Access Guide
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 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 available.
- Step-free standard toilet facilities are available.
- Baby change facilities are available.
- Left hand transfer accessible toilet facilities can be found to the right of the store after you enter, pass the checkouts.
- Ambulant toilet facilities can be found to the right of the store after you enter, pass the checkouts, in the female and male standard toilets.
- Female and male standard toilet facilities can be found to the right of the store after you enter, pass the checkouts.
- Baby changing facilities can be found to the right of the store after you enter, pass the checkouts.
Getting Help and Assistance
- Click + Collect is available at this store.
- The Click + Collect point is located to the right after you enter the store.
- The following are available to borrow: wheelchairs.
- The types of trolley available at this store include: standard, standard with baby seat, wheelchair attachable, board carrier (A-frame), flat-bed and wheeled basket.
- An assistance dog toilet or toileting area is not available at the store.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are not available.
Public Transport
- Please click here for opening times and directions to this store.
- There is a bus stop within approximately 150m of the venue.
- The nearest bus stop is located on Kernick Road.
- The nearest train station is Penryn.
- For more information on Penryn station please click here (opens new tab).
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 signed but markings are faded.
- The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 20m from the main entrance.
- The car park is free for all users.
- Clearly signed parent and child parking bays are.
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Parking
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- The car park is located at the front of the store on Kernick Road.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
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Blue Badge Parking
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- There are more than 10 Blue Badge parking bays.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge bays are 230cm x 467cm.
- There is a hatched zone on both sides and to the rear.
- The hatched zone is at least 120cm.
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Access from the Car Park
View
- The entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
- There is a road to cross with flush tactile paving.
Approach (Main Entrance)
- The surface of the approach is tarmac.
- The bollards have a visual identification band and contrast visually with the tarmac.
- There is step-free access on approach.
Entrance (Main)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the store.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is 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 step-free access at this entrance.
- There are double automatic doors which open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 192cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- There are double automatic doors which open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 192cm.
- There are automatic swing gates and 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.
- The flooring has a very shiny finish which may cause glare or look slippery to some people.
- The majority of aisle widths are 150cm+.
- Access throughout the shop is unobstructed.
- There is low visual contrast between the shelving and floor in the majority of walkways.
- There is background noise in the shop.
Area (Gardening and Building Yard)
- The area is internal and external.
- This area can be found to the left after you enter 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 205cm.
- There is step-free access throughout the area.
- The lighting levels in this area are good.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is not 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 low visual contrast between the shelving and floor in all areas.
- There is background noise in the area.
Planning Area (Kitchens and Bathrooms)
- The planning area is located to the rear right after you enter 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 lowest desk is 76cm.
- The distance between the floor and the highest desk is 98cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.
- The area does not have a hearing assistance system.
- There are stools and some chairs without armrests.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the planning area.
Counter (Collections)
- The counter is located to the right after you enter the store.
- The counter is approximately 17m 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 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.
- The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.
Counter (Paint Mixing)
- The counter is located to the right and centre after you enter the store.
- The counter is approximately 43m 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 118cm from the floor.
- The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.
Counter (Timber Cutting)
- The counter is located to the rear left after you enter the store.
- The counter is approximately 66m 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 103cm high.
- The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.
Counter (TradePoint)
- The counter is located to the right after you enter the store.
- The counter is approximately 37m 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 106cm high.
- There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.
Checkouts
- The checkout area is located to the right after 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)
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- The checkout is 95cm high.
- The Chip & PIN card machines are accessible to a wheelchair user from the staffed checkouts.
- The checkout does not have a hearing assistance system.
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Self-Service Checkout(s)
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- The controls/screen heights for the self-service checkouts vary between 112cm 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.
Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)
- This accessible toilet is located to the right of the store after you enter, pass the checkouts.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 58m from the main entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- There is Braille, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- There is a manual door which opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the accessible toilet door opening is 81cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
- No key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The dimensions of the cubicle are 195cm x 217cm and it has a turning space of at least 150cm x 150cm.
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet.
- The lateral transfer space is 155cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
- There is a push button flush on the transfer side.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
- 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 107cm.
- 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 vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The following have a high visual contrast with their surroundings: the internal door and some grab rails.
- The following have a less clear visual contrast with their surroundings: some grab rails, the dropdown rail and the toilet seat.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm at a recommended height.
- The height of the wash basin is 71cm.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
- The height of the hand dryer is 104cm.
- The coat hooks for seated users and standing users are not at the recommended height.
- The cubicle also has: a full length mirror, a waste bin without lid and a sanitary bin.
Standard Toilet
- This toilet is located to the right of the store after you enter, pass the checkouts.
- This toilet is approximately 58m from the main entrance.
- There is step-free access into the toilet.
- There is Braille and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The male and female standard toilets were surveyed.
- The visual contrast between the external toilet door and wall is high for both female and male.
- There is an ambulant cubicle available with a vertical grab rail on the left and horizontal grab rails on both sides.
- The information above relates to the male toilet. There is a different configuration of rails in the female toilet.
- The wash basin tap type is push.
Parent and Baby Room / Breastfeeding Room
- This parent and baby room is located to the right of the store after you enter, pass the checkouts.
- This parent and baby room is approximately 58m from the main entrance.
- There is step-free access into the parent and baby room.
- There is Braille and pictorial signage on or near the parent and baby room door.
- No key is required for the room.
- There is a baby change facility which is not at a recommended height.
- The wash basin tap type is push.
- There is a chair without armrests.
- Waste bins include: a general waste bin without lid.
Exit
- This information is for the exit located 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 193cm.
- 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 218cm.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this exit for those awaiting pick up.
- There are bollards with high visual contrast and a visual identification band and bollards with low visual contrast and no visual identification band beyond the exit.
- The minimum width between the bollards is 125cm.
