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Dean Street Car Park

Dean Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PG

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Opening Times

  • Monday 07:00 - 00:00.
  • Tuesday 07:00 - 00:00.
  • Wednesday 07:00 - 00:00.
  • Thursday 07:00 - 00:00.
  • Friday 07:00 - 00:00.
  • Saturday 07:00 - 00:00.
  • Sunday 07:00 - 00:00.

Location

  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest National Rail station is Newcastle.
  • The nearest Metro Station is Newcastle Central.

Public Car Park

  • Car Park View
    • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
    • The maximum height is 200cm (6ft 7in).
    • The car park type is multi storey.
    • The car park surface is concrete.
    • This car park has 11 levels.
    • Blue Badge parking is located on level(s) 3.
    • There is/are 7 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 486cm x 621cm (15ft 11in x 20ft 4in).
  • Paying View
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • Exiting the Car Park View
    • Access from the car park is via automatic doors and direct access to street/road pavement.
    • The exit(s) is/are located on level 1 next to the vehicle entrance and exit.
    • The width of the exit is 131cm.
    • There is a ramp or slope to exit which is located leading to the exit.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The width of the ramp/slope is 131cm (4ft 4in).
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • Comments View
    • There is a slight slope beyond the entrance which narrows to 60cm (shown in photograph 10).

Other Floors (Odd Levels)

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • There is a landing.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

Other Floors (Even Levels)

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • There is a landing.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

Lift (Odd Levels)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located at the front centre of the car park.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11.
  • Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
  • The lift is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the Dean Street Exit.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 161cm x 141cm (5ft 3in x 4ft 8in).
  • There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift does have an audible announcer.
  • The controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • The controls are within 100cm - 124cm from the floor.
  • The lift does not have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.
  • Comments View
    • There are automatic double doors on the 3rd floor.
    • There are single, heavy, manual doors on all other floors.

Lift (Even Levels)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located at the rear of the car park.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 10.
  • Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The clear door width is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 135cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 5in).
  • There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift does have an audible announcer.
  • The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • The lift does not have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.
  • Comments View
    • The lift stops on the stairs landing between levels 2 and 4 for level 3, and on the stairs landing between levels 4 and 6 for level 5. There is no direct, step-free access to levels 3 and 5 from this lift.

Pedestrian Exit (Dean Street Exit)

  • Pedestrian Exit View
    • This information is for the pedestrian exit located on level 1, at the front centre of the building.
    • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this exit.
    • The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located to the left beyond the exit.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located to the right immediately beyond the exit.
    • There is/are 3 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 14cm.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • Comments View
    • There is a steep slope at the bottom of the steps created by a dropped kerb (shown in photograph 6).

Accessible Toilet (Left Transfer)

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Dean Street Exit.
    • This accessible toilet is located on level 1, in the corridor leading from the car park to the Dean Street exit, to the right as you exit the odd floors lift.
    • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • Features and Dimensions View
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
    • The key is a radar key.
    • The key can be obtained from a member of staff.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is locked by a locking handle.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
    • The door may be difficult to open.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 143cm x 216cm (4ft 8in x 7ft 1in).
    • There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
    • The lateral transfer space is 81cm (2ft 8in).
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
    • The tap type is lever.
    • There is a mixer tap.
    • There is an emergency alarm.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
    • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
    • There is a/are non-infectious waste and sanitary disposal units.
    • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • Position of Fixtures View
    • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
    • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
    • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • There is a mirror.
    • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
    • There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
    • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
    • The lighting levels are ultraviolet.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
    • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
    • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on level 1, in the corridor leading from the car park to the Dean Street exit, to the right as you exit the odd floors lift.
    • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Dean Street Exit.
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
    • Lighting levels in the female toilets are moderate to good.
  • Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
    • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on level 1, in the corridor leading from the car park to the Dean Street exit, to the right as you exit the odd floors lift.
    • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the Dean Street Exit.
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
    • Lighting levels in the male toilets are moderate to good.

Additional Info

  • A bowl of water cannot be provided for an assistance dog.
  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.