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Next - Macclesfield - Lyme Green Retail Park

Unit 6, Lyme Green Retail Park, Macclesfield, SK11 0LD

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • Toilets with adaptations are not available.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • The fitting rooms with adaptations are located on the ground floor in womenswear and on the first floor in menswear.
    • The standard fitting rooms are located on the ground floor in womenswear and on the first floor in menswear.

Parking

  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • Public Parking View
    • The name of the car park is Lyme Green 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 to 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 202cm.
  • 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.
  • The maximum width between them is 190cm.

Shop Floor (Ground Floor)

  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • The majority of main aisle widths are between 150cm - 180cm.
  • The majority of product aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
  • Some of the aisles are obstructed by product displays and pillars.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • The visual contrast between the shelving and floor varies between low and high.
  • Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
  • There is background noise.
  • There is wayfinding and overhead signage.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signage is not consistent throughout.
  • Seating available for customers includes: benches and stools.
  • Customers can obtain online items from the rear of the store.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Fitting Room with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Womenswear and Childrenswear)

  • Access View
    • The fitting room surveyed is located to the rear of the store.
    • The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
    • The distance from the entrance is 22m.
    • 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 numbered signage for the fitting room.
    • There is a curtain opening to access the fitting room.
    • The width of the opening is 114cm.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the fitting room are 194cm (width) x 272cm (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 are dropdown rails in the fitting room.
    • The dropdown rails for the fitting room have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a seated bench available.
    • The seat/chair is 48cm from the floor.
    • There is no assistance bell.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is a long mirror.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 93cm and 150cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Counter (Ground Floor - Womenswear )

  • The counter is located to the right of the store.
  • 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 payment machine is portable.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: stools.

Counter (Ground Floor - Childrenswear)

  • The counter is located to the left of the store.
  • The distance from the entrance is 13m.
  • 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 100cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • The payment machine is portable.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: benches.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located to the rear of the store.
  • The distance from the entrance is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • This route has narrow walkways.
  • Standard Lift View
    • The first floor can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
    • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
    • The weight limit for the lift is 1600kg.
    • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 121cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 155cm (width) x 211cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and an intercom hearing assistance system.
    • The lift has a separate door to exit.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Stairs

  • The stairs are located to the left from the entrance.
  • The first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps have open risers.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Shop Floor (First Floor)

  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • The majority of main aisle widths are between 150cm - 180cm.
  • The majority of product aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The visual contrast between the shelving and floor varies between low and high.
  • Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
  • There is background noise.
  • There is wayfinding and overhead signage.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signage is not consistent throughout.
  • Seating available for customers includes: benches.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Fitting Room with Adaptations (First Floor - Menswear)

  • Access View
    • The fitting room surveyed is located to the right of the lift.
    • The fitting room surveyed is male only.
    • The distance from the lift is 16m.
    • 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 written text signage for the fitting room.
    • There is a curtain opening to access the fitting room.
    • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the fitting room are 195cm (width) x 227cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the fitting room.
    • There is a grab rail in the fitting room.
    • The grab rail for the fitting room has a high colour contrast.
    • There are dropdown rails in the fitting room.
    • The dropdown rails for the fitting room have a varying colour contrast.
    • There is a seated bench available.
    • The seat/chair is 48cm from the floor.
    • There is no assistance bell.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is a long mirror.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 107cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Counter (First Floor - Menswear and Home)

  • The counter is located to the left from the lift.
  • The distance from the lift is 10m.
  • 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 100cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • The payment machine is portable.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: benches.