Design Checklist
- Driveways and accessways that provide dedicated access to terraced houses are designed with similar qualities as an attractive street
- Shared driveways and accessways are designed as slow-speed, pedestrian-friendly environments
- Shared driveways and accessways are safe and well lit at night
Safe and attractive shared driveways and accessways with good quality interfaces to public streets can reduce crime, engender pride and a sense of ownership, and also reduce some of the psychological barriers to walking and cycling to closer destinations.
Driveways and accessways are often shared by a number of different and sometimes conflicting uses including vehicle access, cyclists and pedestrians, and children's play. Often these areas are poorly surveyed with tall boundary fences or rows of garage doors.
The quality of shared driveways or accessways is also important as they are the entrance and welcoming point in many terraced housing developments. They also determine how well residents and visitors of all ages and abilities can access the front door.
This section includes guidance on how to design a safe and attractive shared driveway or accessway.