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115 New Cavendish Street

University of Westminster, New Cavendish Street, London, W1W 6XH

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Overview

  • About View
    • 115 New Cavendish Street is a very large building with 10 floors.
    • There are 5 main lifts and 6 main staircases within the building.
    • The floors are signed as basement, lower ground, ground, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.
      Lift A consists of three lifts that go to all floors between the lower ground floor and the seventh floor.
      Lift B goes to all floors between the lower ground floor and the seventh floor
      Lift C goes to all floors.
    • There is step-free access throughout the building via lift.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
    • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
    • There is on-street Blue Badge Bay parking.
    • The nearest step-free train station is Euston Station.
    • The nearest underground station is Goodge Street.
    • The nearest underground station is Great Portland Street.

Getting Inside

  • There is a level approach to building via New Cavendish Street.
  • There is one main entrance into the building off New Cavendish Street. This entrance has an automatic door and is accessed via a slight ramp which bypasses steps.
    There is an additional step-free entrance from the car park that leads into the Copland Building. This entrance requires an authorised key card to access. There is one single manual door at the entrance followed by a permanently held open single door.
    To access 115 New Cavendish Street you will need to take the lift in the Copland Building on the lower ground, ground or first floor and cross into 115 New Cavendish Street.
    Entrances from the Copland Building consist of sets of double manual doors.
  • The main entrance is signed as 115 New Cavendish Street, University of Westminster.
  • The main entrance leads directly into the ground floor entrance foyer.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors.
  • There is a steep slope on the lower ground floor to access rooms CLG.049 - CLG.052. These rooms include the quiet space on the lower ground floor.
  • The circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
    There is a section of flooring along the circulation routes on the lower ground floor which is patterned.
  • There is a mixture of seating located throughout the circulation routes on most floors.
  • There is overhead and wayfinding signage throughout the building.
    Signage includes pictorial signage and maps.
  • There are manual doors to access some of the corridors inside the building.
  • Hearing loops are located in some teaching rooms and spaces.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 8 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on the lower ground, ground, first, second, third, fifth, sixth and seventh floors.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • There are additional toilets with adaptations in the library on the third and fourth floors.
      The toilet with adaptations on the lower ground floor is shared with the Hive.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located on the lower ground and ground floors.
    • The female step-free toilet facilities are located on the lower ground, ground, first, second, third, fourth, fifth and seventh floors.
    • The male step-free toilet facilities are located on the lower ground, ground, first, fourth and sixth floors.
    • The shared step-free toilet facilities are located on the lower ground, ground, first, fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh floors.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • The changing facilities which have adaptations are located on the fourth floor.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located on the fourth floor.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located on the basement floor.
    • The car park is underground.
    • The car park surface consists of concrete.
    • The height of the restriction barrier is 220cm.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays have faded markings.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 250cm (width) x 460cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 90cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 25m from Copland car park entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
    • There is no dropped kerb from the designated Blue Badge parking.
    • There is a third Blue Badge bay that was not in use at the time of survey (May 2025).
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders and permit holders only.
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • Payment machines are located throughout the car park and close to the Blue Badge parking bays.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building off New Cavendish Street.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not 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 handrails on both sides.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 12 steps 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 steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 15cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 100cm.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is an alternative revolving door with a width of 200cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception (Main Reception)

  • The reception is located to your right on entrance.
  • The distance from main entrance is 10m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 127cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 87cm.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • 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: benches.
  • The chairs are fixed.
  • There are security barriers with a wider opening which are operated by staff.
  • Smaller barriers are opened with a key card and have a width of 44cm.

Counter (Security)

  • The counter is located just beyond the entrance barriers.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 15m.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 127cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section is 80cm.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to your right on entrance.
  • The basement, lower ground, ground, first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails 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 between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Lift (Lift A)

  • The lift surveyed is located to your right on entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 35m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The lower ground, ground, first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh floors are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 975kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a low visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 100cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 145cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which vary in size.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Shared - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located towards the right of the building on the ground floor.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 50m.
    • 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 94cm.
    • 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 245cm (depth) and there is 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 80cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the left transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the 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 105cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 70cm 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 low 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 102cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer which requires hands to be inserted into the top.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 82cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 130cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Changing Area (Fourth Floor)

  • Changing Area View
    • The shared changing area was surveyed.
    • The changing area is located within the Centre for Nutraceuticals on the fourth floor.
    • The distance from lift B is 20m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing area has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing area.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • Facilities in this area include: showers and lockers.
    • There are lockers at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Shower Facilities View
    • There is stepped access to the shower facilities.
    • There is an adjustable shower head.
    • The shower controls are twist/turn.
    • There is no shower seat.