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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 store 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 not available.
• Step-free ambulant toilet facilities are not available.
• Step-free standard toilet facilities are not available.
• Baby change facilities are not available.

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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 the store.
• There is a collection point available at this store.
• The collection point is located to the left as 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), heavy duty (heavy garden) and flat-bed.
• 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.
• A colleague trained in British Sign Language is available.

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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 Heron Way.
• The nearest train station is Chafford Hundred.
• For more information on c2c train services please click here (opens new tab).

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Parking

• The store has its own parking facilities which do 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 12m from the entrance.
• The car park is free for all users.
• There are Load and Go parking spaces available.

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• Parking View
  • The car park is located at the front of the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
  • 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 230cm x 460cm.
  • There is a hatched zone on both sides 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 a marked car park crossing point.

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Approach

• The surface of the approach is block paving.
• There are bollards on the approach which have a minimum width of 360cm and are 90cm high.
• The bollards have a visual identification band and contrast visually with the paving.
• There is a ramp with a slight gradient on approach.

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Entrance (Main Store)

• This information is for the entrance located to the right of the building.
• 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 ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
• There is a slope with a slight gradient .
• There are double automatic doors which open by sliding.
• 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 217cm.
• There are automatic swing gates and security barriers immediately beyond the entrance.

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Entrance (TradePoint)

• This information is for the entrance located to the left of the store front.
• The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
• A colleague is available at this entrance to assist customers.
• There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
• There is a slope with a slight gradient .
• There is a single automatic door which open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 180cm.
• 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 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 not unobstructed.
• There is poor colour contrast between the shelving and floor in the majority of walkways.
• There is background noise in the shop.

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Area (TradePoint)

• The area is internal.
• This area can be found to the left as you enter the main store.
• There are no doors at this entrance 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 not provided.
• There is background noise in the area.

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Area (Garden Centre Internal)

• The area is internal.
• This area can be found to the right as 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 210cm.
• There is step-free access throughout the area.
• The lighting levels in this area are varied.
• The colour, design and typeface of signs is not 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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Area (Garden Centre External)

• The area is 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 190cm.
• There is step-free access throughout the area.
• The lighting levels in this area are varied.
• Wayfinding signage is not provided.
• 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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• Comments View
  • The external Garden Centre can also be accessed from the Internal Garden centre area via automatic sliding doors.

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Area (Building Yard)

• The area is external.
• This area can be found to the rear left of the store.
• There are double manual doors which are permanently held open to access this area from the shop.
• The width of the door opening is 160cm.
• There is step-free access throughout the area.
• The lighting levels in this area are varied.
• Wayfinding signage is not provided.
• 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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• Comments View
  • As of 28/7/23 there is a temporary exit with manual doors to the external yard.

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Planning Area (Kitchens and Bathrooms)

• The planning area is located in the centre 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 80cm.
• 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 stools and some chairs without armrests.

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Area (Speedy Tool Hire)

• The area is internal.
• This area can be found to the left as you enter the store.
• There are no doors at this entrance 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 not provided.
• The majority of aisle widths are 150cm+.
• There is poor colour contrast between the shelving and floor in all walkways.
• There is background noise in the area.

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Counter (Speedy Tool Hire)

• The counter is located within the Speedy Tool Hire area.
• The counter is approximately 3m from the Speedy Tool area 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 low.
• The counter is 107cm high.
• There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
• The counter for seated users has insufficient space to write or sign documents and no clear knee recess.
• The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.

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Counter (Paint Mixing)

• The counter is located ahead as you enter the branch.
• The counter is approximately 50m from the 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.
• The counter for seated users has a clear knee recess.
• There is an assistance button which is 86cm from the floor.
• The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.
• There are high stools at the counter.

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Counter (Collections)

• The counter is located to the right as you enter the store.
• The counter is approximately 25m from the Main store entrance.
• Clear signage for 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 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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Service (Timber Cutting)

• The service is located the rear left if the store .
• The service is approximately 100m from the 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 120cm from the floor.
• The service does not have a hearing assistance system.

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Checkouts (and Returns, Main Store)

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

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• Staffed Checkout(s) View
  • 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 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 92cm and 145cm.
  • 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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Checkouts (TradePoint)

• The checkout area is located within the TradePoint area.
• There is step-free access to the checkout area.
• The checkout area is not clearly signed.
• The lighting levels at the checkout area are moderate to good.
• The store has: a staffed checkout.

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• Staffed Checkout(s) View
  • The staffed checkout is placed in front of a patterned background.
  • The checkout is 108cm 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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Accessible Toilet

• There is no accessible toilet in this store.

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Standard Toilet

• There is no standard toilet.

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Exit

• This information is for the exit located beyond the tills.
• The exit area/door is not 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 is a ramp with a slight gradient .
• There are double automatic doors which open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 235cm.
• There is a second set of doors.
• The second set of doors is an open exit.
• The width of the opening is 240cm.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this exit for those awaiting pick up.