Fencing around the site may be considered to be peripheral to design, but it can set the tone of a development. The main objective of fencing is to provide site security and consultation with the local police liaison officer can provide a valuable input to the proposed solution. However, stark fencing can look imposing and unpleasant and it should be as discrete as possible and can be combined effectively with hedging where space permits. The approach to fencing should link with the proposed landscape strategy for the site boundary as this can result in the most appropriate overall solution and provide an attractive edge and entrance to the facility.