Module Title:Urban and Rural Planning
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 10
NFQ Level:8
Module Delivered In 1 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: Lectures. Workshops/Discussions/Collaborative Learning. Case studies. Site visits. Active/Engaged Learning. Student Presentations. Active/Engaged Peer Learning. Assessments/Problem Based Learning.
Module Aim: The purpose of this module is to provide the learner with a knowledge of the history and also the practice of planning in Ireland. The course will examine the history and development of urban & rural planning in the international & Irish context. Learners will be also be engaged with the technical processes of planning, planning appeals, heritage and development plans. Students will learn how to engage and interact with the Irish planning system. On successful completion of the module a student will be able to analyse and engage with the planning process in Ireland. Students will be introduced to and provide critical analysis of the concepts of conservation in relation to the built environment & the landscape. Learners will be able to prepare professional standard reports & present in a professional manner to their peers and other professionals.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Demonstrate and explain the history of urban & rural planning in an international context.
LO2 Explain and apply the history & technical aspects of urban & rural planning in Ireland since the introduction of the Planning Act 1963.
LO3 Prepare and manage planning applications for new and protected structures.
LO4 Analyse the Heritage Act 1995. Analyse the concepts of conservation in relation to the built environment & the landscape.
LO5 Evaluate the concepts of development planning for Ireland & the EU
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

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Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements
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Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
History of planning
An examination of the history of urban & rural planning, international context.
Modern planning
An examination of the history and process of urban & rural planning in Ireland since the introduction of 1963 planning act. Planning appeals, an Bord Pleanala.
The planning process
The preparation of planning application/ report & planning appeals for urban & rural proposals.
Governing bodies
Heritage.The heritage act 1995 & the role of the heritage council & An Taisce. Examine the concepts of conservation in relation to the built environment & the landscape.
Planning legislation
Development plans, European spatial development perspective 1999, National spatial strategy 2002-2020, National development plan, regional development plans & local development plans.
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment50.00%
End of Module Formal Examination50.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Essay A critical evaluation of the history and delivery of the urban & rural planning process. 1,2 20.00 n/a
Written Report Preparation of a planning application, report & planning appeal 2,5 10.00 n/a
Essay A critical evaluation of the heritage act in relation to the concepts of conservation in relation to the built environment, the landscape & development plans for the EU & Ireland. 3,4,5 20.00 n/a
No Project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Formal Exam Final Exam 1,2,3,4,5 50.00 End-of-Semester

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Every Week 2.00
Practicals Every Week 1.00
Total Hours 3.00
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_HWCHS_B Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Culture & Heritage Studies 4 Elective