Development Assessment

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
ARCH 6302
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Course ID
202224
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
2
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

The aim of this course is to equip learners with the skills and knowledge to conduct and write development assessment reports within the planning regulatory system in South Australia and be able to adapt that learning to other national and international jurisdictions. The course delves into logic of development assessment steps and the procedures for determining a proposed development’s suitability in terms of endorsed policy outcomes and the public interest. This includes awareness of the parameters and discretion to achieve good development outcomes based on merit. Learners will develop confidence in negotiating the development assessment process as a regulator and as the advocate of a development proponent. This course aligns with the program's intent to provide a comprehensive understanding of professional development assessment practice that promotes sustainable development.

Course learning outcomes

  • Understand and interpret current land use planning policies, instruments and development assessment procedures
  • Analyse development applications and make recommendations
  • Prepare development assessment reports
  • Understand land use policy amendment procedures and prepare policy amendment reports
  • Professionalism in the assessment and timely delivery of development assessment outcomes

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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