Access Guide
Petrol Station Summary
- The petrol station is located within a shopping area.
- The details within this access guide relate to the petrol station and not the shopping area.
- For detailed information on the store itself please click here (new tab)
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Services Available
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- The following services are available at this petrol station; Air & Water unit, Tesco Drive Thru Car Wash, Costa Coffee Express, Pay at Pump, Self Service Jet Wash and Car Vac unit.
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Facilities Available
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- The following facilities are available at this petrol station; an accessible toilet.
Getting Here
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Parking
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- The store has shared/public parking facilities.
- Additional parking is available at the petrol station.
- There are standard parking bays at the petrol station.
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the store entrance.
- The nearest bus stop is 10m away in front of the store with direct links to Northallerton, Catterick and the surrounding areas.
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By Train
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- The nearest train station is Northallerton.
- Northallerton Station is approximately 15 miles away with direct links to Darlington, York and the surrounding areas.
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- For more information on Northallerton Station please click here (opens new tab).
Parking
- The store does have its own parking facilities.
- The car park is located off Richmondshire Walk, to the rear right of the petrol station forecourt.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is concrete.
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Parking
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- Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
- All parking spaces are provided on a first come first served basis.
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Blue Badge Parking
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- There is not a/are not Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
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Paying
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- Parking is free (unlimited time).
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Access from the Car Park
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- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
- The entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
- Pedestrian walkways are not available in the car park.
- The surface on the approach to the entrance(s) is concrete.
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Drop-off Point(s)
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- There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).
Petrol Station Forecourt
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Forecourt and Pumps
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- Colleagues are able to provide assistance at the pumps.
- To get help, sound your horn (or turn on your hazard warning lights) and make sure your Blue Badge is clearly visible through the front windscreen.
- The pumps are clearly signed.
- It is possible to pay at the pump.
- The height range of the pump controls/screen is 133cm to 170cm.
- The height of the fuel pump nozzle slot is 130cm.
- There are not lowered pay at pump screens available.
- The paper towel dispenser(s) is/are at a height of 110cm.
- The disposable glove dispenser(s) is/are at a height of 111cm.
- The tyre pressure machine control heights vary between 110cm and 118cm.
- The height of the tyre pressure pump slot is 85cm.
- The height of the water pump slot is 110cm.
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Out of Hours Payment Counter
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- There is step-free access to the counter.
- The counter is not clearly signed.
- There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the counter.
- The counter is not placed in front of a plain background.
- The height of the counter is 114cm.
- There is not a lowered section of the counter.
- There is not a bell to attract attention.
- There is a hearing assistance system at the counter.
- The type of system is a portable loop.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- Colleagues are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
- The hearing assistance system was tested on 10/11/2021.
- The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
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Comments
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- There is a dropped kerb to access the out of hours payment counter. The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
Entrance
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front right of the petrol station building.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'TESCO'.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance area which may look like a hole to some people.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 94cm.
- There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
Shop
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Access and Circulation
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- There is step-free access throughout.
- The majority of aisle widths are 150cm+.
- There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are good.
- A seat can be made available if required.
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Checkout Area
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- The checkout(s) is/are located at the far left as you enter.
- There is step-free access to the checkout(s).
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the checkout(s).
- The checkout(s) is/are not clearly signed.
- The lighting levels at the checkout(s) are good.
- There is a/are staffed checkout(s).
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Staffed Checkout(s)
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- There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the staffed checkout(s).
- The staffed checkout(s) is not/are not placed in front of a plain background.
- The height of the staffed checkout(s) is/are 104cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the staffed checkout(s).
- The chip & pin card machines are accessible from the staffed checkout(s).
- There is a hearing assistance system at the staffed checkout(s).
- The following staffed checkout(s) have a hearing assistance system; 81.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- Colleagues are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
- The hearing assistance system was tested on 10/11/2021.
- The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
Accessible Toilet(s) (Right Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located to the right of the counter.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is poor.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 140cm x 195cm (4ft 7in x 6ft 5in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 75cm (2ft 6in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
- The shelf is at a height of 48cm.
- The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- 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).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 89cm (2ft 11in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 116cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 155cm (5ft 1in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.
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Comments
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- Paper towels are stored on the window ledge at a height of 162cm.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
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Comments
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- The accessible toilet is also used as the standard toilet.