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St James Church

236 Mitcham Lane, Streatham, London, SW16 6NT

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The gender inclusive step-free toilet facilities are located to the left as you enter the church.

Parking

  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street designated Blue Badge parking is available.
    • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located on Welham Road.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • Unmarked/unsigned standard on-street parking is also available.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located on Welham Road.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • 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 width of the opening is 77cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors, however one door is locked or bolted.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The second door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 77cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the altar.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors, doors permanently held open and narrow aisles (less than 120cm).
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests, sofas and benches.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable in some areas.
  • Certain functions serve tea, coffee and cakes. The counter height 91cm. The serving hatch is to the right after you enter the church.

Room (Church Hall)

  • The room is located directly ahead as you enter the church.
  • The distance from the entrance is 6m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 113cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the altar.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • Some seating is fixed.
  • The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Standard Toilet Facilities

  • The gender inclusive toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilets are located to the left as you enter the church.
  • The distance from the entrance is 6m.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilets.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 76cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There are ambulant toilet facilities available.
  • The ambulant cubicle has differing rail configurations.
  • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser, a soap dispenser, a wall mounted towel dispenser and a baby changing table available.
  • The wash basin has a push tap.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 81cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.