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Next - Ashton Under Lyne - Snipe Retail Park

Unit 2 Snipe Retail Park, Manchester Road, St. Georges Way, Ashton Under Lyne, OL7 0DN

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • Toilets with adaptations are not available.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • The fitting room with adaptations is located at the rear left of the store in the childrenswear department.
    • The standard fitting rooms are located in the menswear and womenswear departments.

Parking

  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • Public Parking View
    • There is a public car park located in Snipe Way.
    • The name of the car park is Snipe Retail 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 at the front of the store.
  • The approach to the entrance has bollards.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 200cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There are security barriers at the entrance.

Shop Floor

  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • The majority of main aisle widths are under 120cm.
  • The majority of product aisle widths are under 120cm.
  • Some of the aisles are obstructed by product displays and pillars.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the shelving and floor throughout this area.
  • Some of the columns have a reflective finish.
  • There is background noise.
  • There is overhead signage.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
  • Seating available for customers includes: benches.
  • Customers can obtain online items from the rear of the Childrenswear department and from the Childrenswear department counter.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Fitting Room with Adaptations (Any Gender)

  • Access View
    • The fitting room surveyed is located in the childrenswear section at the rear left of the store.
    • The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
    • The distance from the entrance is 57m.
    • The most accessible route to the fitting room has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • This route has narrow walkways.
    • There is step-free level access into the fitting room.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage for the fitting room.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 87cm.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • The door has a locking handle.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the fitting room are 192cm (width) x 196cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the fitting room.
    • There are grab rails in the fitting room.
    • The grab rails for the fitting room have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail in the fitting room.
    • The dropdown rail for the fitting room has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted chair available.
    • The seat/chair is 40cm from the floor.
    • There is no assistance bell.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Counter (Womenswear)

  • The counter is located in the womenswear department, on the left.
  • The distance from the entrance is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • This route has narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 101cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The payment machine is moveable.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Counter (Menswear)

  • The counter is located in the Menswear department, on the right.
  • The distance from the entrance is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • This route has narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 102cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The payment machine is moveable.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Counter (Childrenswear)

  • The counter is located at the rear of the childrenswear department, on the left.
  • The distance from the entrance is 51m.
  • The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • This route has narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 102cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The payment machine is moveable.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.