Rescode - Day 1

Content
The program has been amended from last year to provide participants with more time to examine the various standards of the Residential Development (Rescode) provisions through a two-part program. This is an intensive course with an opportunity to assess real-life development proposals.

The first day provides participants with an understanding of the structure of clause 54 and 55.

This part focuses on the key residential development standards that apply to all dwellings and incorporates how neighbourhood and site descriptions drive the assessment of the application. This program includes plan reading, spatial measures and using other tools such as ShadowDraw. It is designed for the planner who needs to improve skills in undertaking residential development assessments and improve their understanding of this process.

Designed for
The planner who analyses planning applications based on the residential development provisions (Clause 54 and 55). It is recommended that participants have a level of competence in plan reading and spatial awareness. PLANET courses which may be relevant include the New Planners Program - Part 2 (Urban Design) seminars or Elementary Plan Reading Skills.

Learning outcomes

  • To understand residential development provisions
  • To apply residential development guidelines to planning assessments
  • To identify the parameters to make a decision

    Course presenters
    The course is designed and delivered by John Glossop, Director, Glossop Town Planning P/L (GTP). John is a current sessional Planning Panels member, was a member of the Rescode Advisory Committee and a former lecturer of VUT and LaTrobe University Bendigo campus. He also appears at VCAT as an expert witness on a range of planning matters.

    Date:Wednesday 5 August 2009

    Venue:Darebin Entertainment Centre, cnr Bell Street and St George’s Road, Preston

    Time: 9.30am – 5.00pm

    Cost:$220.00 (inc. GST)

    PD Points: 6

    Registration Form


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