13/05/2024
Cancellation 1:	27/05/2024
Cancellation 2:	03/06/2024
Last enrolment:	26/05/2024
Withdraw - Financial:	08/06/2024
Withdraw - Academic:	29/06/2024
Teaching census:	07/06/2024

Standard Offering
Enrolment opens:	17/03/2024
Semester start:	13/05/2024
Subject start:	13/05/2024
Cancellation 1:	27/05/2024
Cancellation 2:	03/06/2024
Last enrolment:	26/05/2024
Withdraw - Financial:	08/06/2024
Withdraw - Academic:	29/06/2024
Teaching census:	07/06/2024