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LTA/C - John West Taylor Court Block C Houses 1-4 (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.

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.
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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 120m (131yd 8in) from the main 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 from the Langwith College Nucleus and from John West Taylor Court Block A (shown in photographs 1 and 2).
  • There is a slight slope from the access road to the right of the houses and leading in from Constantine College (shown in photograph 3).
  • The surface of the pathway is concrete.
  • There are bollards on the pathway leading in from Constantine College (shown in photograph 4).
  • The width between the bollards is over 150cm.
  • There is tactile paving at the kerb.

Cycle Shed

  • There is a cycle store opposite House 4.
  • There is a slight slope in front of the gate into the cycle shed.
  • The gate opens towards you (pull).
  • The gate is single and heavy.
  • The clear opening width is 112cm.
  • Access to the cycle shed is by keycard.
  • The height of the keycard reader is 118cm.

Outside Access (House 1)

  • 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 119cm (3ft 11in).
    • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the card reader/lock is 128cm (4ft 2in).
    • 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).
  • Comments View
    • This entrance is shown in photographs 1 - 3.
    • There is a cycle rack to the right of the entrance to House 1 (shown in photograph 4).
    • There are similar entrances to Houses 2, 3 and 4.
    • The entrance to House 2 is shown in photographs 5 - 7.
    • There is a cycle rack to the right of the entrance to House 2 (shown in photograph 8).
    • There are letterboxes on the wall between Houses 2 and 3 (shown in photograph 9).
    • The height to the top slots is 131cm.
    • The height to the top keyholes is 126cm.
    • The height to the bottom slots is 109cm.
    • The height to the bottom keyholes is 104cm.
    • The entrance to House 3 is shown in photographs 10 - 12.
    • The entrance to House 4 is shown in photographs 13 - 15.