The Secured by Design Award for Developers
Contact Secured By Design
If you are an architect who adopts Secured By Design you may apply to be included on the architects section of this site. Contact Secured By Design
The principles of Secured by Design have been proven to achieve a reduction of crime risk by combining minimum standards of physical security and well-tested principles of natural surveillance and defensible space.
Applicants for a Secured by Design Award should familiarise themselves with relevant SBD requirements which can be found in the Design Guide section of this site.
It is essential that consultation with the local Crime Prevention Design Advisor (sometimes called Police Architectural Liaison Officer) takes place at the earliest opportunity, preferably at the design stage and before planning permission is sought.
Applying for an SBD Award
Applications for a Secured by Design Award or requests for advice on designing-out-crime on building developments should be made to the Crime Prevention Design Advisor (CPDA) for the area where the premises are to be built. The CPDA will require copies of plans and schedules of security specifications.
To apply for a site or development award, please fill in the application form below and forward it to your local Crime Prevention Design Advisor.
New Homes Application Form 2010
SBD Schools Application Form and Checklist 2010
On receipt of the SBD Award, developers and property owners are permitted to use the SBD logo to promote the specific development or refurbishment.
Secured by Design does not guarantee that a particular area will be crime-proof but indicates that the site has been subject to a design process and improved levels of security which, in the experience of the police service and other agencies, have been shown to significantly reduce the risks and the fear of crime. Every effort will be made to assist developers achieve the award. However, if the application is rejected and the applicant feels that they have been treated unfairly or a particular point of failure is in dispute, appeals may be made against the decision. For details contact ACPO SBD.
