After successful completion of the course, students are able to name and describe the for spatial planning relevant economic and environmental laws. They have a knowledge of the basic principles of these fields of law and how they are laid down at the EU, constitutional and at ordinary legal level. They understand the impact of these fields of law on spatial planning.
Terminology and functioning of economic and environmental law; Fundamental economic rights - in particular the right of property; free movement rights of the internal market; laws governing the professions; building law and plant permits law; Constitutional environment law; international and European Environmental Law, Emission trade certificate system; Environmental impact assessments; overview on other for the spatial planning relevant environment law (nature protection law, water law, forestry law etc.)
The subject matter is conveyed through case studies and in the media discussed legal issues and problems. Integration of the students through group works and discussions.
The completion of the lecture Basics of law for spatial planning is of advantage but not obligatory.
Active participation in the lecture, especially on the 12th of December, presentation, written exam
