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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 Frederick Street.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.

Entrance (Princes Street)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the store.
  • 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 at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 121cm.
  • The doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Shop Floor (Floor 0)

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: all of the ground floor has a very easy slope running down from the entrance to the rear.
  • The majority of main aisle widths are over 180cm.
  • The majority of product aisle widths are under 120cm.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The visual contrast between the shelving and floor varies between low and high.
  • Some of the columns in the venue have a reflective finish.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is not consistent throughout.
  • Seating available on this floor includes: benches and stools.

Fitting Room with Adaptations (Floor 0)

  • Access View
    • The fitting room surveyed is located to the left of the store.
    • The fitting room surveyed is female only.
    • The distance from the store entrance is 55m.
    • The most accessible route to the fitting room has step-free level access, a very easy slope and narrow walkways.
    • There is step-free level access into the fitting room.
    • There is pictorial signage for the fitting room.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 87cm.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a locking handle.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the fitting room are 205cm (width) x 185cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There are grab rails and dropdown rails available.
    • The grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a seat/stool available.
    • The seat/chair is 48cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 107cm and 142cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.

Standard Fitting Room (Floor 0)

  • The fitting room surveyed is located to the right of the store.
  • The fitting room surveyed is female only.
  • The distance from the store entrance is 55m.
  • The most accessible route to the fitting room has step-free level access, a very easy slope and narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access into the fitting room.
  • The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the opening is 70cm.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • The following is available in the fitting room: a mirror, a coat hook and a bench seat.

Checkouts (Floor G)

  • The checkout area is located to the rear of the store.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope to the checkout area.
  • The venue has self-serve touchscreens, standard checkouts and a designated accessible till point.
  • The designated accessible till point is located to the right end of the checkouts.
  • If you need to use a designated accessible till point, please go straight there and a colleague will come to assist you. You are not required to queue here.
  • The designated accessible till point has signage, a knee recess, a lowered counter and a portable payment machine.
  • The queue width for the main checkouts is under 120cm and the width at each turn is at least 150cm.
  • The height of the payment counter is 91cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
  • The counter has glazed screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The height of the self-serve touchscreen display ranges from 126cm to 149cm from the floor.
  • The payment machines for the self-serve checkouts are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The packing areas for the self-serve checkouts are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Assistance is available at the self-serve checkouts.

Toilet with Adaptations (Floor 0 - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the left of the store, off the fitting rooms.
    • The distance from the store entrance is 55m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, a very easy slope and narrow walkways.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 234cm (width) x 152cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 82cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 104cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 86cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 114cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a nappy/incontinence items bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 90cm.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.

Standard Toilet Facilities (Floor 0)

  • The female standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilets are located to the left of the store, off the fitting rooms.
  • The distance from the store entrance is 55m.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a very easy slope and narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilets.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
  • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
  • The wash basin has a push tap.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located to the left as you enter the store.
  • The distance from the entrance is 30m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and a very easy slope.
  • Floors -1, G, 1, 2 and 3 are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a low visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and Braille markings.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 130cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 209cm (width) x 174cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, a low visual contrast and a medium visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a list of floor services/facilities, a visual floor indicator, a hearing assistance alarm system and an audible announcer.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which vary in size.
  • The mezzanine level (Rose Street) is served by the lift to the rear right of the store.

Escalators

  • The escalators surveyed are located to the right of the store.
  • Floors -1, G, 1, 2 and 3 are accessed by escalators.
  • The escalator steps are unmarked.
  • The foot (bottom) and head (top) of the escalators are clearly marked.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the rear of the store.
  • Floors -1, G, M (Rose Street), 1, 2 and 3 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the step is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.

Shop Floor (Floor -1)

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • The majority of main aisle widths are over 180cm.
  • The majority of product aisle widths are under 120cm.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The visual contrast between the shelving and floor varies between low and high.
  • Some of the columns in the venue have a reflective finish.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is not consistent throughout.
  • Seating available on this floor includes: stools.

Fitting Room with Adaptations (Floor -1)

  • Access View
    • The fitting room surveyed is located on floor -1, to the left from the lift.
    • The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
    • The distance from the lift is 30m.
    • The most accessible route to the fitting room has step-free level access, a lift and narrow walkways.
    • There is step-free level access into the fitting room.
    • There is pictorial signage for the fitting room.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 87cm.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a locking handle.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the fitting room are 192cm (width) x 250cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There are grab rails and dropdown rails available.
    • The grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a seat/stool available.
    • The seat/chair is 47cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.

Standard Fitting Room (Floor -1)

  • The fitting room surveyed is located on floor -1, to the left from the lift.
  • The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
  • The distance from the lift is 28m.
  • The most accessible route to the fitting room has step-free level access, a lift and narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access into the fitting room.
  • The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the opening is 69cm.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • The following is available in the fitting room: a mirror, a coat hook and a bench seat.

Checkouts (Floor -1)

  • The checkout area is located at the rear of floor -1, to the left from the lift.
  • There is step-free level access to the checkout area.
  • The venue has a designated accessible till point, standard checkouts and self-serve touchscreens.
  • The designated accessible till point is located to the right end of the checkouts.
  • If you need to use a designated accessible till point, please go straight there and a colleague will come to assist you. You are not required to queue here.
  • The designated accessible till point has signage, a knee recess, a lowered counter and a portable payment machine.
  • The queue width for the main checkouts is between 120cm and 150cm and the width at each turn is under 150cm.
  • The height of the payment counter is 93cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section is 78cm.
  • The counter has glazed screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The height of the self-serve touchscreen display ranges from 126cm to 149cm from the floor.
  • The scanners for the self-serve checkouts are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The payment machines for the self-serve checkouts are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The packing areas for the self-serve checkouts are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Assistance is available at the self-serve checkouts.

