Decision details

The Executive will be asked to approve Planning Advice Note 6 which will provide detailed guidance on how crime prevention should be taken into account in the design of buildings and the public realm

Received a report from the Corporate Director of Regeneration which provides guidance to developers on how to implement and work with adopted planning policies. The Planning advice note has been developed to provide guidance to help reduce crime and anti-social behaviour in new and refurbished developments within the borough.

It recognises that the built environment can influence criminal behaviour for good or bad and can also help people to exercise control over their surroundings. The planning advice note will provide guidance for planners, developers and architects to assist them to design and develop buildings and public spaces, recognising that crime prevention and public safety are a fundamental part of achieving sustainable communities.

Agreed,

(i)  That the Planning Advice Note (PAN 6) be referred to the Development Control Board (DCB) to consider and decide on the recommendations in the report.

(ii)  That in future all planning advice issues be referred to the Development Control Board to consider rather than the Executive as DCB also consider Planning applications.