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10 Llandough Street

Cardiff University, Cardiff, CF24 4AW

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  • Mae’r canllawiau hyn ar gael yn Gymraeg. Dewiswch ‘accessibility’ yn y gornel dde uchaf, clicio ar y symbol iaith ac yna chwilio am ‘Welsh/Cymraeg’.

  • These guides are available in Welsh by selecting accessibility in the top right-hand corner, clicking on the translation symbol, and then searching for Welsh.

Accommodation Summary

  • Parking and Transport View
    • The accommodation does not have its own parking facilities.
    • The parking spaces on Llandough Street are for resident permit holders only.
      There is one Blue Badge parking space on Llandough Street.
      There is additional pay and display parking nearby on Senghennydd Road for non-permit holders.
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
    • There is not a university bus service stop within approximately 200 metres of the residence.
  • Accessible Accommodation Information View
    • The accommodation has 7 rooms in total.
    • There is not an/are not accessible room(s) within the accommodation.
  • Standard Accommodation Information View
    • There is standard accommodation on the ground floor.
    • Ground floor accommodation does not have level access.
    • There are standard rooms on other floors.
    • The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
    • Standard accommodation has shared bathrooms with stepped shower cubicles.
    • There is not an/are not adjoining room(s) available for the standard room(s).
  • Amenities and Communal Facilities View
    • There is a convenience store within approximately 200 metres of the residence.
    • The communal facilities for the accommodation surveyed include; a kitchen and a dining area.
    • There is also a shared garden available.
  • Additional Accessibility Aids View
    • There is a deaf alert system available on request.
    • Vibrating pillows alarms are available on request.
    • The accessible room surveyed does have a flashing door bell.
    • Bed raisers are not available on request.
    • Portable hoists are not available on request.
    • Some houses are already fitted with accessibility aids, however if a student finds themselves in a house that doesn't have any installed, they can get into contact with the disability team.
      Equipment can be fitted within 48 hours.
      The reception for Llandough Street is located at Senghennydd Court.

Getting Here (Llandough Street)

  • By Road View
    • Llandough Street is located off Senghennydd Road in Cardiff.
      The closest A Road is North Road / A470.
    • There is on-street parking available on Llandough Street, however it is resident parking permit holders only.
      There is one Blue Badge Bay available on Llandough Street.
      There is additional pay and display parking nearby on Senghennydd Road.
  • By Bus View
    • There is not a bus stop within 150 metres of the building.
    • The nearest bus stop is Cardiff University Park Place, which is approximately 0.1 miles (160 metres) from Llandough Street.
      This bus stop serves the Megabuses from London, Newcastle, Leeds, Bristol and Birmingham.
      There is also a bus stop on Park Place which serves National Express coaches.
      Additional local buses can be caught from Park Place Stop RC (35, 53, 86 and 95) and University Stop RE (21, 51, 86, 95).
      Both stops are within 0.3 miles from Llandough Street.
    • For more information on bus timetables please click here (opens new tab).
  • By Train View

Useful Information

Building Parking (Llandough Street)

  • The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
  • Building Car Park View
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • Site/Campus Car Parks View
    • There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • On Street Parking View
    • Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available.
    • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 209cm x 555cm (6ft 10in x 18ft 3in).
    • The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Llandough Street.
    • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
    • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Llandough Street.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
    • The parking on Llandough Street is resident permit holders only.
      There is additional on-street pay and display parking nearby on Senghennydd Road (photographs 6-7).

Outside Access

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located in front of the building.
    • This entrance gives access to the ground floor kitchen, shared bathrooms and rooms 1 and 2.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with '10'.
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • 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.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is a bell/buzzer.
    • The height of the bell/buzzer is 134cm (4ft 5in).
    • There is not an intercom.
    • A key is required for access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance and in the entrance doorway.
    • There is/are 2 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is not step-free access throughout the majority of the building.
    • There is stepped access to room 2 and the shared bathrooms on the ground floor, and rooms 3, 4 and 5 on the first floor.
  • Circulation View
    • There are no doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
    • There are corridors/walkways with a surface width of less than 120cm (excluding any permanent obstructions over a small distance).
    • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet.
    • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all corridors/walkways.
    • There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Signage View
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Audio View
    • This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.

Step(s) (Ground Floor and First Floor Corridors)

  • Stepped Level Change 1 View
    • There is a/are step(s) located along the ground floor corridor.
    • The step(s) is/are used to access the shared bathrooms and room 2.
    • There is/are 1 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 12cm.
    • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
  • Stepped Level Change 2 View
    • There is a/are step(s) located on the first floor corridor, to the left as you exit the stairs.
    • The step(s) is/are used to access rooms 3, 4 and 5.
    • There is/are 2 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
    • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are not easy to grip.
    • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.

Kitchen/Dining Area

  • The kitchen/dining area is accessed by a single door with an opening width of over 75cm.
  • Lowered work surfaces are not available.
  • The height of the lowest work surface is 93cm.
  • The kitchen does have an unobstructed floor space of at least 150cm × 150cm.
  • There is not a knee recess under a work surface.
  • There are some low level cupboards.
  • There are easy to grip handles or taps for cupboards.
  • The height of the dining table is 72cm.
  • There are dining chairs without armrests only.

Other Floors

  • Stairs View
    • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
    • The stairs are located immediately ahead as you enter.
    • The stairs are approximately 4m from the entrance.
    • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
    • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are G and 1.
    • There are 14 steps between floors.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 20cm.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
    • The depth of the steps is 25cm.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
    • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are not easy to grip.
    • Handrails do not 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 moderate to good.
  • Other Information View
    • The room(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are standard accommodation rooms 3-7 on the first floor.