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Access control for automatic bollards in Northamptonshire
Bollard access control for sites across Northamptonshire: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageBollard access control in Northamptonshire
We supply and install bollard access control systems across Northamptonshire, with local pages for 6 towns below. ANPR, fob, keypad, intercom and remote control systems that decide who can lower an automatic bollard, and when.
Highway authorities for local roads in Northamptonshire: North Northamptonshire Council and West Northamptonshire Council.
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Guide prices in Northamptonshire
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £585–£5,295 + VAT | Remote fobs or a standalone keypad |
| Upgraded | £3,945–£8,645 + VAT | GSM intercom with keypad on a post |
| Premium | £7,295–£11,795 + VAT | ANPR camera, software and integration |
Per entrance, controls supplied, installed and commissioned; -2% for East Midlands. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Highway and planning authorities in Northamptonshire
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Northampton | West Northamptonshire Council | West Northamptonshire Council |
| Corby | North Northamptonshire Council | North Northamptonshire Council |
| Kettering | North Northamptonshire Council | North Northamptonshire Council |
| Wellingborough | North Northamptonshire Council | North Northamptonshire Council |
| Rushden | North Northamptonshire Council | North Northamptonshire Council |
| Daventry | West Northamptonshire Council | West Northamptonshire 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.
Plan positions
Readers, cameras and intercoms are placed so drivers stop well before the bollard, with queueing space off the public road where possible.
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 Northamptonshire: FAQs
Do you cover all of Northamptonshire for bollard access control systems?
Yes — including Northampton, Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough, Rushden and Daventry. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do bollard access control systems cost in Northamptonshire?
In Northamptonshire, typically £585–£11,795 per entrance, controls supplied, installed and commissioned, plus VAT, using our East Midlands guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in Northamptonshire?
For local roads, North Northamptonshire Council and West Northamptonshire Council; National Highways covers motorways and trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the highway authority's written agreement.
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.
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.