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Accommodation Summary

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• Parking and Transport View
  • The accommodation shares another buildings parking facilities.
  • No secure parking is available.
  • There are 2 Blue Badge parking bays to the left of the Pavilion F entrance.
  • 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 0 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 have level access.
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
  • Standard accommodation has ensuites 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 not a convenience store within approximately 200 metres of the residence.
  • Communal facilities within this residence include a staffed reception, a launderette, a common room, a recreation room, a bar and a study area.
  • The communal facilities for the accommodation surveyed include; a kitchen.
• Additional Accessibility Aids View
  • There is not a deaf alert system available on request.
  • Vibrating pillows alarms are available on request.
  • Bed raisers are not available on request.
  • Portable hoists are not available on request.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Howlands is located south of Durham city centre, off South Road. The site is accessed from the A167 and A177.
  • Limited Blue Badge parking bays are available throughout the site for residents. The site car park is Howlands, and is located off South Road at the front of the site. There is a public park and ride between the site car park and South Road.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
  • The nearest bus stop is Durham Park & Ride Howlands which is served by bus PR2.
  • For more information on Scarlet Band Buses please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Durham.
  • Durham station is located in the centre of the city, and provides direct links to London, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Liverpool, and Plymouth. The station is 1.7 miles from the campus.
  • For more information on Durham Station please click here (opens new tab).

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Useful Information

• Disability Support is located on the ground floor in the Palatine Centre, and provides information, advice and guidance to prospective and current students who disclose a disability as well as students who think they may have a disability.
  The service is part of the Student Support and Wellbeing Directorate.
• To see more information on Disability Support please click here (opens new tab).
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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by Blue Badge holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located to the left of Pavilion F entrance.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • There is/are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are signposted but have no markings.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 230cm x 480cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side and the rear.
  • The marked zone is 100cm wide.
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Pavilion F entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user.
  • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
  • The car park surface is block paving.
• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff and students within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is Howlands.
  • The car park is located off South Road.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is Durham Park and Ride Howlands.
  • The car park is located off South Road.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Howlands Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located just inside the vehicle entrance to the Howlands area, next to the Park and Ride.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by student permit holders, staff permit holders and permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is step free access from this car park.
  • Buildings are not clearly signposted from this car park.
  • There is not a campus map available within the car park.
• Comments View
  • This car park contains bays that are marked specifically for the use of students (shown in photograph 2) and staff (photograph 3).
  • There is a zebra crossing with dropped kerbs (shown in photographs 7 and 8) to exit the car park and cross the service road to access Stephenson and Josephine Butler Colleges.

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Approach (Pavilion A, B, C, D, E and F)

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is block paving.
  • The approach surface is uneven in places.
  • There is a/are fixed bollard(s) on the approach .
  • The minimum width between the bollards/wall is 137cm.
  • The bollard(s) has/have a high colour contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
  • The bollards are on the path to the left of Pavilion A leading from the main campus. There are uneven surfaces on the tactile paving at the foot of, and on the half landing, at the steps.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) on the approach.
  • There is/are 10+ clearly marked step(s), with handrails on both sides.
  • 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.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The step(s) has/have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
• Comments View
  • The steps are located on the path to the right of Pavilion A leading to Pavilion B to F.
  • The steps can be avoided if using the Building Parking for Pavilion B, C, D, E. and F.

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Outside Access (Pavilion A)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front left of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to Pavilion A accommodation.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Kirknewton Pavilion A'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 137cm .
  • A key fob is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key fob reader is 123cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.

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Outside Access (Pavilion B)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the front left of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor of Pavilion B.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Kirknewton Pavilion B'.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 146cm .
  • A key fob is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key fob reader is 131cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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Outside Access (Pavilion C & D)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the front right of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor of Pavilion C & D.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Kirknewton Pavilion C & D'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 134cm .
  • A key fob is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key fob reader is 120cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.

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Outside Access (Pavilion F)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front right of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor of Pavilion F.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Kirknewton Pavilion F'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 136cm .
  • A key fob is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key fob reader is 121cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.

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Inside Access

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• 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 colour 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.

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Kitchen/Dining Area (Pavilion A Flat 1)

• The kitchen/dining area is accessed by a single door with an opening width of over 75cm.
• The door is not push pad activated.
• Lowered work surfaces are not available.
• The height of the lowest work surface is 91cm.
• 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.
• The height of the dining table is 70cm.
• There are dining chairs without armrests only.
• Armchairs with armrests are also available in the kitchen area.

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• Comments View
  • There are similar kitchens in all flats.

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Other Floors (Pavilion A)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located ahead as you enter the building via the Pavilion A entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 3m from the Pavilion A entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1 and 2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • 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 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 good.
• Other Information View
  • The room(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are 2.1 - 2.6.

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Other Floors (Pavilion F)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located ahead as you enter the building via the Pavilion F entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 3m from the Pavilion F entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1 and 2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • 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 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 good.
• Other Information View
  • The room(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are 1.1 - 1.6, and 2.1 - 2.6.
  • There are similar stairs in Pavilion B and Pavilion E. There are similar stairs giving access to floors G, 1, 2, 3 in Pavilion C & D.

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Lift (Pavilion C & D)

• The lift is for staff use only.
• The lift is located ahead as you enter the building via the Pavilion C & D entrance.
• The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the Pavilion C & D entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2 and 3.
• The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is low.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
• The clear door width is 80cm.
• The dimensions of the lift are 108cm x 140cm.
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift controls are 86cm - 100cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
• The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located in Social Block 1.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are not available.
• The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located in Social Block 1.