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Summary

• This guide was created in August 2023.
• There are no public transport links within 200m of the venue.
• The venue has its own parking.
• A designated drop off point is not available.
• The most accessible entrance is the main entrance.
• There is step free access at this entrance.
• This entrance has more than one set of double doors.
• The doors are automatic.
• There is step-free access throughout the building.
• There is not a designated safe place which can be used by people who may feel scared or at risk.
• Accessible toilet facilities are available, but they do not meet AccessAble's criteria.
• Step-free ambulant toilet facilities are not available.
• Step-free standard toilet facilities are available.
• Baby change facilities are available.
• Left hand transfer accessible toilet facilities can be found the far end of the store on the right.
• Female and male standard toilet facilities can be found the far end of the store on the right.
• Baby changing facilities can be found within the accessible toilet the far end of the store on the right.

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Getting Help and Assistance

• Click + Collect is available at this store.
• The Click + Collect point is located on the left hand side after the checkouts.
• There is a collection point available at this store.
• The collection point is located on the left hand side after the checkouts.
• There is a home delivery service from this store.
• The following are available to borrow: wheelchairs.
• The types of trolley available at this store include: standard, standard with baby seat, shallow (garden), wheelchair attachable, board carrier (A-frame), heavy duty (heavy garden) and flat-bed.
• An assistance dog toilet or toileting area is not available at the store.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are not available.

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Public Transport

• Please click here for opening times and directions to this store.
• There is not a bus stop within approximately 150m of the venue.
• The nearest bus stop is located on Tangmere Drive.
• The nearest train station is Gravelly Hill.
• For more information on Gravelly Hill Station please click here (opens new tab).

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Parking

• The store has its own parking facilities which do not need to be booked in advance.
• Blue Badge parking is available.
• Blue Badge parking is clearly marked and signed.
• The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 5m from the main entrance.
• The car park is free for all users.
• Free parking for all users is limited to 3 hours.
• Clearly marked parent and child parking bays are available.
• There are no Load and Go parking spaces available.

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• Parking View
  • The car park is located directly in front of the store.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Parking spaces are provided on a first come first serve basis.
• Blue Badge Parking View
  • There are more than 10 Blue Badge parking bays.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge bays are 243cm x 397cm.
  • There is a hatched zone on both sides but not to the rear.
  • The hatched zone is at least 120cm.
• Access from the Car Park View
  • The entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • Potential obstacles between the Blue Badge parking and the entrance include dropped kerbs with tactile paving and a marked car park crossing point.

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Approach (Main Entrance)

• The surface of the approach is tarmac and block paving.
• There are bollards on the approach which have a minimum width of 270cm and are 80cm high.
• The bollards have a visual identification band and contrast visually with the paving.
• There is step-free access on approach.

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Entrance (Main)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the store.
• The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
• There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
• There is step-free access at this entrance.
• There are double automatic doors which open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 225cm.
• There is a second set of doors.
• There are double automatic doors which open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 169cm.
• There are security barriers immediately beyond the entrance.

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Entrance (TradePoint)

• This information is for the entrance located at the far end of the car park on the right hand side.
• The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
• A colleague is available at this entrance to assist customers.
• There is step-free access at this entrance.
• There are double automatic doors which open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 193cm.
• There are security barriers immediately beyond the entrance.

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Shop

• There is step-free access throughout the shop.
• The lighting levels in the shop are good.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the shop.
• All flooring in the shop is smooth and even.
• The majority of aisle widths are 150cm+.
• Access throughout the shop is unobstructed.
• There is good colour contrast between the shelving and floor in the majority of walkways.
• There is a browse and order point in the shop.
• There is background noise in the shop.

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Area (Building Yard)

• The area is external.
• This area can be found on the far left after you enter the store.
• There are double automatic doors which are permanently held open to access this area from the shop.
• The width of the door opening is 216cm.
• There is step-free access throughout the area.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
• The majority of aisle widths are 150cm+.
• There is poor colour contrast between the shelving and floor in the majority of walkways.
• There may be background noise in the area.

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Area (Garden Centre - Internal)

• The area is internal.
• This area can be found on the right of the store.
• There to access this area from the shop.
• There is step-free access throughout the area.
• The lighting levels in this area are good.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
• The majority of aisle widths are 150cm+.
• There is good colour contrast between the shelving and floor in the majority of walkways.
• There is background noise in the area.

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Area (Garden Centre External)

• The area is external.
• This area can be found on the right hand side of the store.
• There are double automatic doors which are permanently held open to access this area from the shop.
• The width of the door opening is 185cm.
• There is step-free access throughout the area.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
• The majority of aisle widths are 150cm+.
• There is poor colour contrast between the shelving and floor in the majority of walkways.
• There is background noise in the area.

