CONS08017 2022 Urban Planning & Sustainable Development

General Details

Full Title
Urban Planning & Sustainable Development
Transcript Title
Urban Planning & Sustainable D
Code
CONS08017
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
CONS - Construction
Department
CENG - Civil Eng. and Construction
Level
08 - NFQ Level 8
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
Start Term
2022 - Full Academic Year 2022-23
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Trevor McSharry, Ms. Laura ODonnell, Aisling Doyle
Programme Membership
SG_SREAL_K08 202200 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Real Estate Development and Valuation (Add-on)
Description

This module will expand the learners knowledge in Urban Planning and Sustainable Development.  The syllabus is broad in scope and practical in nature.  It provides students with an understanding of key principles in Spatial Planning and Sustainable Development.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;

1.

Examine the importance of how Spatial Planning can optimise development patterns. 

2.

Investigate Planning Policies and Land Use Principles with regard Urban development.

3.

Appreciate the legislation in relation to Quarries, Licencing of Events and Funfairs.

4.

Explore the policies in relation to Environmental Impact Statements.

5.

Explore the origins, purpose and principle of conservation. 

6.

Assess the procedures for identifying Protected Structures and their inclusion in Development Plans.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

This module will be delivered through lectures.

Moodle is used by lecturers to direct and manage the learning process and facilitates formal learning, posting of lecture notes and continuous assessments, additional resources and supporting documents.  Informal learning: social communication between learners.

Moodle will also be further used as a means of assessment, utilising online quizzes, for the uploading of assignments of reports.

Module Assessment Strategies

This module will be assessed as follows:

100% Continuous Assessment

 

Repeat Assessments

Repeat requirements for this module will be in the form of continuous assessment as instructed by the module lecturer.

Indicative Syllabus

Examine the importance of how Spatial Planning can optimise development patterns. 

  • Spatial Planning Agendas
  • Sectoral & Spatial Policy Frameworks at national state and local levels
  • Spatial Planning Criteria 

Investigate Planning Policies and Land Use Principles with regard Urban development.

  • National Development Plans
  • National Spatial Strategy
  • Land Use Guidelines and Policy
  • 15 minute Cities and Urban areas

Appreciate the legislation in relation to Quarries, Licencing of Events and Funfairs.

  • Planning issues (Quarries) - Abandonment, Intensification of use, Registration, Boundary definition
  • Licencing - applications, procedures, appeals, case studies

Explore the policies in relation to Environmental Impact Statements.

  • Planning Applications in relation to EIA's & EIS
  • Guidance role of Environmental Protection Agency
  • Strategic Environment Assessment
  • Appropriate Assessment

Explore the origins, purpose and principle of conservation.

  • Legal framework for Conservation in Ireland
  • Architectural Conservation Areas
  • Conservation Policies
  • Specific dispensations for places of Public Worship

Assess the procedures for identifying Protected Structures and their inclusion in Development Plans.

  • 7 key considerations of special interest
  • RPS (Record of Protected Structures)
  • Procedure to include a structure on the RPS
  • Obligations of owners

Coursework & Assessment Breakdown

Coursework & Continuous Assessment
100 %

Coursework Assessment

Title Type Form Percent Week Learning Outcomes Assessed
1 continuous Assessment Coursework Assessment Assessment 100 % OnGoing 1,2,3,4,5,6
             
             

Online Learning Mode Workload


Type Location Description Hours Frequency Avg Workload
Lecture Not Specified Lecture 1 Weekly 1.00
Independent Learning Not Specified Independent Learning 5 Weekly 5.00
Directed Learning Not Specified Directed Learning 1 Weekly 1.00
Total Online Learning Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 2.00 Hours

Required & Recommended Book List

Recommended Reading
2014-10-06 A Sense of Place History PressLtd
ISBN 1845888235 ISBN-13 9781845888237

The modern Irish planning system was introduced on 1 October 1964, when the Local Government (Planning and Development) Act, 1963 came into force to make provision, in the interests of the common good, for the proper planning and development of cities, towns and other areas. Given the popular image of a post-Celtic-Tiger landscape haunted by ghost estates, ongoing efforts to address the notoriety of some public housing schemes and the fall-out from a planning corruption tribunal which spanned fifteen years, the time is ripe for reflection and analysis on the successes, innovations and failures of the Irish planning system.This book traces the evolution of land-use planning in Ireland from early settlements to the present day and discusses its role in meeting social, environmental and economic challenges and opportunities.

Recommended Reading
2014 Real Estate Concepts Routledge
ISBN 0415857422 ISBN-13 9780415857420

"The essential reference tool for all real estate, property, planning and construction students.Real Estate Concepts provides built environment students with an easy to use guide to the essential concepts they need to understand in order to succeed in their university courses and future professional careers. Key concepts are arranged, defined and explained by experts in the field to provide the student with a quick and reliable reference throughout their university studies. The subjects are conveniently divided to reflect the key modules studied in most property, real estate, planning and construction courses.Subject areas covered include:PlanningBuilding surveyingValuationLawEconomics, investment and financeQuantity surveyingConstruction and regenerationSustainabilityProperty management Over the 18 alphabetically arranged subject specific chapters, the expert contributors explain and illustrate more than 250 fully cross-referenced concepts. The book is packed full of relevant examples and illustrations and after each concept further reading is suggested to encourage a deeper understanding. This book is an ideal reference when writing essays, assignments and revising for exams"--

Recommended Reading
2020-01-30 Irish Planning and Development Acts Consolidated and Annotated Bloomsbury Professional
ISBN 1526513994 ISBN-13 9781526513991

This fifth supplement to the major loose-leaf work Irish Planning Law and Practice lays out a consolidated version of the 2000 Act, incorporating all the amendments made from October 2017 (the last edition) until September 2019. It includes changes made by: Electoral, Local Government and Planning and Development Act 2013, Part 8 Urban Regeneration and Housing Act 2015 Planning and Development (Amendment) Act 2015 Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Act 2016 Planning and Development (Amendment) Act 2019 Local Government Act 2019 Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Act 2019 This key loose-leaf service combines authoritative commentary and lucid analysis of the law with a practical guide to planning regulations and procedure. Regular updating issues, written by the Planning and Environmental Law Unit of A&L Goodbody, keep you fully up-to-date.

Recommended Reading
2013 Development and Planning Law Estates Gazette Limited
ISBN 0728205262 ISBN-13 9780728205260

This book is the fourth edition of a standard work widely used by students and practitioners of estate management, surveying, valuation, planning and law. It has been extensively updated to reflect the most recent legal developments. * A highly regarded book written by experts with expertise and practical experience in this field * Extensively updated to reflect recent legal developments, especially the Planning Act 2008 * Provides a comprehensive outline of the law relating to development and planning

Module Resources

Non ISBN Literary Resources
Journal Resources
URL Resources

https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/c0ac2-planning-legislation-primary-legislation/ 

https://www.gov.ie/en/collection/8ef95-planning-leaflets/

Local Government (Planning and Development) Act, 1963

Planning and Development Act 2000 

Planning and Development (Amendment) Act 2021

Planning and Development (Amendment) Act 2018

https://ipi.ie/

https://www.rtpi.org.uk/find-your-rtpi/rtpi-nations/rtpi-ireland/

Other Resources
Additional Information