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3 Priory Cottage

Canterbury Christ Church University, St. Martins, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1PW

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via slight or steep slopes.
  • The approach to the building from the staff car park is step-free via slight slopes and uneven surfaces.
    The approach to the building from North Holmes Road is via a steep slope, a slight slope and uneven surfaces.
  • There is one entrance into the building which provides access to the ground floor.
  • The entrance is not signed.
  • The access at the entrance is step-free via steep slope at the entrance threshold and then a steep slope immediately after the entrance inside the building.

Getting Around

  • There is stepped access throughout the building.
  • On the ground floor there is a step to access the bedroom and empty room.
  • Floor surfaces along the ground floor are exposed uneven bricks, concrete and carpet.
    Floor surfaces on the first floor are vinyl and carpet.
  • There are resting areas on both floors of the building with a mixture of seating available.
  • There are maps of the campus located on the side of the staircase. There is no wayfinding signage provided throughout the building.
  • There are not manual doors in any circulation corridors.
  • The height of the kitchen counter on the first floor is 92cm.
    The steps to access the rooms on the ground floor are between 10cm-15cm high.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

Parking (Staff Car Park - Permit Holders Only)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to rear of the Priory Cottages.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac and unsurfaced areas.
    • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders and staff permit holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 78cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
  • The slope has a steep gradient with resting areas.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the right as you enter the building.
  • The ground and first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 11 steps between floors.
  • The steps are unmarked and have a handrail on the left going up.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 22cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Standard Toilet Facilities (First Floor)

  • The shared standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilet is located on the first floor of the building.
  • The distance from the top of the stairs is 8m.
  • The most accessible route has narrow walkways and steps.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 71cm.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
  • There is a soap dispenser and a wash basin available.
  • The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • There is a standard shower cubicle located within this toilet.
    The height of the step into the shower is 15cm.