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HYO/F, HYO/G & HYO/H - Younger Court Houses F-H (Halifax College)

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

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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 Younger Court Houses A - E.
    • 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 2 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 507cm x 478cm (16ft 8in x 15ft 8in).
    • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
    • The nearest designated bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the House F entrance.
    • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
    • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
    • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • On Street Parking View
    • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are not available.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is a designated drop off point.
    • There is not a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
    • The drop off point is located opposite the rear of Younger Court Houses A - E.

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.

Approach

  • There is level access to the houses from St Lawrence Court (photographs 1 and 2) and Ingram Court (photographs 3 and 4).
  • There is tactile paving on the path leading in from Ingram Court.
  • There is a steep slope on the approach from the car park to the Younger Court tunnel, which leads into the centre of Younger Court (photographs 5 - 8).
  • There are bollards on the approach with a minimum width of 117cm.
  • This slope can be overcome exiting the car park at the north end, between Younger Court and St Lawrence Court.
  • There is a grassed area in front of the houses (shown in photograph 9).
  • There is no seating on the grassed area.
  • There is a covered cycle park in front of the entrance to House H (shown in photograph 10).

Outside Access (House F Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the left hand side of the building as you face it, opposite House E.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is a bell/buzzer.
    • The height of the bell/buzzer is 130cm (4ft 3in).
    • There is not an intercom.
    • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the card reader/lock is 96cm (3ft 2in).
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is / are single.
    • The door(s) is / are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • 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.
    • The width of the ramp is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • Comments View
    • There is a letterbox on the wall to the right of the entrance.
    • The height of the letterbox is 104cm.
    • There is a steep ramp to access the letterbox.
    • The ramp is 90cm wide.

Outside Access (House G Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • There is a bell/buzzer.
    • The height of the bell/buzzer is 136cm (4ft 6in).
    • There is not an intercom.
    • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the card reader/lock is 97cm (3ft 2in).
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is / are single.
    • The door(s) is / are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • Comments View
    • There is a letterbox on the wall to the right of the entrance.
    • The height of the letterbox is 101cm.
    • There is a steep ramp to access the letterbox.
    • The width of the ramp is 83cm.

Outside Access (House H Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the right hand side of the building as you face it.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • There is a bell/buzzer.
    • The height of the bell/buzzer is 136cm (4ft 6in).
    • There is not an intercom.
    • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the card reader/lock is 96cm (3ft 2in).
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is / are single.
    • The door(s) is / are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • Comments View
    • There is tactile paving at the entrance to this house.
    • There is a letterbox on the wall to the left of this entrance.
    • The height of the letterbox is 89cm.
    • The letterbox may be obstructed by bicycles parked at the cycle rack.