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Summary

• This guide was created in July 2023.
• There are 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 via lift.
• 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.
• Left hand transfer accessible toilet facilities can be found at the front of the store on the far right.
• Female and male standard toilet facilities can be found at the front of the store on the far right.
• Baby changing facilities can be found within the accessible toilet, at the front of the store on the far right.

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Getting Help and Assistance

• Click + Collect is available at this store.
• The Click + Collect point is located to the right of the main entrance.
• 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.
• Documents/information can be provided in: large print on request.
• An assistance dog toilet or toileting area is not available at the store.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are 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 Drysalters.
• The nearest train station is Leeds.
• For more information on Leeds 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 7m 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 not available.
• There are no Load and Go parking spaces available.

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• Parking View
  • The car park is located at the 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 8 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.

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Approach (Main Entrance)

• The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles and block paving.
• There are bollards on the approach which have a minimum width of 130cm and are 80cm high.
• The bollards 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 260cm.
• There is a second set of doors.
• There are double automatic doors which open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 240cm.
• There are security barriers immediately beyond the entrance.

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Approach (TradePoint Entrance)

• The surface of the approach is tarmac and block paving.
• There are bollards on the approach which have a minimum width of 130cm and are 80cm high.
• The bollards contrast visually with the paving.
• There is step-free access on approach.

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Entrance (TradePoint)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front left 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 ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
• 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 260cm.

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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 high colour contrast between the shelving and floor in the majority of walkways.
• There is background noise in the shop.

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Area (Garden Centre)

• The area is internal and external.
• This area can be found at the far right side 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 150cm.
• 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 flooring surface is not smooth and even due to uneven concrete.
• 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.

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Area (Building Yard)

• The area is external.
• This area can be found at the far right hand side 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 152cm.
• 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 flooring surface is not smooth and even due to uneven concrete.
• 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.

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Counter (Collections)

• The counter is located at the front of the store, to the right of the main entrance.
• The counter is approximately 20m from the main entrance.
• Clear signage for the counter is visible from the entrance.
• There is step-free access to the counter.
• The counter is placed in front of a patterned background, has windows, TVs and 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 105cm 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.
• The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.

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Counter (Flooring)

• The counter is located at the far right side of the store.
• The counter is approximately 35m 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 109cm high.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
• 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 (Paint Mixing)

• The counter is located in the centre of the store.
• The counter is approximately 30m 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 76cm high.
• There is an assistance button which is 124cm from the floor.
• The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.

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Counter (TradePoint)

• The counter is located at the front of the store, to the left of the main entrance.
• The counter is approximately 25m from the main 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 92cm high.
• The counter for seated users is 73cm 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 rear left of the store.
• The service is approximately 45m 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 63cm from the floor.
• The service does not have a hearing assistance system.

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Lift (Customer Lift)

• The lift is located at the rear centre of the store and is not clearly visible from the entrance or signed.
• The lift is approximately 37m from the main entrance.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do not contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is low.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is low.
• The clear door width is 88cm.
• The dimensions of the lift are 112cm x 140cm.
• There are no separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are good.

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  • To operate the lift press and hold the floor button required.
  • There is a slight ramp in front of the lift door on the ground floor.

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Other Floors

• Stairs can be used to access other floors.

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  • The stairs are for public use.
  • The stairs are located in the centre of the store.
  • The stairs are approximately 60m from the main entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked with handrails on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.

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Planning Area (First Floor - Kitchen and Bathroom)

• The planning area is located on the first floor.
• There is step-free access to the planning area, via lift.
• The lighting levels in the planning area are good.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest desk is 77cm.
• The distance between the floor and the highest desk is 100cm.
• 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 with armrests.
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the planning area.
• There is a privacy room/area available.

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• Comments View
  • The width of the entrance to the privacy room is 120cm.

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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: 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 100cm 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 102cm and 137cm.
  • 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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Accessible Toilet (Left Hand Transfer)

• This accessible toilet is located at the front of the store on the far right.
• This accessible toilet is approximately 35m from the main entrance.
• There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
• Potential obstacles to the accessible toilet include security barriers.
• The security barriers have a width of 120cm.
• There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
• There is a manual door which opens outwards and has a medium colour contrast.
• The width of the accessible toilet door opening is 87cm.
• The door has a locking handle.
• No key is required for the accessible toilet.
• The dimensions of the cubicle are 182cm x 203cm and it has a turning space of at least 150cm x 150cm.
• There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet but it is obstructed.
• The lateral transfer space is 115cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
• There is a spatula flush on the non transfer side.
• There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
• The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
• The toilet has a cistern to lean back against.
• The following fixtures can be reached from the toilet seat: the toilet roll holder, the wash basin and the soap dispenser.
• The following fixtures cannot be reached from the toilet seat: the towel dispenser.
• The height of the toilet roll holder is 81cm.
• The following grab rails are available: a horizontal grab rail on the door, a horizontal grab rail on the non transfer side, a vertical grab rail on the transfer side and a vertical rail on the left side of the wash basin.
• There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
• The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: the toilet roll holder, the hand dryer, some grab rails, the internal door and the floor.
• The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the toilet seat, the dropdown rail and some grab rails.
• There is a pull cord emergency alarm at a recommended height.
• The height of the wash basin is 72cm.
• The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
• The height of the soap dispenser is 89cm.
• The height of the hand dryer is 91cm.
• 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 87cm.

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Standard Toilet

• This toilet is located at the front of the store on the far right.
• This toilet is approximately 35m from the main entrance.
• There is step-free access into the toilet.
• Potential obstacles to the toilet include security barriers.
• The width between the security barriers is 120cm.
• There is Braille, tactile, 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 high for both female and male.
• The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.

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Exit

• This information is for the exit located at the front of the store, beyond 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 257cm.
• 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 250cm.
• 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 but no visual identification band beyond the exit.