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Hey Lane Cemetery

Hey Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6TX

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Overview

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located ahead from the main vehicular access, on the left side of the cemetery.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac and grass.
    • There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 224cm (width) x 475cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side and the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 124cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 5m from the cemetery access paths.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Access Point (Hey Lane)

  • This access point is located on Hey Lane, 20m to the left of the main vehicular gates.
  • The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
  • The access point is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access.
  • There is an open gap.
  • The width of the opening is 62cm.
  • There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.

Outdoor Spaces

  • Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac and grass.
  • There are footpaths in some areas.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: some of the footpaths from the car park to the main cemetery (slight and steep gradients) and also some paths throughout the cemetery (slight gradients).
  • There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • The paths have uneven surfaces.

Toilet with Adaptations (Transfer Both Sides)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located ahead and to the right from the pedestrian access point.
    • The distance from the pedestrian access point is 8m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has slight ramps or slopes.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is no signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a medium visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 96cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 234cm (width) x 237cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however the right side is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space on the left is 80cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • The lateral transfer space on the right is 110cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the right transfer side.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is located on the dropdown rail.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a sensor tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • There are paper towels for drying hands.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The door is kept locked except during funerals. The facility can be unlocked on request by the cemetery staff. .