Policy information sourced from the Westminster City Plan

44. Security measures in the public realm

A: Development will provide an integrated approach to the security of the site including buildings and any associated public or private spaces.

B: Development and or public realm improvement proposals will be required to incorporate appropriate counter terrorism measures advised by the Metropolitan Police and / or the council. Where appropriate, the retrofitting of existing buildings and spaces may be required.

C: All security measures will be designed and implemented to take account of the functionality of the area and the needs of its users, and will be sensitively designed to respect the surrounding context and public realm.

For more information please see the City Plan