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West 12 Shopping Centre - Car Park

Sheperds Bush Green, Shepherds Bush, London, W12 8PP

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Getting Help and Assistance

  • There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language. Please phone the venue in advance for more information
  • British Sign Language interpreters cannot be provided on request.
  • There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
  • There are not mobility aids available.

Multi-Storey Car Park

  • The shopping centre does have its own parking facilities.
  • The car park is located off Charecroft Way.
  • The car park type is multi-storey.
  • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
  • The maximum height of the restriction barrier is 1.98cm (1in).
  • The car park does have a barrier control system.
  • There is a touchscreen at the barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • On the east side of the car park, opposite the lifts leading to Lidl.
  • There is a total of 169 parking bays in the car park of which 9 are designated for the use of Blue Badge holders.
  • There are parking charges for the car park.
  • Parking charges can be refunded at the venue.
  • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
  • To see the parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
  • Payment machines are located just before the car park pedestrian exit leading into the shopping centre.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
  • There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).

Multi-Storey Designated Parking Level

  • There is/are 9 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) on this level.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 370cm x 500cm (12ft 2in x 16ft 5in).
  • There is not a 120cm marked zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
  • Parent and Child Parking View
    • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available on this level.
  • Paying View
    • Payment signs are provided.
    • Payment signs are clearly presented.
    • Payment signs are located at the entrance to the car park and at the payment machines in the car park.
    • Payment term signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
    • Payment machines are located throughout this level.
    • 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).
  • Access from the Car Park View
    • The pedestrian exit on this level gives access to first floor of West 12.
    • The route to the pedestrian exit is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
    • It may be necessary to cross the path of moving vehicles between the Blue Badge parking bays and the pedestrian exit on this level.
    • The pedestrian exit is clearly visible from the car park.
    • There are not marked walkways on this level to make routes safer for pedestrians.
    • There is not wayfinding signage to show the route to the pedestrian exit.
    • The surface on the approach to the pedestrian exit is tarmac.
    • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 8m from the Lidl - Car Park Lift.
    • Digital wayfinders are not available.

Lift (Lidl - Car Park)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located on the ground floor, to the left inside Lidl.
  • Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
  • There is 1 other lift in this location.
  • The lift surveyed was Lift B.
  • The other lift has very similar/identical specifications.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are ground floor and first floor (Car Park).
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
  • There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
  • Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
  • The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
  • The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is good.
  • The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is good.
  • The clear door width is 140cm (4ft 7in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 195cm x 245cm (6ft 5in x 8ft).
  • There are no separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
  • The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift does have an audible announcer.
  • The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • There is a hearing loop system.
  • The lift does not have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The lighting levels in the lift are good.
  • Comments View
    • The first floor of the shopping centre can be accessed through the car park.

Car Park Pedestrian Exit (Car Park Level 1)

  • This information is for the pedestrian exit located to the side of the car park.
  • The pedestrian exit is clearly signed.
  • The pedestrian exit is clearly signed with 'W12 Shopping'.
  • There is step-free access at this exit.
  • The exit door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 180cm.

Car Park Pedestrian Exit to West 12 Shopping Centre First Floor

  • After going through the car park pedestrian exit doors, you will be in a corridor with shiny, vinyl flooring.
  • The lighting in this corridor is bright and the colour contrast between the floor and walls is good throughout.
  • Head forward after exiting the car park and follow the corridor round to the left and then right, going past the pillar shown in photograph 2.
  • Continue forward and turn right, following the sign that says 'to shopping centre'.
  • Head through the two sets of double doors that are permanently held open and follow the corridor all the way to the end.
  • Head through the final set of double doors that open towards you (pull) and you will find yourself on the first floor of the shopping centre.

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