Reference no: EM131072249

Local Government and Planning Law

Students are to complete an independent research paper on a topic of their choice related to this Unit. This task allows students to undertake in-depth research and analysis of a specific aspect of planning law. Further, students are to give consideration to relevant theoretical frameworks and methodology.

A brief outline of the research question and structure of the paper should be submitted tothe Convenor for approval by Friday, Week 8. This is for your benefit to ensure that the topic is suitable and the structure and content appropriate. The paper should be well structured including sub-headings where appropriate. The introduction should set out the scope of the paper. You need to include sufficient detail of the specific legal principles or regime and analysis/application of that law. Your conclusion should include recommendations for new law, law reform, further research and/or creative application of the existing law where appropriate. The essay should be fully referenced according to the Australian Guide to Legal Citation 3rd Edition.

Word Length: 3,000 - 3,500 words.

This Assessment Task relates to the following Learning Outcomes:

• Acquire specialized knowledge of the principles and policies underlying planning and development law.

• Distinguish and interpret the regulatory scheme for land use management. This study will include the powers, functions and environmental responsibilities of each tier of government.

• Critically analyze the challenges for implementing Ecologically Sustainable Development using legal regulatory instruments at all levels of government.

• Examine the relevance of legal review mechanisms in the context of environmental law role in assessing the effectiveness and accountability of public authorities (executive and judicial) and citizens involved in environmental planning and assessment with a focus on the local and state levels of government.

• Acquire an advanced and integrated understanding of both the merits and judicial review procedures of land use development decisions in the Land and Environment Court of New South Wales.

• Display expertise in forecasting environmental challenges that will affect planning law in the future and how to combat these issues whilst balancing competing interests related to economic benefits of land use planning and development.

My topic is "The application of Environmental & Planning Law on Waste and Contaminated Land in New South Wales"

Report my topic is "The application of Environmental & Planning Law on Waste and Contaminated Land in New South Wales" important written to "application program",For example in different development of a project is how to take legal proceedings, in no pollution of the land how to deal with waste, or in the land has been contaminated by development on how to deal with waste, if does not meet the requirements is how to punish.

Reference need use "AGLC (Australian Guide to Legal Citation)"need have footnotes.