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Leeds Road Sports Complex

Leeds Road, Huddersfield, HD2 1YY

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located in the reception area and in changing room 1.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located next to reception.
    • The shared toilet facilities are located in changing rooms 2 to 6.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Standard changing facilities are located either side of the main corridor.
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located inside the toilet with adaptions next to reception.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located in the changing rooms which are either side of the main corridor.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the left of the main building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays have faded markings.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 232cm (width) x 476cm (depth).
    • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
    • The width of the marked zone is 127cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 123m from the main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope and uneven surfaces.
    • There is no dropped kerb from the designated Blue Badge parking.
    • Only the immediate exit from the car park has a dropped kerb.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff, visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located next to the blue badge bays.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a narrow gap for vehicles to both enter and exit the car park. The gap on both sides is 233cm.

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the main building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked or bolted.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 91cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception

  • The reception is located on the left as you enter.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 3m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 76cm.
  • The reception has glazed screens.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and high stools.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and high tables.
  • Some tables are fixed.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the play area of the indoor bowling green.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There is a low visual contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of walkways.
  • There may be background noise.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Changing Area (Changing Room 1)

  • Changing Area View
    • The gender inclusive changing area was surveyed.
    • The changing area is located on the right along the main corridor.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 15m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing area has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing area.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • Facilities in this area include: showers, a changing bench, toilets and lockers.
    • There are lockers at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is step-free level access to the toilet facilities.
    • There are ambulant toilet facilities available.
    • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
    • The wash basin has a push tap.
  • Shower Facilities View
    • There is step-free level access to the shower facilities.
    • There is a fixed height shower head.
    • The shower controls are push.
    • There is no shower seat.
    • There is a second door to access the changing room which is identical to the first.
      There are a total of 6 changing areas at the venue. Changing room 1 is the only one that contains a toilet with adaptions.

Toilet with Adaptations (Changing Room 1 - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located inside changing room 1.
    • The distance from the changing room 1 entrance is 6m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • 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 high visual contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 99cm.
    • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 168cm (width) x 220cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 100cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 85cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a low 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.
    • The soap dispenser is 92cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 104cm from the floor.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a 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.

Exit (To Outdoor Facilities)

  • The exit area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the exit.
  • There is a single manual door at this exit.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 94cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you exit.

Outdoor Spaces (Outdoor Sports Courts and Pitches)

  • The following is available in this area: sports pitches, a sports court and an athletics ground.
  • Outdoor areas consist of rubber tarmac, grass and artificial grass.
  • There are footpaths in some areas.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: all outdoor sports areas from the main building exit.
  • There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • The paths have gates.

Entrance (Indoor Bowling Green - Accessible Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the bowling green building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 112cm.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a second single manual door.
  • The second door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 110cm.
  • The second door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • There is an stepped entrance with a revolving door to the right of the one surveyed.
    The outer door on the right must be fully closed before the outer door of the accessible entrance will open.
    Due to the nature of the building, the outer and inner doors of the accessible entrance form an airlock. Only one door can be opened at a time.

Area (Indoor Bowling Green)

  • Externally, to the left of the main building.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • Facilities available in this area include: indoor bowling green.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: The bowling green itself can be accessed using a portable ramp.
  • Access throughout the area may include narrow walkways.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
  • Seating available in this area includes: benches.
  • The seating is fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Area (Sports Barn)

  • At the end of the main corridor.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 81cm.
  • Facilities available in this area include: indoor sports pitches.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Reception - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located next to reception.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 11m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access via lift into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 146cm (width) x 202cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 77cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 46cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 85cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a low 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.
    • The soap dispenser is 106cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 131cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a nappy/incontinence items bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 114cm.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.