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Access control for automatic bollards in Ceredigion
Bollard access control for sites across Ceredigion: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageBollard access control in Ceredigion
ANPR, fob, keypad, intercom and remote control systems that decide who can lower an automatic bollard, and when. We cover Ceredigion — Aberystwyth and Cardigan.
Highway authorities for local roads in Ceredigion: Ceredigion County Council.
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Guide prices in Ceredigion
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £575–£5,245 + VAT | Remote fobs or a standalone keypad |
| Upgraded | £3,895–£8,545 + VAT | GSM intercom with keypad on a post |
| Premium | £7,195–£11,595 + VAT | ANPR camera, software and integration |
Per entrance, controls supplied, installed and commissioned; -3% for Wales. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Local authorities across Ceredigion
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Aberystwyth | Ceredigion County Council | Ceredigion County Council |
| Cardigan | Ceredigion County Council | Ceredigion County Council |
Rules for bollard access control systems in Wales
Bollards on adopted highway are a matter for the highway authority under the Highways Act 1980, so they need its written agreement. On private land the owner's agreement is what matters; listed buildings and conservation areas need a word with the planning team first. Rising bollards should fail safe, never rise beneath a vehicle, carry clear signs and give the emergency services an override.
Details and sources: bollard rules in Wales.
How installation works
Plan positions
Readers, cameras and intercoms are placed so drivers stop well before the bollard, with queueing space off the public road where possible.
Lay ducts and pedestals
Ducts are laid from the controller to each device, and pedestals or posts are set in concrete. Loops for exit and detection are cut and sealed.
Wire and connect
A qualified electrician installs power, and devices are connected to the bollard controller and to any network or building system.
Programme and test
Users, plates, codes and schedules are entered, and every entry and exit route is tested with vehicles, including what happens when access is refused.
Bollard access control in Ceredigion: FAQs
Do you cover all of Ceredigion for bollard access control systems?
Yes — including Aberystwyth and Cardigan. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do bollard access control systems cost in Ceredigion?
In Ceredigion, typically £575–£11,595 per entrance, controls supplied, installed and commissioned, plus VAT, using our Wales guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in Ceredigion?
For local roads, Ceredigion County Council; the Welsh Government covers trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the authority's written agreement.
Will vehicles leaving get trapped?
Not if exit detection is fitted. An exit loop in the road lowers the bollard automatically as a vehicle approaches from inside. On some sites a push button or exit reader is used instead.
Can the fire brigade open the bollards?
They should be able to, through an override agreed with them, such as a key switch, a code or a link to the fire alarm. We test the arrangement before handover. It should be reviewed if the site changes.