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LAW440: Local Government and Planning Law
This unit examines contemporary issues in land use planning law. The focus is on land in an urban context with particular emphasis on the regulation of land use under the 'Environmental Planning and Assessment Law 1979' (NSW). The unit provides an understanding of the workings of land use regulation in New South Wales and the underlying 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 the 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 (Session Dates: 14-15 April) |
| Staff Contact(s): | Mrs Erika Techera |
| Prerequisites: |
6cp in LAW units at 300 level (P) or 30cp or Permission of Executive Dean of Faculty |
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| NCCW(s): | LAW861 |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Macquarie Law School |
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