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Planning Area (Kitchen and Bathroom)

• The planning area is located in the centre of the store.
• There is step-free access to the planning area.
• There is not a clear unobstructed route to the planning area.
• The lighting levels in the planning area are good.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest desk is 79cm.
• The distance between the floor and the highest desk is 101cm.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.
• The area does not have a hearing assistance system.
• There are high stools and some chairs without armrests.
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the planning area.

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Counter (Collections)

• The counter is located on the left after the checkouts.
• The counter is approximately 38m from the main entrance.
• Clear signage for the counter is not visible from the entrance.
• There is step-free access to the counter.
• The lighting levels at the counter are good.
• The counter is 106cm high.
• The counter for seated users is 83cm high.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
• The counter for seated users has sufficient space to write or sign documents and a clear knee recess.
• There is an assistance button which is 110cm from the floor.
• The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.

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Counter (Paint Mixing)

• The counter is located in the centre of the store.
• The counter is approximately 28m from the main entrance.
• Clear signage for the counter is not visible from the entrance.
• There is step-free access to the counter.
• The lighting levels at the counter are good.
• The counter is 105cm high.
• The counter for seated users is 76cm high.
• There is an assistance button which is 117cm from the floor.
• The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.

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Counter (TradePoint)

• The counter is located on the right hand side as you enter via the TradePoint entrance.
• The counter is approximately 4m from the entrance.
• The counter is visible from the entrance.
• There is step-free access to the counter.
• The counter has windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
• The lighting levels at the counter are good.
• The counter is 108cm high.
• The counter for seated users is 75cm high.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
• The counter for seated users has sufficient space to write or sign documents and no clear knee recess.
• The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.

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Service (Timber Cutting)

• The service is located at the far left of the store.
• The service is approximately 85m from the main entrance.
• Clear signage for the service is not visible from the entrance.
• There is step-free access to the service.
• The lighting levels at the service are good.
• There is an assistance button which is 110cm from the floor.
• The service does not have a hearing assistance system.

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Accessible Toilet (Left Hand Transfer)

• This accessible toilet is located on the far end of the store on the right.
• This accessible toilet is approximately 57m from the main entrance.
• There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
• There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
• There is a manual door which opens outwards and has a good colour contrast.
• The width of the accessible toilet door opening is 81cm.
• The door has a locking handle.
• No key is required for the accessible toilet.
• The dimensions of the cubicle are 173cm x 230cm and it does not have a 150cm x 150cm turning space.
• There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet but it is obstructed.
• The lateral transfer space is 104cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
• There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
• There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
• The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm.
• The toilet does not have a backrest or a cistern to lean back against.
• The following fixtures can be reached from the toilet seat: the toilet roll holder and the wash basin.
• The following fixtures cannot be reached from the toilet seat: the soap dispenser and the hand dryer.
• The height of the toilet roll holder is 100cm.
• The following grab rails are available: a horizontal grab rail on the non transfer side and a horizontal grab rail on the door.
• There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
• The following have a good colour contrast with their surroundings: the internal door, all grab rails, the dropdown rail and the toilet roll holder.
• The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the floor, the toilet seat and the hand dryer.
• There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it is not at a recommended height and may not be reachable.
• The height of the wash basin is 73cm.
• The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
• The height of the soap dispenser is 95cm.
• The height of the hand dryer is 100cm.
• There is not a shelf.
• The cubicle also has: a full length mirror, a sanitary bin and a nappy/incontinence items bin.
• The cubicle does not have coat hooks.

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• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • There is a flip down baby change table available at a height of 92cm.

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Standard Toilet

• This toilet is located at the rear of the store on the far right.
• This toilet is approximately 56m from the main entrance.
• There is step-free access into the toilet.
• There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
• The male and female standard toilets were surveyed.
• The colour contrast between the external toilet door and wall is good for both female and male.
• The wash basin tap type is push.

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Checkouts

• The checkout area is located to left as you enter the store.
• There is step-free access to the checkout area.
• The checkout area is clearly signed.
• The lighting levels at the checkout area are good.
• The store has: staffed checkouts and self-service checkouts.

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• Staffed Checkout(s) View
  • The staffed checkout has windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The checkout is 102cm high.
  • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the staffed checkout for seated users.
  • The Chip & PIN card machines are not accessible to a wheelchair user from the staffed checkouts.
  • The checkout does not have a hearing assistance system.
• Self-Service Checkout(s) View
  • The controls/screen heights for the self-service checkouts vary between 66cm and 150cm.
  • The Chip & PIN card machines are not accessible to a wheelchair user from the self-service checkouts.
  • There is a hand-held scanner.
  • Colleagues can provide assistance with using the self-service checkouts.

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Exit

• This information is for the exit located directly behind the checkouts.
• The exit area/door is clearly signed.
• There are security barriers before the exit.
• A colleague is available at this exit to assist customers.
• There is step-free access at this exit.
• There are double automatic doors which open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 230cm.
• There is a second set of doors.
• The second set of doors is an open exit.
• The width of the opening is 246cm.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this exit for those awaiting pick up.