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Access control for automatic bollards in Shropshire
Bollard access control for sites across Shropshire: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageBollard access control in Shropshire
ANPR, fob, keypad, intercom and remote control systems that decide who can lower an automatic bollard, and when. We cover Shropshire — Telford, Shrewsbury and Wellington.
Highway authorities for local roads in Shropshire: Shropshire Council and Telford and Wrekin Council.
Choose your town in Shropshire
Guide prices in Shropshire
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £595–£5,395 + VAT | Remote fobs or a standalone keypad |
| Upgraded | £3,995–£8,795 + VAT | GSM intercom with keypad on a post |
| Premium | £7,445–£11,995 + VAT | ANPR camera, software and integration |
Per entrance, controls supplied, installed and commissioned; no regional adjustment. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Who looks after the roads in Shropshire
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Telford | Telford and Wrekin Council | Telford and Wrekin Council |
| Shrewsbury | Shropshire Council | Shropshire Council |
| Wellington | Telford and Wrekin Council | Telford and Wrekin 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.
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 Shropshire: FAQs
Do you cover all of Shropshire for bollard access control systems?
Yes — including Telford, Shrewsbury and Wellington. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do bollard access control systems cost in Shropshire?
In Shropshire, typically £595–£11,995 per entrance, controls supplied, installed and commissioned, plus VAT, using our West 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 Shropshire?
For local roads, Shropshire Council and Telford and Wrekin Council; National Highways covers motorways and trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the highway authority's written agreement.
Can new access control be added to our existing bollards?
Often, yes, if the bollard controller can accept the new devices. We check the existing controller and cabling first. Very old controllers sometimes need replacing at the same time.
How do visitors and delivery drivers get through?
Usually by intercom to reception or a phone, by a temporary code, or by a timed delivery window. Some systems issue time-limited access to a visitor's number plate. The choice depends on how many visitors arrive and who is there to manage them.