Planning Law for People and the Environment
| Module title | Planning Law for People and the Environment |
|---|---|
| Module code | LAW3210F |
| Academic year | 2020/1 |
| Credits | 15 |
| Module staff | Dr Catherine Caine (Convenor) |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 11 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 10 |
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Module description
The protection of the environment is becoming the pivotal policy concern of our age, and the manner in which planning law and environmental impact assessment plays a vital role in influencing policies and addressing environmental disruption, will be of integral importance. In this module you will be provided with both a theoretical and practical introduction to the way in which planning law is used to protect both private, public and environmental interests.
The is an optional is recommended to those who wish to gain a greater interdisciplinary understanding of planning regulation and critical issues in planning law overall.
Please note, students must be on one of the following programmes:
- INBOUND Semester 1
- INBOUND Semester 2
- One Semester Flexible Combined Honours
- OAS Law (Dresden)
- One Semester Law
Module aims - intentions of the module
This module aims to introduce you to planning law. The module will run over one term and will be devoted to providing an introduction to planning law, its practical elements, and its impact on the environment.
The module seeks to provide you with the foundations of both theoretical and empirical knowledge of planning law and policy, as well as equipping you with an understanding of the contemporary theory, debates and critical issues in, and perspectives on, environmental regulation and planning.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. demonstrate detailed/comprehensive knowledge of the law relating to planning law and a substantial range of major concepts, values and principles relevant to its application;
- 2. demonstrate critical awareness of a wide range of social and contextual implications of the areas of planning law studied;
- 3. compare, analyse and synthesise the principal rules and theories relating to planning law;
- 4. identify, explain and critically evaluate key issues in planning law and apply relevant rules and theories;
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 5. demonstrate detailed/comprehensive knowledge of legal concepts and their contextual, social and political implications;
- 6. select, integrate and present coherently and reflectively, relevant law and legal/theoretical arguments.
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 7. communicate and engage in debate effectively and accurately, in a manner appropriate to the discipline/different contexts;
- 8. identify, retrieve and use efficiently a range of resources with minimum guidance; and
- 9. work independently and manage time efficiently in preparing for scheduled learning activities and assessments.
Syllabus plan
While the module’s precise content and syllabus may vary each year, it is anticipated that it will cover the following topics:
Introduction to Town and Country Planning
History and Ideologies
- Planning Authorities, the Localism Act 2011 and the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)
- Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects
- Defining Development: When is Planning Permission needed?
- Appeals, Judicial Review and Enforcement
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
- Introduction to Environmental Impact Assessment and its History
- The European Requirement of Environmental Impact Assessment
- The Application of EIA in English Law
- EIA Case Studies
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 26.5 | 123.5 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled learning and teaching activity | 22 | 11 x 2 hour lectures |
| Scheduled learning and teaching activity | 4.5 | 3 x 1.5 hour workshops (which will involve student-led individual and group work, with guidance and intervention from a tutor) |
| Guided Independent Study | 54 | General reading for the module |
| Guided Independent Study | 27 | Workshop preparation |
| Guided Independent Study | 42.5 | Assessment preparation |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay plan | 1250 words | 1-9 | Self-marked with group feedback |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 0 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 100 | 2500 words | 1-9 | Individual written/oral feedback |
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Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | Essay (2500 words) | 1-9 | August/September Reassessment Period |
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
Essential Text Books:
A Practical Approach to Planning Law – Ashley Bowes (OUP latest edn)
Telling & Duxbury’s Planning Law and Procedure (OUP latest edn)
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
Electronic journals and databases such as EUR-Lex, West law, Lexis Nexis, Hein Online etc.
WEBSITES
www.planningresource.co.uk - The Website of Planning, the journal of the Royal Town and Country Planning Institute. Best source of regular planning news.
www.planningportal.gov.uk - Provides Government information on the planning system etc
www.planning-inspectorate.gov.uk - The website of the planning inspectorate, whose inspectors hear appeals.
www.rtpi.org.uk - Website of the Royal Town Planning Institute, the professional body of the planning profession.
www.idea-knowledge.gov.uk - Website of the Planning Advisory Service. The service aims to give planners help.
www.tcpa.org.uk - Website of the Town and Country Planning Association. The site contains extensive resources relating to city, regional and environmental planning.
| Credit value | 15 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 7.5 |
| Module pre-requisites | Students must be on one of the following programmes:
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| Module co-requisites | None |
| NQF level (module) | 6 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
| Origin date | 14/12/2017 |
| Last revision date | 25/01/2021 |
