Support
Publication
Representation ID: 23931
Received: 16/03/2021
Respondent: NPS Property Consultants Ltd
Number of people: 2
Norfolk Constabulary support the proposed Table 8 - Key issues addressed by Policy 2 (Issue 7) for the establishment and maintenance of resilient, safe and inclusive communities and also (Issue 1) to provide convenient, safe and sustainable access to facilities.
Norfolk Constabulary would support Local Plan policy and text that included reference to the principles of Secure By Design (SBD) (the police initiative which promotes the adoption of crime prevention measures) to improve the security of buildings and their immediate surroundings to provide safe places to live, as in line with Government directive . Both the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and Planning Practice Guidance (PPG) set out guidance in creating safe and accessible communities and attention is highlighted to section 8 of the NPPF. This recommends that local planning authorities ensure their policies and decisions aim to create safe and accessible environments where crime and disorder, and the fear of crime, do not undermine quality of life or community cohesion (paragraph 91). NPPF paragraph 164 advises that when preparing their Local Plan, local authorities should work with local advisors and others to ensure that they have taken into account the most up-to-date information about higher risk sites in their area for malicious threats and natural hazards, including steps that can be taken to reduce vulnerability and increase resilience. The Design section of the PPG includes crime prevention and security measures.
Further provisions that focus on these issues would be welcome to ensure conformity with the NPPF and secure soundness to the Plan.
Norfolk Constabulary support the proposed Table 8 - Key issues addressed by Policy 2 (Issue 7) for the establishment and maintenance of resilient, safe and inclusive communities and also (Issue 1) to provide convenient, safe and sustainable access to facilities.
Norfolk Constabulary would support Local Plan policy and text that included reference to the principles of Secure By Design (SBD) (the police initiative which promotes the adoption of crime prevention measures) to improve the security of buildings and their immediate surroundings to provide safe places to live, as in line with Government directive . Both the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and Planning Practice Guidance (PPG) set out guidance in creating safe and accessible communities and attention is highlighted to section 8 of the NPPF. This recommends that local planning authorities ensure their policies and decisions aim to create safe and accessible environments where crime and disorder, and the fear of crime, do not undermine quality of life or community cohesion (paragraph 91). NPPF paragraph 164 advises that when preparing their Local Plan, local authorities should work with local advisors and others to ensure that they have taken into account the most up-to-date information about higher risk sites in their area for malicious threats and natural hazards, including steps that can be taken to reduce vulnerability and increase resilience. The Design section of the PPG includes crime prevention and security measures.
Further provisions that focus on these issues would be welcome to ensure conformity with the NPPF and secure soundness to the Plan.