# SPR 1.1 Walkability - Block lengths
# Applies to
# Objective
To design and construct street carriageways and verges so that the street geometry and traffic speeds provide an accessible and safe neighbourhood street system for all users.
# Summary
Better practice is awarded where the maximum street block length is 200 metres.
To meet the standard, applicants should design street blocks no longer than 200m, as shown in the Subdivision Design Response. This supports walkability, permeability, and access to destinations.
If a block exceeds 200m, an alternative performance approach may be accepted where a pedestrian and bicycle accessway is provided through the block. This should be discussed with the relevant council and respond to desire lines—reflecting how people naturally move through the area—to ensure the accessway is well-located and effective.