Learning Outcomes
By the end of this unit students will be able to:
1. Examine the process used to obtain planning permission for the construction
and alteration of buildings.
2. Discuss the processes and regulations used to control design and to ensure
safe buildings.
3. Assess the laws used to ensure that construction sites operate safely and
consider adjoining land-users.
4. Analyse how the law of contract and land law are used to sell and lease land
and buildings.