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Holy Trinity Church Roehampton

7 Ponsonby Road, London, SW15 4LA

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Overview

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Entrance (Accessible Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the north end of the church.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There is a gate before the entrance, with an open width of 160cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 135cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • At weekends the doors will be permanently open.
    During the week, this entrance may be locked.
  • The opening after this entrance has a width of 127cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the church.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There are 12 steps with a handrail that switches sides.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail does not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 14cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • 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 is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 71cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors.
  • The second set of doors open both ways.
  • The width of the opening is 150cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.
  • There are 4 steps in front of the first set of doors and 8 steps immediately beyond them.

Area (Church Interior)

  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the altar.
  • Access throughout the area may include narrow walkways.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, sofas and benches.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
  • There is a fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
  • The hearing assistance system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
  • 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.