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Danbury Country Park

Woodhill Road, Danbury, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 4AW

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located in each toilet block, along the path to the left of the lakes car park and along the path to the right of the woods car park.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located within the male and female standard toilets.
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located in each toilet block, along the path to the left of the lakes car park and along the path to the right of the woods car park.

Parking (Lakes Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Woodhill Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of loose chippings, compacted earth and unsurfaced areas.
    • There is 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay available.
    • The Blue Badge bay is signposted but has no markings.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope, uneven surfaces and bollards.
    • There is no dropped kerb from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • Payment machines are located in the centre of the car park.
    • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Access Point (Lakes Car Park)

  • This access point is located at the rear of car park.
  • The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces and bollards.
  • The access point is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access via slope.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There is an open gap.
  • The width of the opening is 159cm.
  • The minimum width between the bollards is 120cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Outdoor Spaces

  • The following is available in this area: parkland, woodland, gardens, open countryside and a toilet block.
  • Outdoor areas consist of grass, compact earth, uncompacted earth, loose stones and paving slabs.
  • There are footpaths throughout.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the country park (slight and steep slopes).
  • The following areas have stepped access: the standard male and female toilets.
  • There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • The paths have uneven surfaces.

Toilet with Adaptations (Lakes Car Park - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located along the path to the left of the car park.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has slight ramps or slopes.
    • There is step-free access via ramp into the facility.
    • The ramp has a slight gradient.
    • The ramp is over 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 82cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high 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 152cm (width) x 270cm (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 91cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula 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 high 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 190cm 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 rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 102cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 108cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 126cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin, a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 161cm and 180cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.