Security Consultancy for Architects
Security Consultancy for Architects: Designing Out Crime from the Start
Plansec Consultants LLP provides expert security consultancy for architects, integrating Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) and Secure by Design principles into your planning and design process.
We are a specialist Security Consultant company offering clients a Security Risk Assessment, Security Planning and Problem Solving and BREEAM HEA06 services to enhance the safety and security of development projects within the built environment.
Secure Designs Start with
Smart Planning
Why Security Matters in Architecture
Modern developments face increasing scrutiny around safety and crime prevention. Our consultancy ensures your designs meet planning requirements, reduce risk, and enhance community confidence.
Key Benefits:
- Align with Secure by Design and CPTED principles
- Reduce objections during planning
- Improve long-term safety and sustainability
- Enhance client and stakeholder trust
Industry Certifications
Ongoing CPD training
and improvement
Covered by Industry
Standards
Professional Association Memberships
Our Services for Architects
We support you from concept to completion with:
- Security Risk Assessments for planning applications
- Locality Risk Profiling based on crime data
- Design Reviews to identify vulnerabilities
- Security Statements for planning submissions
- Compliance with Secure by Design and local authority policies
How We Work
- Initial Consultation – We understand your project and planning context.
- Site & Context Analysis – We assess crime trends and environmental risks.
- Design Collaboration – We work with your team to embed security into the design.
- Planning Support – We prepare documentation to support your application.
Who We Work With
We’ve supported:
- Architectural practices in the UK and Overseas
- Urban designers
- Housing associations
- Local authorities
- Private developers
Why Choose
Plansec Consultants LLP?
- Led by experienced professionals with law enforcement and planning backgrounds
- Deep understanding of UK planning frameworks
- Practical, design-sensitive advice
- Trusted by architects across West Yorkshire and beyond
Education Premises Security Solutions
Security Challenges in Educational Premises
Educational institutions face various security threats, including:
- Burglary and Criminal Damage
- Child abductions
- Violent crime and threats to personal safety
Plansec Consultants LLP offer the following services
- Bespoke Security Solutions: Tailored advice for planning applications and site-specific security needs.
- Experience: Worked on projects from Primary Schools to Universities, including Faith Schools and Places of Worship.
- Problem-Solving Surveys: Conduct thorough assessments for vulnerable sites previously affected by crime, proposing solutions to mitigate risks.
- Customized Approach: Each project is unique; solutions are tailored to specific site risks.
- In-Depth Reports: Identify risks and threats, providing practical, cost-effective solutions.
Independent Advice
- Not tied to any suppliers, allowing for unbiased recommendations.
- Focus on delivering proportionate security measures that meet client needs effectively.
This structured approach ensures that educational institutions receive the necessary protection against potential threats while maintaining a safe environment for students and staff.
