"Chris J Dixon" wrote in message
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Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:

"Chris J Dixon" wrote in message

Walking through a recently-built estate near me, I was noticing
that many, but not all, the houses appeared to have level access
to their front doors. One than had a ramp for several metres, at
which point there was 90 degree turn with a set of steps. ??

doesn't have to be the front door .....

That may be the case, but why do this?

https://goo.gl/maps/nVZUp1FxQfHo4ZZB8

Likely they recon it looks better and the unstable
can use the walls instead of what they consider
to be unsightly rails/balustrades or something.