Parking surface gradients and approach to main entrance

A level or gently sloping approach to the main entrance of the property is necessary to facilitate access. The approach to the property should be kept to a minimum and demonstrably within a comfortable distance for all users, particular persons with limited mobility. Approaches which include a gradient are likely to be more hazardous and exhausting for such persons. Therefore, where gradients on parking surfaces are unavoidable, these should have a slope not greater than 1 in 20 (with crossfalls not exceeding 1 in 40) to reduce the likelihood of slippage. Where level changes occur between the dwelling and the street, gradients greater the 1 in 20 may be permitted to facilitate access between the road and the parking surface. In such instances, a pathway connecting the dwelling the public street must be provided. Any such pathway must not have a gradient greater than 1 in 20 (with crossfalls not exceeding 1 in 40) and must be of appropriate width.