4B046E-Planning and Development- Curriculum Information

4B046E - Planning and Development 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2032 | Version 0

Associated Module Information

Module Code:	4B046E
Module Title:	Planning and Development
Faculty:	Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science
Faculty Group:	Built and Sustainable Environment
Faculty Sub Group:	Built Environment
Module Leader:	Thomas Lambourne
Module Team:	Angela Morris
First Intended Intake:	SEP 2026	Final Year of Intake:
Date Closed:
Credit Value:	30	Credit Level:	4
Language:	English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh:	0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes:	100197 - planning
HECOS Code Weighting:	100

Document Version Information

Version	0
Valid From	01 Sep 2026
Valid To	31 Jul 2032

Module Aims

To understand the role of planning and development with reference to the built environment.

To explain development principles through broader discourse and disciplines.

To outline the role of built environment law and legislation in relation to urban planning and development.

Content Summary

The module begins with an overview of planning and development, with reference to the social, political and economic aspects of the built environment. The module introduces development control and planning permission, land acquisition and registry, as well as the role of stakeholders in public consultation and involvement. It considers how development and construction projects are consulted on, approved, contested, and challenged through social and political processes.

The module examines the broader discourse of urban planning and development, drawing on key planning concepts and visions. It incorporates associated urban development processes, including redevelopment and regeneration, safety in urban design, accessibility, and inclusive urban development. It refers to urban planning and development principles and law, with reference to relevant UK legislation.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type	Hours
Practical classes & Workshops	24
Groupwork	12
Active/Simulation-based	6
Demonstration	12
Formative Assessment - Scheduled	2
Formative Assessment - Independent	16
Summative Assessment	60
Direct Study	84
Independent Study	84
Total Hours Selected	300

Learning Outcomes

#	Learning Outcome
LO1	To identify planning and development principles in relation to the built environment and wider society
LO2	To outline key planning and development principles, rights, obligations and law

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category	Assessment Type	Description	Duration	Word Count	Weight (%)	Best of?	Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment	Observational Journal	Online	0	2000	40	No	100
Asynchronous Assessment	Group Presentation (Asynchronous)	Onsite	10	N/A	60	No	100

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type	Learning Outcomes
Assessment Type	LO1	LO2
Observational Journal	✔	✔
Group Presentation (Asynchronous)	✔	✔

Reading List

Link to full reading list: Planning and Development | University of South Wales

Adams, D. and Tiesdell, S. (2013a) Shaping places: urban planning, design and development. London: Routledge. Available at: https://eu.alma.exlibrisgroup.com/view/action/uresolver.do?operation=resolveService&package_service_id=9042560510002424&institutionId=2424&customerId=24 15.

Adams, D. and Tiesdell, S. (2013b) Shaping places: urban planning, design and development. London: Routledge. Available at: https://eu.alma.exlibrisgroup.com/view/action/uresolver.do?operation=resolveService&package_service_id=9042539770002424&institutionId=2424&customerId=24 15.

Anna McKinlay (no date) ‘Getting past NIMBY: new insights on participatory planning and protest’, Planning Practice & Research, (1), pp. 65–84. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1080/02697459.2024.2411800.

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Barnett, J. and Blaesser, B.W. (2017a) Reinventing development regulations. 1st ed. Cambridge, Massachusetts: Lincoln Institute of Land Policy.

Barnett, J. and Blaesser, B.W. (2017b) Reinventing development regulations. 1st ed. Cambridge, Massachusetts: Lincoln Institute of Land Policy.

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Chapman, D. (2017a) Creating neighbourhoods and places in the built environment. Abingdon, Oxon: Routledge. Available at: https://eu.alma.exlibrisgroup.com/view/action/uresolver.do?operation=resolveService&package_service_id=9016812080002424&institutionId=2424&customerId=24 15.

Chapman, D. (2017b) Creating neighbourhoods and places in the built environment. Abingdon, Oxon: Routledge. Available at: https://eu.alma.exlibrisgroup.com/view/action/uresolver.do?operation=resolveService&package_service_id=9016812070002424&institutionId=2424&customerId=24 15.

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Hirt, S., Jacobs, J. and Zahm, D.L. (2012) The urban wisdom of Jane Jacobs. London: Routledge. Available at: https://eu.alma.exlibrisgroup.com/view/action/uresolver.do?operation=resolveService&package_service_id=9039617870002424&institutionId=2424&customerId=24 15.

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