The Course in Spatial Planning is a a unique opportunity to venture into a field of growing demand and global significance. At present, spatial planning is essential for the sustainable development, the natural resource management and the urban planning, aspects that are becoming increasingly crucial in a constantly changing world. Throughout this course, you will acquire the the skills required to understand European, national and regional legislation, manage the rural and urban property, and apply agricultural and environmental protection policies. You will also explore the coastal legislation and the tourist use of the area, key factors in achieving balanced development. Thanks to its online methodology, you’ll be able to access up-to-date and practical content from anywhere, tailoring your learning to your own pace and needs. By the end, you’ll be ready to to tackle current and future challenges in the field of spatial planning, positioning yourself as a a key professional in land management and sustainable development.
Land Use Planning
Architecture, construction and urban planning
40 hours
Introduction
Objectives
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Understand the impact of the globalisation in land-use planning.
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Interpret the legislation on rural property at European, national and regional level.
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Analyse the land consolidation and rights to acquire rural property.
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Examine the fundamentals of the town and country planning in urban property.
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Identify benefits and costs in urban management projects.
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Assess the coastal legislation and its relationship with land-use planning.
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Apply principles of spatial planning in the sustainable tourism development.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. LAND-USE PLANNING
An Introduction to Spatial Planning
Globalisation and spatial planning
TEACHING UNIT 2. THE LEGAL STATUS OF RURAL PROPERTY
The legal status of rural property
Regulations at European, national and regional level
Legal framework governing land
Basic principles and management of agricultural land
TEACHING UNIT 3. LAND USE PLANNING IN RURAL PROPERTY
Land consolidation
Minimum units and cultivation funds
On pre-emption rights
The exercise of the right of pre-emption by neighbouring owners
Expropriation
Agricultural and environmental protection policies
TEACHING UNIT 4. LAND-USE PLANNING IN URBAN PROPERTY
Urban property: key concepts
Key elements of town and country planning
Surface rights and urban land rights
TEACHING UNIT 5. URBAN PLANNING IN URBAN PROPERTY
Projects for the equitable distribution of benefits and burdens arising from town planning
Fundamentals of Expropriation
The cooperation system
Compensation
TEACHING UNIT 6. KEY ASPECTS OF URBAN PROPERTY
Condominium ownership
Private residential developments
The right to use a holiday home on a timeshare basis
TEACHING UNIT 7. COASTAL MANAGEMENT AND COASTAL LEGISLATION
Comparative law between national coastal legislation and regional coastal management
Coastal legislation and town planning law
Land-use classification of land governed by coastal legislation
Restrictions on the use of land in the public maritime-terrestrial domain for urban development purposes
Coastal easements: their impact on town and country planning
TEACHING UNIT 8. COMPLIANCE WITH THE COASTAL ZONE ACT
Study of Constitutional Court Ruling No. 2. Urban development projects that have been carried out. The obligation to restore the site
TEACHING UNIT 9. PLANNING FOR TOURISM USE OF THE TERRITORY
Trends in tourism development and planning
Principles governing spatial planning and town and country planning
The principle of sustainable development and land-use planning
TEACHING UNIT 10. REGIONAL LAW IN TOURISM SPATIAL PLANNING
A comparison of regional legislation
Tourism planning tailored to different sectors and tourist destinations
TEACHING UNIT 11. PROTECTED NATURAL AREAS
Protection of protected natural areas
Human intervention in protected natural areas