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85 Colum Road

Cardiff University, Cathays, Cardiff, CF10 3EF

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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.
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
    • There is not a university bus service stop within approximately 200 metres of the residence.
  • Residence Information View
    • The residence surveyed was 85 Colum Road.
  • Accessible Accommodation Information View
    • The accommodation has 9 rooms in total.
    • There is not an/are not accessible room(s) within the accommodation.
    • Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
  • 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).
    • The showers have a step up into the cubicle which is 29 centimetres high.
  • Amenities and Communal Facilities View
    • There is not a convenience store within approximately 200 metres of the residence.
    • Communal facilities within this residence include a common room.
    • The communal facilities for the accommodation surveyed include; a kitchen and a dining area.
  • 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 available on request.
    • Portable hoists are not available on request.
    • There is an enclosed back garden/yard to the property with a locked single door leading to it.

Getting Here

  • By Road View
    • From the West on the M4 leave at junction 32 and take the A470 Northern Road towards the City Centre. After approximately 3.5 miles bear left onto Colum Road, and number 85 is on the right side.
      From the East on the M4 leave at junction 29 and take the A48 M, then the A48. After approximately 6 miles turn on to the A470 North Road. After approximately 1mile bear left onto Colum Road, and number 26 is on the left side.
      From the City Centre, take the A470 North Road northwards, after approximately 0.5 miles turn right onto Corbett Road, then left onto Colum Road. Number 85 is on the left.
    • There is on street parking with restrictions immediately outside the house. Resident permits on one city bound side of the road are required between 8.00am and 10.00pm. On the other side of the road, parking is only permitted between 6.30pm and 7.45am. There are 2 Blue Badge bays on Colum Road.
    • For more information on travel to Cardiff University by road please click here (opens new tab).
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Useful Information

Building Parking

  • The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
  • 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 185cm x 680cm (6ft 1in x 22ft 4in).
    • The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Colum Road.
    • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
    • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Colum Road.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
    • The standard parking on Colum Road on one side of the road is for resident permit holders only between 8.00am and 10.00 pm.
      On the other side of the road there is no parking between 7.45am and 6.30pm.
      The standard parking bays are not marked lengthways.

Approach

  • Approach View
    • The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles.
    • The approach surface is uneven in places.
    • There is an opening in the wall in front of the building leading to the paved pathway to the entrance.
      The width of the gap is 130 centimetres.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent, has a slight gradient and has no handrails.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • The width of the ramp/slope is 130cm (4ft 3in).
    • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
  • Step(s) View
    • There is a/are step(s) on the approach.
    • There is/are 2 unmarked step(s), with no handrails.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 3cm.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.

Outside Access

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building on Colum Road.
    • This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with '85'.
    • 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 not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) is/are light.
    • The width of the door opening is 82cm.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located on the threshold of the entrance.
    • There is/are 1 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 10cm.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

Inside Access

  • Access and Circulation View
    • There is not step-free access throughout the building.
    • The type of flooring is carpet and vinyl.
    • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
    • The lighting levels are varied.
  • Signage View
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
  • Safe Place(s) View
    • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
  • Audio View
    • This venue does not play background music/sound.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Step(s)

  • Stepped Level Change 1 View
    • There is a/are step(s) located on the ground floor.
    • The step(s) is/are used to access room 3 at the rear of the building.
    • 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 4cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • 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 less than 75cm.
  • The door is not push pad activated.
  • 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 a knee recess under a work surface.
  • Knee recesses are at least 80cm wide.
  • There are low level cupboards.
  • The height of the dining table is 66cm.
  • There are dining chairs without armrests only.

Other Floors

  • Stairs View
    • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
    • The stairs are located ahead from the main entrance.
    • The stairs are approximately 5m from the main entrance.
    • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
    • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are G, Lower 1, 1 and 2.
    • 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 at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are 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 varied.
  • Other Information View
    • The room(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are Rooms 5 - 10 and bathrooms on the 1st floor, and the kitchen on the 2nd floor.
    • The stairs from the lower 1 level to the 1st and 2nd floors have the hand rail on the right.