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LTA/A - John West Taylor Court Block A Houses 1-5 (Langwith College)

University of York, Campus East, Zone 9, York, YO10 5GN

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Introduction

  • Comments View
    • Photograph 1 shows House 1.
    • Photograph 2 shows House 2.
    • Photograph 3 shows House 3.
    • Photograph 4 shows House 4.
    • Photograph 5 shows House 5.

Useful Information

Getting Here (Zone 9)

  • By Road View
    • To reach the University approach from the junction of the A64 and A1079 on the east of the city, from where the University is signposted.
    • The main car parks in Zone 9 are Car Park 9.1 (Field Lane) and Car Park 9.2 (Kimberlow) which has free parking for permit holders and pay and display parking for other visitors.
      Additional Blue Badge bays are located along Deramore Lane, between Goodricke College and Langwith College, to the west of Constantine College and in front of The Ron Cooke Hub.
      Parking is limited and visitor parking is on a pay and display basis (see the campus map for locations). You can pay using coins or with a mobile phone using Paysmarti.
      For up to date information about charges, please click here
      There are accessible parking spaces in all University car parks.
  • By Bus View
    • There are buses from the city centre and railway station approximately every 5 minutes during the day and it takes around 20 minutes to reach the campus.
      The UoY66 service runs from York railway station to Campus West and Campus East, via the city centre. The 66 bus leaves the station from stop RJ, the opposite side of the road from the station. This service runs every 7-8 minutes Monday to Saturday and every 10 minutes on a Sunday.
      The UoY66a service runs from Merchantgate in the city centre via Lawrence Street, Heslinton Hall (Campus West), Campus East and ending at York Sports Village. This service runs up to every 15 minutes on a Monday to Saturday and every 20 minutes on a Sunday.
      The UoY66x service is a morning direct bus which runs three trips at 7.30am, 8am and 8.20am from Monday to Friday (term time only) from York Train Station Direct to the University of York and York Sports Village.
      The ub.1 is a dedicated free shuttle bus service for travel around the main University campus during term-time. The UoY66 also provides free travel around Campus East and West.
      You can reach York by coach from many destinations around the country. National Express coaches stop at the railway station.
  • By Train View
    • There is a frequent, fast train service to York on the main East Coast Line from London King’s Cross to Edinburgh. There is also a direct service between York, Leeds and Manchester Airport.
      The University is a short bus or taxi ride direct from the railway station.
  • 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 and Blue Badge holders.
    • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
    • The car park is located to the rear of Sydney Smith Court on Deramore Lane.
    • 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 364cm x 692cm (11ft 11in x 22ft 8in).
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
    • The nearest designated bay is 124m (135yd 1ft) from the House 1 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 car park surface is concrete.
  • Site/Campus Car Parks View
    • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
    • The name of the car park is Car Park 9.1 (Field Lane).
    • The car park is located next to Langwith College.
  • 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.
  • Comments View
    • There are 9 reserved parking spaces which can be used as 45 minute short stay/drop off points when note reserved. There is clear signage to show if these spaces are reserved or available as short stay spaces.

Site/Campus Car Park (9.1 (Field Lane))

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Kimberlow Lane.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Langwith College Buildings.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park can be used by staff, students and anybody.
    • Parking charges apply for all except Blue Badge holders.
    • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
    • Signs are clearly presented.
    • There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
    • There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
    • Payment can be made by phone.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • Car Park Access View
    • There is ramped access to the car park from the Langwith College.
    • This car park is clearly signposted from the East Campus.

Approach

  • There is level access to James Taylor Court from the main path leading through Langwith College and leading into the court from the Langwith College Nucleus (shown in photograph 1).
  • There is a slight slope leading into James Taylor Court from Gordon and Francesca Horsfield Court (shown in photograph 2).
  • The surface of the path is concrete.
  • There is a slight slope leading between James Taylor Court Block A and Block B (shown in photograph 3).
  • There is a grassed area in the centre of James Taylor Court.
  • There are bench seats along the path between James Taylor Court Block A and Block B.
  • There is a picnic table between James Taylor Court Block A and Block B.
  • The height of the picnic table is 68cm.

Outside Access (House 1)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front left of the houses.
    • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is an intercom.
    • The height of the intercom is 118cm (3ft 10in).
    • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the card reader/lock is 122cm (4ft).
    • There is 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) is / are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 97cm (3ft 2in).
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
    • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
    • The ramp is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
    • The ramp does not have handrails.
    • The width of the ramp is 111cm (3ft 8in).
  • Step(s) View
    • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
    • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
    • There is / are 1 step(s) to access the entrance.
    • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
    • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
    • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
    • The steps do not have handrails.
  • Comments View
    • Photographs 1 - 6 show the entrance to House 1.
    • There is a similar entrance to House 5 (shown in photographs 7 - 12).

Outside Access (House 2)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front left of the houses.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is an intercom.
    • The height of the intercom is 118cm (3ft 10in).
    • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the card reader/lock is 122cm (4ft).
    • There is 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) is / are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 97cm (3ft 2in).
  • Step(s) View
    • The steps do not have handrails.
  • Comments View
    • There is a cycle rack to the front right of this entrance.
    • This entrance is shown in photographs 1 - 6.
    • There is a similar entrance to House 3 (shown in photographs 7 - 10).

Outside Access (House 4)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front right of the houses.
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is an intercom.
    • The height of the intercom is 111cm (3ft 8in).
    • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the card reader/lock is 119cm (3ft 11in).
    • There is 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) is / are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 97cm (3ft 2in).
  • Step(s) View
    • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
    • The step(s) is / are located to the left as you face the entrance.
    • There is / are 2 step(s) to access the entrance.
    • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
    • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
    • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The handrails are on the right going up the step(s).
  • Comments View
    • The steps can be overcome by using the ramp leading to House 5 (shown in photographs 6 and 7).
    • The letterboxes for all 5 houses are located on the front right wall of House 4.
    • The height to the slots is 111cm.
    • The height to the keyholes is 105cm.