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Cherry Tree Shopping Centre

Cherry Square, Wallasey, Wirral, CH44 5XU

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Overview

Parking (Main Entrance)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of the main entrance off St Alban's Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 9 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 450cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 18m from the main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
    • The Market Car Park also has Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Free parking for Blue Badge holders is restricted to 3 hours.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • Payment machines are located close to the Blue Badge parking bays.
    • There is a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • There is a level manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user in front of the payment machine (185cm x 210cm).
    • Blue Badge holders must register with the parking attendant for free parking
    • There is an intercom at all entrances which is 144 cm high to call the attendant who will come and validate parking
    • Alternatively register at the centre manager's office on the first floor.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located to the right from the main entrance.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the right from the main entrance.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located to the right from the main entrance, and in the toilet with adaptions.

Entrance (Main)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the shopping centre.
  • The approach to the entrance has bollards.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 94cm.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the shops at the rear of the main atrium are accessed via a ramp with a slight slope.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the shops at the rear of the atrium can also be accessed via steps
  • The Centre Management office is accessed via stairs.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high.
  • There is background noise.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: benches.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the right from the main entrance.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 8m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a medium visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
    • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 165cm (width) x 245cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 103cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 116cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 98cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 111cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 89cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Parent and Baby Room

  • The room surveyed is located to the right from the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 78cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 94cm.
  • There is a toilet, a wash basin and a hand dryer in the room.
  • The wash basin has a push tap.
  • The room has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located ahead from the main entrance.
  • The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps have low visual contrast markings and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Room (Management Office/Reception)

  • The room is located on the first floor to the right from the stairs.
  • The distance from the stairs is 1m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has steps.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 76cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
  • The desks are fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.