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Crime and Disorder Statement

When is this required?

  • major development proposals;
  • the provision or alteration of a take-away;
  • the provision or alteration of a public house or licensed premises; and
  • public toilets

What information is required?

The statement can be incorporated into the Design and Access Statement, but will need to include:

  • an assessment of crime and disorder issues in the vicinity of the development site;
  • an assessment of the development proposal in terms of its likely impact on crime and disorder; and
  • identify incorporated design solutions that will reduce the development's and the local community's vulnerability to crime and disorder and promote a safe and secure development

Relevant policy and reason for the document:

North Devon and Torridge Local Plan 2011-2031: http://consult.torridge.gov.uk/portal/planning/localplan/adoption/

North Devon and Torridge Local Plan Policy ST04: Improving the Quality of Development

North Devon and Torridge Local Plan Policy DM04: Design Principles

Further information sources:

Further advice on 'secured by design' principles are available from the Designing Out Crime Officer (telephone 01271 335351) or email ForceAloTeam@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk

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