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HSL - St Lawrence Court Common Room

University of York, Campus West, Zone 7, York, YO10 5ES

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Introduction

Useful Information

Getting Here (Zone 7)

  • By Road View
    • Take the A64 to York
      Then take the A19 exit towards York (Centre)/Selby
      At the roundabout, take the first exit onto A19
      Turn right onto Heslington Lane
      At the roundabout, take the second exit and stay on Heslington Lane
      Turn right onto Holmefield Lane
      Holmefield Lane turns left and becomes Garrowby Way
      The destination is on the left.
    • There is Blue Badge and standard parking available in Car Park 7.1 (Halifax St Lawrence Court) for University Parking Permit Holders.
      There is also parking available in 60 minute standard parking bays in the Car Park 7.1 (Halifax St Lawrence Court).
  • By Bus View
    • There is a University Bus that stops in front of the Halifax College Reception Building.
      The UB1 Campus shuttle operates between here and the other campuses.
      The bus is operated by First Group.
  • By Train View
    • York Train station is located approximately 3.5km from the building.
      The station has step free access.
      Taxis are available to take you to the venue.
  • Useful Links View

Building Parking

  • The building does have its own dedicated parking.
  • Building Car Park View
    • The car park can be used by permit holders.
    • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
    • The car park is located to the rear of the building and in front of the St Lawrence Court houses.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
    • There is/are 1 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 355cm x 480cm (11ft 8in x 15ft 9in).
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
    • The nearest designated bay is 37m (40yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
    • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Site/Campus Car Parks View
    • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
    • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
    • The name of the car park is 7.1 Halifax St Laurence Court.
    • The car park is located on Garrowby Way.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • On Street Parking View
    • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are not available.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.

Site/Campus Car Park (7.1 (Halifax St Lawrence Court))

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located Garrowby Way.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Halifax College Reception.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) markings are faded.
    • There is/are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 365cm x 500cm (11ft 12in x 16ft 5in).
    • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park can be used by staff permit holders and student permit holders.
    • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
    • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
    • Signs are clearly presented.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • Car Park Access View
    • There is level access to the car park from the entrance.
    • This car park is clearly signposted from the road.
    • The nearest designated bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the Halifax College Reception main entrance.
  • Comments View
    • There are a number of 1 hour standard parking spaces in the car park for non permit holders (as shown in photograph 4).
    • Parking Permits are available from Dalham Farm located on Newton Way, just off Heslington Lane, approximately 500m from the Campus.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the common room, opposite House I.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the card reader/lock is 112cm (3ft 8in).
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is / are single.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
    • The ramp is permanent.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
    • The ramp does not have handrails.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step free access throughout the building.
    • There are no doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
    • There is no directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
    • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
    • This building does play background music.
    • Music is played in the common room during some events.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.

St Lawrence Court Common Room

  • There is a single manual door to enter the common room.
  • The door is 79cm wide, opens inwards and may be difficult to open.
  • The floor is level and the surface is carpet.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a kitchenette area in the common room.
  • The height of the worktops is 91cm.
  • The height of the sink is 92cm, and the taps are twist/turn mixer.
  • There is a water heater which as a tap at a height of 124cm.
  • There are sofas, armchairs, and beanbags in the common room.
  • There are tables with a height of 74cm and chairs without armrests.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre, but room can be created by moving the furniture.
  • There is a vending machine with controls between 100cm to 140cm.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located ahead as you enter the building.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the main 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 visual contrast between the external door and wall is medium.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The door is locked by a lever twist.
    • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 83cm (2ft 9in).
    • The contrast between the internal door and wall is medium.
    • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
    • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
  • Toilet Features View
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 189cm x 182cm (6ft 2in x 5ft 12in).
    • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 113cm from floor level.
    • The lighting levels are good.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
    • The lateral transfer space is 124cm (4ft 1in).
    • 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 high.
    • 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 visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
    • There is an emergency alarm.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
    • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
    • There is a/are sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
    • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • Additional Fixtures View
    • There is a mirror.
    • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • The toilet has a cistern.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 51cm (1ft 8in).
    • The toilet seat visual contrast is high.
    • 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 98cm (3ft 3in).
    • The visual contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
    • 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 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The visual contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
    • 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 108cm.
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the towel dispenser is 100cm.
    • The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is medium.
    • There is not a hand dryer.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.
  • Comments View
    • The accessible toilet is also used as the shared standard toilet.