# SLL 2.2 - Compact & walkable neighbourhoods - Culs-de-sacs
# Applies to
Medium (16-59 lots), large (60-249 lots) and very large (250+ lots) subdivisions
# Relevant Victorian Planning Provisions
# Clause 56
# 56.06-4 Neighbourhood street network objective (opens new window)
To provide for direct, safe and easy movement through and between neighbourhoods for pedestrians, cyclists, public transport and other motor vehicles using the neighbourhood street network.
# Standard C17
The neighbourhood street network should be designed to:
- Minimise the provision of culs-de-sacs.
# Summary
Better practice is awarded where cul-de-sacs are avoided to promote walkable, well-connected neighbourhoods. Where cul-de-sacs are included, they can still meet the standard if they provide pedestrian-through connections and are designed to support passive surveillance and function as shared community spaces—offering opportunities for informal gathering, play, and social interaction.
# Documentation & evidence required
# Subdivision Design Response
- Plans show no culs-de-sacs. Or, if there are culs-de-sacs, the plans show these have through connections & the Clause 56 response explains why culs-de-sacs were unavoidable.