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Summary

• This guide was created in June 2023.
• There are no public transport links within 200m of the venue.
• The venue shares another venue's 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 standard toilet facilities are available.
• Baby change facilities are available.
• Right hand transfer accessible toilet facilities can be found at the rear left of the store, near the Home section.
• Female and male standard toilet facilities can be found at the rear left of the store, near the Home section.
• Baby changing facilities can be found at the rear left of the store near the Home section, within the accessible toilet.

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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 Nevistown Lane.
• The nearest train station is Donabate.
• For more information on Donabate Railway Station please click here (opens new tab).

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Getting Help and Assistance

• Click + Collect is available at this store.
• The Click + Collect point is located to the left as you enter from the main entrance, before the checkouts.
• 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.

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Parking

• The store has shared 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 25m from the main entrance.
• The car park is free for all users.
• Clearly marked and signed parent and child parking bays are.
• 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 building.
  • 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 250cm x 485cm.
  • There is a hatched zone on one side and 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.
  • There is a road to cross with dropped kerbs and tactile paving.
  • Potential obstacles between the Blue Badge parking and the entrance include dropped kerbs with tactile paving, dropped kerbs without tactile paving and a marked car park crossing point.

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Approach

• 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 90cm 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

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, to the right.
• 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.
• There are bollards with high colour contrast and a visual identification band in front of the entrance.
• The minimum width between the bollards is 130cm.
• There is step-free access at this entrance.
• There is an open entrance.
• The width of the opening is 240cm.
• There is a second set of doors.
• There are double automatic doors which open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 168cm.
• There are fixed barriers immediately beyond the entrance.
• The minimum width between the barriers is 189cm.

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Shop

• There is step-free access throughout the shop.
• The lighting levels in the shop are varied.
• 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 low colour contrast between the shelving and floor in the majority of walkways.
• There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests throughout the shop.
• 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 rear 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 215cm.
• 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 low 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 (Kitchens and Bathrooms)

• The planning area is located towards 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 lowest desk is 73cm.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.
• The area does not have a hearing assistance system.
• There are seats which do not have armrests.
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the planning area.

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Counter (Collection Point)

• The counter is located to the left as you enter from the main entrance, before the checkouts.
• The counter is approximately 30m from the main entrance.
• Clear signage for the counter is visible from the entrance.
• There is step-free access to the counter.
• The counter 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 82cm 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 .
• The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.

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Counter (Paint Mixing)

• The counter is located towards the centre of the store.
• The counter is approximately 60m 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 108cm high.
• The counter for seated users is 78cm high.
• There is an assistance button which is 88cm from the floor.
• The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.

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Counter (Timber Cutting)

• The counter is located to the rear right of the store.
• The counter is approximately 90m 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 101cm high.
• The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.

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Counter (TradePoint)

• The counter is located to the left as you enter from the main entrance, before the collection point and checkouts.
• The counter is approximately 25m 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 82cm 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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Checkouts

• The checkout area is located at the front of the store, to the left as you enter from the main entrance.
• 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 checkout is 102cm high.
  • The checkout for seated users is 82cm high.
  • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the staffed checkout for seated users.
  • The Chip & PIN card machines are 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 82cm and 144cm.
  • 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.

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Accessible Toilet

• This accessible toilet is located to the rear right of the store, near the Building section.
• This accessible toilet is approximately 70m from the main entrance.
• There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
• There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
• The toilet was not available to survey at the time.

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Standard Toilet

• There is no standard toilet, but the accessible toilet can be used by everyone.

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Exit

• This information is for the exit located beyond the checkouts.
• The exit area/door is clearly signed.
• There is a dark mat or floor marking at this exit that might be perceived as a hole.
• There are security barriers before the exit.
• The minimum width between the barriers is 188cm.
• A colleague is available at this exit to assist customers.
• There is step-free access at this exit.
• There are double automatic doors which opens by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 212cm.
• There is a second set of doors.
• The second set of doors is an open exit.
• The width of the opening is 242cm.
• There is 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 130cm.