The role of planning in delivering a safe and secure built environment
In July 2017, Steve Quartermain CBE, Chief Planning Officer for England reminded Planning Authorities of the important role of planning in delivering a safe and secure built environment.
In a letter, published here, Quartermain recommends pre-application discussions between planning officers and security advisers to ensure a shared understanding of the level of risk and the sort of measures available to mitigate the risk in a proportionate and well-designed manner.
Gavin Jones, Director of SABRE at BRE Global welcomed the letter, saying:
"This is a timely reminder of the need to adopt a risk based approach to security and to develop solutions that address the specific and often unique requirements of a given development project. Engagement of both private and public sector specialists to help shape early development proposals will ensure that interventions are cost effective, operationally effective and compliment overall planning objectives."
BRE Global recently launched SABRE, a third party security assessment and certification scheme which can be used by developers, their project teams, the police and planners to manage the integration of security in new development. The scheme is aligned with the RIBA Plan of Work, ensures that planning policy objectives can be met, and at the end of the process results in a globally recognised mark of approval.
Like BREEAM, SABRE is delivered by a network of independent Assessors. For further information about registering a development with the scheme, please contact uk [email protected]uk.
This article was originally published here on 31 July 2017 by BRE Buzz. It was written by Gavin Jones.
--BRE Buzz
[edit] Find out more
[edit] Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki
- BRE Buzz articles on Designing Buildings Wiki.
- Buildings that help rebuild lives and communities.
- Local authorities and supporting the delivery of quality, sustainable housing.
- Planning authority.
- Productivity in the construction industry.
- Qualitative research and the built environment.
- RIBA plan of work.
- SABRE Security Assurance by the Building Research Establishment.
- Social and sustainable communities.
Featured articles and news
Corruption in the construction industry.
What will it take to stop it ?
To celebrate world bee day 2022 !
Just one month until the changes to part L come into effect.
Not forgetting part F and the new part overheating part O.
Heat Pump demand rises by one quarter.
As energy prices jump up in cost.
With people in the UK from Ukraine.
Industry leader Steve Murray takes on role.
An abundant and versatile building material.
How overheating complicates ending gas in the UK.
600,000 heat pump installations targeted per year by 2028.
Cost planning, control and related articles on DB.
Helping prevent those unwanted outcomes.
ICE debate Public transport - post pandemic.
How has transport changed due to Covid-19 ?
Cross-ventilation in buildings. Do you have it ?
Will you need it ? after June 15 and the new Part O ?
Share your knowledge with the industry.
Create an account and write the first of many articles.
The green jobs delivery group.
CIAT commentary after the first meeting.
Liverpool's world heritage site status
Who is to blame?
Research recommends focussing on portfolio success rather than project success.
ICE and BSI launch revised PAS 128 standard.
The revised standard for mapping underground utilities.
Launching the UK net zero carbon buildings standard.
Cross-industry steering group seeks support in delivery.