Hatfield’s One Town Centre development achieves Security by Design Gold standard

Residential apartments and commercial units within Hatfield’s One Town Centre development have achieved Secured by Design (SBD) Gold Awards for their security features, the highest recognition for excellence in security and crime prevention.

The developments are Fourways House, Corner House and Newtown House and the awards recognise the work has been undertaken to incorporate crime prevention measures into the landscaping of the developments and the physical security of the buildings.

SBD is the official police security initiative that works to improve the security of buildings and their surrounding areas to enhance the safety of those living and working there. The aim of the initiative is to reduce crime through effective security measures integrated into building designs.  Each of the One Town Centre blocks underwent a thorough assessment by certified SBD evaluators, examining security elements including:

• Reinforced doors and windows
• Advanced access control systems
• Strategic public space planning.
   

These measures not only enhance safety for residents but also maintain the visual appeal for the community.

Building new social and affordable, high-quality homes is a priority for Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council (WHBC).  One Town Centre has been developed by the Council and construction company, Lovell Partnerships, offering a mix of both private sales and units let at social rent which are owned and managed by the Council.    There are also retail units under construction and these will be let by the Council on completion.

Councillor Gemma Moore, Executive Member for Housing said:

The One Town Centre development is a wonderful addition to Hatfield Town Centre and I am delighted that the development has achieved a Gold standard rating for the security measures that have been incorporated into the buildings and surrounding areas.  I am sure that these measures will help make One Town Centre a safe place for people to live, work, shop and visit. Congratulations to WHBC officers and Lovell staff on being award a SBD Gold standard.

Russell Lane, Operations Manager at Lovell, said:

I am proud that, working in partnership with WHBC, we have achieved a SBD Gold standard rating One Town Centre. This recognition by SBD highlights our shared commitment to delivering safe and secure homes and is testament to the hard work and dedication of everyone involved.

Gerry Brophy, Crime Prevention Design Advisor for Hertfordshire Constabulary and SBD, said:

I am extremely impressed with the standard of work that had been undertaken to incorporate crime prevention measures at the One Town Centre development.  I have no hesitation in awarding a Gold standard to the development.  I look forward to working with WHBC and Lovell Partnership colleagues on future projects.