Toilet with Adaptations (Floor -1 - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on floor -1, to the left from the lift at the fitting rooms.
    • The distance from the lift is 22m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, a lift and narrow walkways.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 180cm (width) x 218cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 109cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 103cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 96cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 104cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 139cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 89cm.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.

Standard Toilet Facilities (Floor -1)

  • The female standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilets are located to the left from the lift on floor -1, off the fitting rooms.
  • The distance from the lift is 25m.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilets.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
  • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
  • The wash basin has a push tap.

Entrance (Rose Street - Mezzanine Level)

  • This entrance is located at the rear side of the store.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 124cm.
  • The doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Shop Floor (Rose Street Mezzanine Livel)

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • The majority of main aisle widths are over 180cm.
  • The majority of product aisle widths are under 120cm.

Checkouts (Rose Street Mezzanine Level)

  • The checkout area is located to the rear right of the mezzanine level.
  • There is step-free level access to the checkout area.
  • The venue has a designated accessible till point and standard checkouts.
  • The designated accessible till point is located to the left end of the checkouts.
  • If you need to use a designated accessible till point, please go straight there and a colleague will come to assist you. You are not required to queue here.
  • The designated accessible till point has signage, a knee recess and a lowered counter.
  • The queue width for the main checkouts is under 120cm and there is no need to turn.
  • The height of the payment counter is 91cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section is 75cm.
  • The counter has glazed screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Lift (Rose Street - Mezzanine Level)

  • The lift surveyed is located ahead as you enter.
  • The distance from the Rose Street entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • Floors -1, G, M (Rose Street), 2 and 3 are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a low visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings, a low colour contrast and Braille markings.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 140cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 154cm (width) x 213cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a low visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator, a mirror to aid reversing, a hearing assistance alarm system and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
  • This lift is approximately 70m from the Princes Street entrance, to the rear right of the ground floor near the checkouts.

Shop Floor (Floor 1)

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • The majority of main aisle widths are over 180cm.
  • The majority of product aisle widths are under 120cm.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Some of the columns in the venue have a reflective finish.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is not consistent throughout.
  • Seating available on this floor includes: stools.
  • Floor 1 is not linked to the rear lift (Rose Street) or stairs, only the main lift or escalators.

Shop Floor (Floor 2)

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • The majority of main aisle widths are over 180cm.
  • The majority of product aisle widths are under 120cm.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The visual contrast between the shelving and floor varies between low and high.
  • Some of the columns in the venue have a reflective finish.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is not consistent throughout.

Checkouts (Floor 2)

  • The checkout area is located on floor 2, to the left from the lift.
  • There is step-free level access to the checkout area.
  • The venue has a designated accessible till point, standard checkouts and self-serve touchscreens.
  • The designated accessible till point is located to the left end of the checkouts.
  • If you need to use a designated accessible till point, please go straight there and a colleague will come to assist you. You are not required to queue here.
  • The designated accessible till point has signage, a knee recess, a lowered counter and a portable payment machine.
  • The queue width for the main checkouts is between 120cm and 150cm and the width at each turn is under 150cm.
  • The height of the payment counter is 93cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section is 77cm.
  • The counter has glazed screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The height of the self-serve touchscreen display ranges from 126cm to 148cm from the floor.
  • The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: a call for assistance button.
  • The scanners for the self-serve checkouts are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The payment machines for the self-serve checkouts are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The packing areas for the self-serve checkouts are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Assistance is available at the self-serve checkouts.

Shop Floor (Floor 3)

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • The majority of main aisle widths are over 180cm.
  • The majority of product aisle widths are under 120cm.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The visual contrast between the shelving and floor varies between low and high.
  • Some of the columns in the venue have a reflective finish.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is not consistent throughout.
  • Seating available on this floor includes: stools.

Checkouts (Floor 3)

  • The checkout area is located on floor 3, to the left from the lift.
  • There is step-free level access to the checkout area.
  • The venue has self-serve touchscreens, standard checkouts and a designated accessible till point.
  • The designated accessible till point is located to the right end of the checkouts.
  • If you need to use a designated accessible till point, please go straight there and a colleague will come to assist you. You are not required to queue here.
  • The designated accessible till point has signage, a knee recess, a lowered counter and a portable payment machine.
  • The queue width for the main checkouts is between 120cm and 150cm and there is no need to turn.
  • The height of the payment counter is 90cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
  • The counter has glazed screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The height of the self-serve touchscreen display ranges from 125cm to 148cm from the floor.
  • The scanners for the self-serve checkouts are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The payment machines for the self-serve checkouts are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The packing areas for the self-serve checkouts are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Assistance is available at the self-serve checkouts.

Eating and Drinking (Hello Kitty Café - Floor 3)

  • Location and Service View
    • The café is located on floor 3, to the right from the lift.
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered and staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
    • Full table service is not available.
    • Menus are handheld and displayed on the counter.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The payment counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located to the left as you enter the café.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 98cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The height of the lowered section is 77cm.
    • The counter has glazed screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • 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 this area includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables and high tables.
    • Some chairs are fixed.
    • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There may be background noise in this area.