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Access control for automatic bollards in West Sussex
Bollard access control for sites across West Sussex: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageBollard access control in West Sussex
We supply and install bollard access control systems across West Sussex, with local pages for 9 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 West Sussex: West Sussex County Council.
Choose your town in West Sussex
Guide prices in West Sussex
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £635–£5,695 + VAT | Remote fobs or a standalone keypad |
| Upgraded | £4,245–£9,345 + VAT | GSM intercom with keypad on a post |
| Premium | £7,895–£12,695 + VAT | ANPR camera, software and integration |
Per entrance, controls supplied, installed and commissioned; +6% for South East. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Who looks after the roads in West Sussex
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Crawley | West Sussex County Council | the council for Crawley |
| Worthing | West Sussex County Council | the council for Worthing |
| Bognor Regis | West Sussex County Council | the council for Arun |
| Littlehampton | West Sussex County Council | the council for Arun |
| Horsham | West Sussex County Council | the council for Horsham |
| Haywards Heath | West Sussex County Council | the council for Mid Sussex |
| Chichester | West Sussex County Council | the council for Chichester |
| Burgess Hill | West Sussex County Council | the council for Mid Sussex |
| East Grinstead | West Sussex County Council | the council for Mid Sussex |
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 West Sussex: FAQs
Do you cover all of West Sussex for bollard access control systems?
Yes — including Crawley, Worthing, Bognor Regis, Littlehampton, Horsham, Haywards Heath, Chichester and Burgess Hill. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do bollard access control systems cost in West Sussex?
In West Sussex, typically £635–£12,695 per entrance, controls supplied, installed and commissioned, plus VAT, using our South East guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in West Sussex?
For local roads, West Sussex County Council; National Highways covers motorways and trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the highway authority's written agreement.
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.
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.