PLANNING LAW (30% of Module Marks) (3000 words)
You are to prepare individually a portfolio of short briefing notes (presented in the form of Executive Summaries) on 3 of the following topics (maximum 1,000 words per subject). Marks will be awarded equally between each paper – i.e. each paper is worth 10% of the Module Marks Remember that each is a Different paper Executive Summaries
List A
Prepare briefing notes for a property developer in relation to the following including full reference to any recent or proposed changes (including any references to judicial review if relevant):

The General Permitted Development Order (1000 Words)
List B
Prepare briefing notes in relation an analysis of the following recent Acts of Parliament in so far as they impact on development practice:
The Planning Act 2008 (1000 Words)
The Localism Act 2011 (1000 Words)
ASSESSMENT
Assessment of your submission will be based on the weighted criteria as given below.
Criteria
Marks available
Communication: Presentation & Structure (beginning to reach a professional standard). Accurate Spelling; Good grammar and sentence Writing style appropriate to task (Executive summary)
10%
Referencing and Citation: Demonstrates clear understanding and use of Harvard referencing; makes good use of references to literature in the body of the work.
http://www.citethisforme.com/http://www.citethisforme.com/
10%
Research: evidence of wider reading round the subject; list of references quite substantial; use of books and professional literature and beginning to use academic literature through search engines; developing appreciation of the quality of literature.
30%
Understanding, discussion and analysis: shows clear evidence of understanding and technical knowledge relevant to the brief; demonstrates ability apply knowledge to cogent argument. Able to discuss matters from more than one standpoint.
50%
Total Marks
100%
NOTES
Harvard referencing
The Website “Cite This for Me”…