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Access control for automatic bollards in London

Bollard access control for sites across London: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.

Camera post and keypad pedestal beside three automatic rising bollards at a business park entranceComputer-generated image

Bollard access control in London

ANPR, fob, keypad, intercom and remote control systems that decide who can lower an automatic bollard, and when. We cover London — City of London, Barking and Dagenham, Barnet, Bexley and Brent and more.

Highway authorities for local roads in London: Barking and Dagenham Council, Barnet Council, Bexley Council, Brent Council, Bromley Council, Camden Council, Croydon Council, Ealing Council, Enfield Council, Greenwich Council, Hackney Council, Hammersmith and Fulham Council, Haringey Council, Harrow Council, Havering Council, Hillingdon Council, Hounslow Council, Islington Council, Kensington and Chelsea Council, Kingston upon Thames Council, Lambeth Council, Lewisham Council, Merton Council, Newham Council, Redbridge Council, Richmond upon Thames Council, Southwark Council, Sutton Council, Tower Hamlets Council, Waltham Forest Council, Wandsworth Council, Westminster City Council and the City of London Corporation.

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Guide prices in London

SpecificationGuide priceIncludes
Standard£685–£6,195 + VATRemote fobs or a standalone keypad
Upgraded£4,595–£10,095 + VATGSM intercom with keypad on a post
Premium£8,545–£13,795 + VATANPR camera, software and integration

Per entrance, controls supplied, installed and commissioned; +15% for London. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.

Local authorities across London

TownHighway / roads authorityPlanning authority
City of Londonthe City of London CorporationThe City of London Corporation
Barking and DagenhamBarking and Dagenham CouncilBarking and Dagenham Council
BarnetBarnet CouncilBarnet Council
BexleyBexley CouncilBexley Council
BrentBrent CouncilBrent Council
BromleyBromley CouncilBromley Council
CamdenCamden CouncilCamden Council
CroydonCroydon CouncilCroydon Council
EalingEaling CouncilEaling Council
EnfieldEnfield CouncilEnfield Council
GreenwichGreenwich CouncilGreenwich Council
HackneyHackney CouncilHackney Council
Hammersmith and FulhamHammersmith and Fulham CouncilHammersmith and Fulham Council
HaringeyHaringey CouncilHaringey Council
HarrowHarrow CouncilHarrow Council
HaveringHavering CouncilHavering Council
HillingdonHillingdon CouncilHillingdon Council
HounslowHounslow CouncilHounslow Council
IslingtonIslington CouncilIslington Council
Kensington and ChelseaKensington and Chelsea CouncilKensington and Chelsea Council
Kingston upon ThamesKingston upon Thames CouncilKingston upon Thames Council
LambethLambeth CouncilLambeth Council
LewishamLewisham CouncilLewisham Council
MertonMerton CouncilMerton Council
NewhamNewham CouncilNewham Council
RedbridgeRedbridge CouncilRedbridge Council
Richmond upon ThamesRichmond upon Thames CouncilRichmond upon Thames Council
SouthwarkSouthwark CouncilSouthwark Council
SuttonSutton CouncilSutton Council
Tower HamletsTower Hamlets CouncilTower Hamlets Council
Waltham ForestWaltham Forest CouncilWaltham Forest Council
WandsworthWandsworth CouncilWandsworth Council
WestminsterWestminster City CouncilWestminster City Council

Rules for bollard access control systems in England

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 England.

How installation works

Understand the users

At the free site survey we ask who uses the entrance, how many, how often they change, and how visitors and deliveries arrive. That decides the entry method, and a fixed written quote follows.

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.

Hand over

You are shown how to add and remove users, read logs and use the emergency override. Credentials and settings are recorded.

Bollard access control in London: FAQs

Do you cover all of London for bollard access control systems?

Yes — including City of London, Barking and Dagenham, Barnet, Bexley, Brent, Bromley, Camden and Croydon. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.

How much do bollard access control systems cost in London?

In London, typically £685–£13,795 per entrance, controls supplied, installed and commissioned, plus VAT, using our London guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.

Who do I ask about bollards on public land in London?

For local roads, Barking and Dagenham Council, Barnet Council, Bexley Council, Brent Council, Bromley Council, Camden Council, Croydon Council, Ealing Council, Enfield Council, Greenwich Council, Hackney Council, Hammersmith and Fulham Council, Haringey Council, Harrow Council, Havering Council, Hillingdon Council, Hounslow Council, Islington Council, Kensington and Chelsea Council, Kingston upon Thames Council, Lambeth Council, Lewisham Council, Merton Council, Newham Council, Redbridge Council, Richmond upon Thames Council, Southwark Council, Sutton Council, Tower Hamlets Council, Waltham Forest Council, Wandsworth Council, Westminster City Council and the City of London Corporation; National Highways covers motorways and trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the highway authority's written agreement.

Do ANPR cameras at our entrance raise data protection issues?

They collect personal data, so you need to handle it properly, including signage, a privacy notice and sensible retention periods. Your data protection adviser can confirm what applies to your site. We can set retention and access options on the system to match.

Is ANPR or fob access better for an automatic bollard?

ANPR suits sites with many regular users who should not have to stop or carry a fob. Fobs suit sites where users change vehicles or where you want each person to have their own credential. Many sites use ANPR for staff and an intercom for visitors.

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Need bollards fitted?

Free site survey and a fixed, itemised written quote for installation work. Repairs and servicing are priced in writing before we start.

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