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Tunbridge Wells Common

PO Box 729, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN9 9WF

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located in the toilet block close to Wellington Rocks.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located in the toilet block close to Wellington Rocks.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in Fir Tree Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of loose chippings.
    • The height of the restriction barrier is 201cm.
    • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • There is a maximum stay of 4 hours.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Access Point (Car Park)

  • This access point is located at the entrance to the car park on Fir Tree Road.
  • The access point is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access.
  • There is open access.
  • The width of the opening is 300cm.

Outdoor Spaces

  • The following is available in this area: a grassed play area, woodland, parkland, a sports pitch and a toilet block.
  • Outdoor areas consist of loose stones, compact earth, concrete or tarmac and uncompacted earth.
  • There are footpaths throughout.
  • The majority of the paths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: some pathways throughout the common.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the pathways from the car park to Fire Tree Pond and pathways from the common onto Vale Road.
  • There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • The paths have uneven surfaces and bollards.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located in the toilet block close to Wellington Rocks.
    • The distance from the car park access point is 100m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has a steep ramp or slope and uneven surfaces.
    • There is step-free access via ramp into the facility.
    • The ramp has a steep gradient with resting areas.
    • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the right going up.
    • There is pictorial, written text and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
    • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
    • Internally the door has a high 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 185cm (width) x 185cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 110cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever 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 43cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high 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 push tap.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 107cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 93cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.