• 2 available credits
• Credits worth 1.11% points each
• Mandatory Element: No

Aim: To promote the design of developments where people feel safe and secure- where crime and disorder, or the fear of crime, does not undermine quality of life or community cohesion.

Assessment Criteria:

Full MAN4 2010 Issue

• 2 available credits
• Credits worth 1.17% points each
• Mandatory Element: No

Aim: To encourage the design of developments where people feel safe and secure; where crime and disorder, or the fear of crime, does not undermine quality of life or community cohesion.

Assessment Criteria: Credits are achieved by complying with Section 2 – Physical Security from ‘Secured by Design New Homes’, as follows:

Full man4 2010 Issue

Safer Places – The Planning System & Crime Prevention, ODPM

Secured by Design – New Homes Guidance

Secured by Design

Additional information

British Standards Online (PAS24-1 and BS7950)

Guide to Security Standards for Doors and Windows (May 2002) prepared with the support of LPCB, Secured by Design and BSIA

BS 7950:1997 Specification for enhanced security performance of windows for domestic applications

PAS 24–1:1999 Enhanced security performance requirements for door assemblies. Single and double leaf, hinged external door assemblies to dwellings