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B&Q Goole

Rawcliffe Road, Goole, Yorkshire, DN14 8JN

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Summary

  • This guide was created in July 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 only entrance.
  • There is ramped/sloped 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.
  • Step-free ambulant toilet facilities are not available.
  • Step-free standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Baby change facilities are available.
  • Right hand transfer accessible toilet facilities can be found to the left as you enter the store.
  • Male standard toilet facilities can be found to the left as you enter the store.
  • Baby changing facilities can be found within the accessible toilet.

Getting Help and Assistance

  • Click + Collect is available at this store.
  • The Click + Collect point is located at the front of the store, to the right as you enter.
  • 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), flat-bed and wheeled basket.
  • An assistance dog toilet or toileting area is available at the store.
  • The assistance dog toilet or toileting area can be found on the grass areas surrounding the car park.
  • Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
  • There is a bell to gain assistance for Click + Collect, to the right as you enter the store.

Public Transport

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 10m from the entrance.
  • The car park is free for all users.
  • Clearly marked and signed parent and child parking bays are not.
  • There are no Load and Go parking spaces available.
  • Parking View
    • The car park is located 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 5 Blue Badge parking bays.
    • The dimensions of the Blue Badge bays are 230cm x 480cm.
    • 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 without tactile paving and a marked car park crossing point.

Approach (Entrance)

  • The surface of the approach is block paving.
  • There are bollards on the approach which have a minimum width of 122cm and are 89cm high.
  • The bollards have a visual identification band and contrast visually with the paving.
  • There is step-free access on approach.

Entrance

  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the store, to the left.
  • 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.
  • A colleague is available at this entrance to assist customers.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • A width of at least 150cm and There is a slope with a slight gradient .
  • The slope does not have handrails.
  • There are double automatic doors which open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 157cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • There are double automatic doors which open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 205cm.
  • There are security barriers immediately beyond the entrance.

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 flooring has bold repeating patterns which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people and a very shiny finish which may cause glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The majority of aisle widths are not 150cm+.
  • Access throughout the shop is unobstructed.
  • There is high colour contrast between the shelving and floor in the majority of walkways.
  • There is background noise in the shop.

Area (Garden Centre)

  • The area is external.
  • This area can be found at the right of the store.
  • There are double automatic doors which open by sliding to access this area from the shop.
  • The width of the door opening is 211cm.
  • There is step-free access throughout the area.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • The majority of aisle widths are 150cm+.
  • There is high colour contrast between the shelving and floor in the majority of walkways.
  • There is background noise in the area.

Planning Area

  • The planning area is located at the rear left of the store.
  • There is step-free access to the planning area.
  • The lighting levels in the planning area are good.
  • The distance between the floor and the highest desk is 91cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.
  • There is a height adjustable desk available.
  • The area does not have a hearing assistance system.
  • There are high stools and some chairs with armrests.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the planning area.

Counter (Click + Collect, Returns and Staffed Checkout)

  • The counter is located at the front of the store, to the right as you enter.
  • The counter is approximately 10m 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 106cm high.
  • The counter for seated users is 84cm 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.
  • There is an assistance button which is 123cm from the floor.
  • The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.

Counter (Paint Mixing)

  • The counter is located towards the centre of the store, facing the checkouts.
  • The counter is approximately 10m from the entrance.
  • Clear signage for the counter is visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the counter.
  • The lighting levels at the counter are good.
  • The counter is 107cm high.
  • There is an assistance button which is 120cm from the floor.
  • The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.

Checkouts

  • The checkout area is located at the front of 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: a staffed checkout and self-service checkouts.
  • The Click + Collect and returns desk is also used as the staffed checkout.
  • Self-Service Checkout(s) View
    • The controls/screen heights for the self-service checkouts vary between 65cm and 150cm.
    • The Chip & PIN card machines are 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.

Accessible Toilet (Right Hand Transfer)

  • This accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 3m from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • There is a manual door which opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door opening is 83cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • No key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 152cm x 270cm and it has a turning space of at least 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the toilet but it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (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 40cm.
  • The toilet has a backrest to lean back against.
  • The following fixtures can be reached from the toilet seat: the toilet roll holder.
  • The following fixtures cannot be reached from the toilet seat: the wash basin, the soap dispenser and the hand dryer.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 98cm.
  • The following grab rails are available: a horizontal grab rail on the non transfer side, a vertical grab rail on the transfer side and a vertical rail on the right side of the wash basin.
  • The following grab rails are available: a vertical grab rail on the transfer side, a vertical rail on the right side of the wash basin and a horizontal grab rail on the non transfer side.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: the internal door, all grab rails, the dropdown rail and the floor.
  • The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: the dropdown rail, all grab rails, the floor and the internal door.
  • The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the hand dryer, the toilet seat and the toilet roll holder.
  • The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the toilet seat, the hand dryer and the toilet roll holder.
  • 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 74cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 116cm.
  • The height of the hand dryer is 93cm.
  • There is not a shelf.
  • The coat hooks for standing users are not at the recommended height.
  • The cubicle also has: a waste bin without lid and a sanitary bin.
  • The cubicle does not have a full length mirror.

Standard Toilet

  • This toilet is approximately 3m from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet.
  • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The male standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door and wall is high for both female and male.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • Comments View
    • The accessible toilet is also used as the female standard toilet.

Exit

  • This information is for the exit located at the front of the store, just past 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 ramped/sloped access at this exit.
  • There is a slope with a slight gradient and a width of at least 150cm .
  • The slope does not have handrails.
  • There are double automatic doors which open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 203cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The second set of doors are double automatic doors which open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 158cm.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this exit for those awaiting pick up.
  • There are bollards with high colour contrast and a visual identification band beyond the exit.
  • The minimum width between the bollards is 121cm.