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345 Garratt Lane, London, SW18 4DX

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Overview

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 Garratt Lane.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the venue on Garratt Lane.
  • 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 is 1 step.
  • The step is unmarked.
  • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 12cm.
  • There is a bell at a height of 141cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 77cm.
  • The door has a low 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 lower floor creative space, kitchen and toilet facilities.
  • Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There is a low visual contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of walkways.
  • There is background noise which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and benches.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable in some areas.

Room (Ground Floor Creative Space)

  • The room is located ahead as you enter the venue.
  • The distance from the entrance is 1m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • 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 with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables and desks.
  • Some tables are fixed.
  • Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this room which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located ahead as you enter the venue.
  • The ground and lower floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 12 steps between floors.
  • The steps are unmarked and have a handrail on the left going down.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 20cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Room (Lower Floor Creative Area)

  • The room is located to the left at the bottom of the stairs.
  • The distance from the bottom of the stairs is 1m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has steps.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is not space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this room which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located to the right at the bottom of the stairs.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
  • The work surface is 92cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The sink is 92cm from the floor.
  • A lowered sink is not available.
  • The sink has a lever mixer tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a microwave.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Standard Toilet Facilities

  • The shared standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilet is located to the right at the bottom of the stairs.
  • The distance from the bottom of the stairs is 4m.
  • The most accessible route has steps.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 83cm.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.