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Leeds Building Society - Halifax

31 Commercial Street, Halifax, HX1 1BE

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Overview

Parking

  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • Public Parking View
    • On-street designated Blue Badge parking and standard parking is available.
    • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located George Street.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • There is a public car park located on Lord Street.
    • The name of the car park is Bull Green Car Park.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.
    • Electric vehicle charging points are not available in the car park.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located to the front of the branch.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is ramped and stepped access at the entrance.
  • The ramp bypasses the step.
  • The ramp is portable.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
  • This is one step as you enter.
  • There are no handrails for the step.
  • The step is unmarked.
  • The height of the step is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • There is a single automatic door, which is push pad activated.
  • The height of the push pad is 99cm.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 93cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 92cm.

Branch

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Area signage is not provided.
  • Seating available for customers includes: stools.
  • The chairs are fixed.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are 2 meeting rooms in this branch.
  • Of these meeting rooms, there is step-free access to 2 of them.

Counter

  • The counter is located to the left of the branch entrance.
  • The distance from the branch entrance is 2m.
  • The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 100cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section is 75cm.
  • The counter has screens which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • There is a portable hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is flip down seating available in the branch area.

Room (Meeting Room 1)

  • The room is located ahead and to the left of the branch entrance.
  • The distance from the branch entrance is 7m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 97cm.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: desks.
  • All of the desks are fixed.
  • The surface height of the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is a portable hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Room (Meeting Room 2)

  • The room is located off the corridor to the right of the counter.
  • The distance from the branch entrance is 9m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 97cm.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: desks.
  • All of the desks are fixed.
  • The surface height of the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is a portable hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.