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Dante Road

London South Bank University, 2 Dante Place , London, SE11 4RX

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Accommodation Overview

  • About View
    • Dante Road accommodation is located off Dante Road.
    • There are nine accommodation blocks named HR 2, HR 4, DP 2, DP 4, DR 6, DR 8, DR 10, DR 12 and DR14.
      There is also a separate entrance for the reception block off Dante Place.
    • The blocks are small and have four floors each.
      There are not lifts to other floors within the blocks so there is step-free access to the ground floors only.
    • There are 422 rooms in Dante.
    • There are no rooms with adaptations.
    • Standard accommodation has shared bathrooms with baths and shared bathrooms with stepped shower cubicles.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
    • The venue has its own car park.
    • The nearest train station is Elephant and Castle.
    • The nearest underground station is Elephant and Castle.

Getting Inside

  • There is a level approach to the various blocks off Dante Road, Dante Place and Holyoak Road.
  • There are slight slopes leading to the entrances to the blocks.
  • There are ramped entrances to the blocks of the halls of residence; the majority of the blocks have a very small step at the base of the entrance door.
  • The entrances to the blocks are signed as HR 2, HR 4, DP 2, DP 4, DR 6, DR 8, DR 10, DR 12 and DR14.
    There are also signed entrances into both the Holyoak Road Laundrette and the reception entrance located off Dante Place.
  • The entrances lead into the ground floor of each respective block.

Getting Around

  • There is step free level access within the blocks on the ground floor.
  • The circulation routes within the building are mostly carpeted, however some have a hard and smooth shiny finish.
  • There are no resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas.
  • There is limited signage within the blocks.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located in the common room in DR 10.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a left hand transfer space.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Dante Place, Holyoak Road and Dante Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of block paving.
    • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff, students and visitors only.
    • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Reception)

  • This entrance is located off Dante Place.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 110cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 124cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is stepped access as you enter.
  • There is 1 step with no handrails.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 4cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.

Reception

  • The reception is located to your right after entering via the reception entrance.
  • The distance from the reception entrance is 5m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 80cm.
  • The reception has glazed screens.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: armchairs and sofas.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.

Entrance (DR 8)

  • This entrance is located off Dante Road.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 2 steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are not 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 steps are unmarked.
  • The steps have tactile markings at the top.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 125cm.
  • The intercom was out of service at the time of survey.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 75cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is stepped access as you enter.
  • There is 1 step with no handrails.
  • The step is unmarked.
  • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 4cm.

Kitchen/Dining

  • The kitchen/dining area is located with DR 08 Flat B.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen/dining area.
  • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 74cm.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The work surface is 92cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is available.
  • The lowered work surface is 82cm from the floor.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The hob is 92cm from the floor.
  • A lowered hob is available with a clear knee recess.
  • The lowered hob is 82cm from the floor.
  • The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The sink is 92cm from the floor.
  • A lowered sink is available with a clear knee recess.
  • The lowered sink is 82cm from the floor.
  • The sink has a twist/turn tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a microwave and a kettle.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located towards the rear of the building.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • The ground, first and second floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 14 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have a handrail on the left going up.
  • The handrail is not easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail extends horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 19cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Entrance (DR 10 Common Room/ Laundry)

  • This entrance is located off Dante Road.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the left going up.
  • The ramp bypasses the step.
  • There is 1 step with 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 step is clearly marked.
  • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 19cm.
  • There is a bell at a height of 120cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.

Room (Common Room)

  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests, sofas and stools.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables and coffee tables.
  • Some seating and desks are fixed.
  • Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Common Room - Left Hand Transfer - Shared)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located within the common room in DR 10.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • 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 86cm.
    • The door has a 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 150cm (width) x 200cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 82cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 93cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 111cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 128cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 170cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Access To (Laundrette DR 10)

  • The laundrette is located within DR 10 on the ground floor.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is no signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the common room.
  • There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 79cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • The controls for the washing machines and the dryers are at a height of 115cm.