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Bore Place - Large Barn

Bore Place Road, Chiddington, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 7AR

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Summary

  • The most accessible entrance has a steep ramp/slope and steps.
  • There are 2 floors once inside.
  • There is stepped access once inside.
  • There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • The following are also available: seating.
  • Toilet and changing facilities available include: standard showers, a Changing Places facility and standard toilets.
  • There are no accessible bedrooms available.

Public Transport

  • The nearest train station is Edenbridge Town.

Parking (Main Car Park)

  • This site has a car park.
  • This is an open air car park with a concrete surface.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders only.
  • There are 2 Blue Badge parking bays.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 100m from the reception.
  • Obstacles from the car park include: grass and uneven surfaces.

Parking (Blue Badge Parking)

  • This site has a car park.
  • This is an open air car park with a compacted earth and concrete surface.
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • There are 2 Blue Badge parking bays.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 230cm x 460cm.
  • There is no hatched zone.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 100m from the Reception.
  • Obstacles from the car park include: grass and uneven surfaces.

Steps (on approach)

  • There are 5 steps.
  • The steps are not clearly marked and there are no handrails.

Entrance (Front Entrance)

  • The entrance surveyed is located at the front of the building.
  • There is not step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is one step.
  • The steps are not clearly marked and there are no handrails.
  • There is a single manual door which open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 77cm.
  • There is not a second set of doors.
  • There is an additional step at the door threshold that is 4cm high.

Entrance (Rear Entrance)

  • The entrance surveyed is located at the rear of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient and a width between 75cm and 150cm .
  • The ramp has a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is one step.
  • There is a single manual door which open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 77cm.
  • The step is located at the door threshold and is 4cm high.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of the building.
  • All flooring in the area is smooth and even.
  • There may be background noise here.

Steps (Internal Access to Standard Toilets)

  • There are 10 or more steps.
  • The steps are not clearly marked but there are handrails on both sides.
  • Lighting levels are low.

Entrance (External Access to Standard Toilets)

  • The entrance surveyed is located at the left hand side of the large barn front entrance.
  • There is not step-free access at this entrance.
  • There are 6 steps.
  • The steps are not clearly marked but there are handrails on both sides.
  • There is a single manual door which open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 77cm.
  • There is not a second set of doors.

Standard Toilet

  • The door is manual, opens by sliding and has a poor colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The shared standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The wash basin tap type is push.
  • There are two similar shared toilets at this location.

Changing Places

  • The facility is additional to standard and accessible toilets, and is located close to other managed facilities.
  • There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door is manual, opens outwards and has a good colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The width of the door is 80cm (2ft 7in).
    • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
    • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
    • The dimensions of the facility are 220cm x 250cm.
    • The ceiling height is at a minimum height of 2.4m and there is a clear 200cm x 180cm manoeuvring space in the facility.
    • The facility has a non-slip floor.
  • Toilet Details View
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the seat but it is obstructed.
    • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 150cm (4ft 11in).
    • The following grab rails are available: a horizontal grab rail on the non transfer side, a vertical grab rail on the transfer side and vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The following have a good colour contrast with their surroundings: the internal door, all grab rails, the dropdown rail, the floor and the toilet seat.
    • The toilet seat is 50cm above the floor.
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is pull cord emergency alarm at a recommended height (within 10cm from floor).
    • The height of the toilet roll holder is 80cm.
    • The toilet has a cistern.
  • Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
    • The facility changing bench is wall mounted and height-adjustable.
    • The length of the facility changing bench is 180cm (5ft 11in).
    • The changing places hoist is powered overhead and covers all areas in the cubicle.
  • Shower Details View
    • There is an adjustable and detachable shower head at a recommended height (between 105cm - 185cm).
    • There is no seat for the shower.
    • The following dropdown rails are available: no dropdown rails.
  • Other Facilities View
    • There is a fixed height wash basin at a recommended height (between 70cm - 76cm).
    • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
    • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
    • The following fixtures can be reached from the toilet seat: the toilet roll holder and the wash basin.
    • The following fixtures cannot be reached from the toilet seat: towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser is 120cm from the floor.
    • The cubicle also has: a waste bin with lid, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a wheel in shower.
    • The facility does not have a full length mirror.
    • Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
    • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
    • There is a coat hook on the door located at 165cm high.

Standard Toilet (Toilet and Shower)

  • The door is manual, opens inwards and has a good colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The shared standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The wash basin tap type is push.
  • There are 2 similar toilets next to each other at this location. The shower has controls located at 130cm - 150cm. The shower head can be adjusted between 110cm - 180cm.

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