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Pedestrian protection bollards in Plymouth
Pedestrian protection bollards supplied and fitted in Plymouth, Devon: surveyed, scanned for services, set in proper foundations and finished to match the ground.
Computer-generated imagePlymouth pedestrian protection bollards
Products range from unrated steel posts to bollards tested against low-speed impacts under PAS 170-1. In Plymouth, that tends to mean sites such as city-centre plazas, university campuses and pedestrianised streets.
We cover every part of Plymouth in the PL1, PL4, PL3, PL2, PL9 and PL5 postcode districts. Jobs in Plymouth can be combined with work in Plymstock (2.4 miles) (straight-line distances).
Plymouth at a glance
- Area
- Devon, England
- Highway authority
- Plymouth City Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Plymouth City Council
- Postcodes
- PL1, PL4, PL3, PL2, PL9, PL5, PL6 and PL7
- Guide price
- Typically £245–£1,195 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £595
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Plymstock (2.4 mi)
Guide prices for Plymouth
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £245–£645 + VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £535–£925 + VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £815–£1,195 + VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per bollard, supplied and installed; no regional adjustment. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Typical pedestrian protection bollards jobs in Plymouth
Typical reasons Plymouth sites choose pedestrian protection bollards:
- Petrol station forecourts and kiosk frontages
- School and hospital drop-off zones
- EV charging points and trolley shelters
Consents, ground and services in Plymouth
The highway authority for local roads in Plymouth is Plymouth City Council; motorways and trunk roads sit with National Highways. Pedestrian protection bollards on the adopted footway are a matter for the highway authority, so we only install there with its written agreement.
Bollards on private land often don't need planning permission, but it depends on the council's view, the height and the location; in a conservation area, next to a listed building or under an Article 4 direction, ask the local planning authority (Plymouth City Council) first — we flag this at survey.
Where bollards protect a shopfront, the building's own foundations and any canopy columns may sit close to the line, which limits how deep and wide each base can go. Reinstatement keeps walkways level and flush, because a trip edge around a new post in a busy car park creates the very hazard the posts are meant to reduce.
- Use contrasting bands so posts are visible to partially sighted people, and avoid linking chains across routes.
- If a tested product has been requested, confirm PAS 170-1 or another stated standard and install to the tested foundation.
From survey to handover
Watch how the site works
The free site survey looks at where cars park, where people walk and queue, and where incidents or near misses have happened. You receive a fixed written quote with positions marked.
Reinstate
Paving, tarmac or concrete is made good flush around each post, with tactile paving reinstated where it was disturbed.
Add bands and markings
Reflective bands are fitted and any wheel stops or line markings agreed in the scheme are installed.
Finishes and options
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| PAS 170-1 tested bollards | Tested against low-speed vehicle impacts, for sites where proven performance has been asked for. |
| Wheel stops and kerbs | Used with bollards to stop cars before they reach the posts, reducing daily knocks. |
| Visibility bands | Reflective and contrasting bands help drivers and partially sighted pedestrians see posts. |
What moves the price in Plymouth
Our South West guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Plymouth firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Finishes such as stainless or decorative posts
- Unrated steel or PAS 170-1 tested products
- Number of posts and length of line
After installation
Damaged posts near entrances should be dealt with quickly, as a bent post with a torn edge is a hazard in its own right. If one post keeps being hit, look at the bay layout or add a wheel stop rather than replacing the same post repeatedly.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Plymouth.
Questions about pedestrian protection bollards in Plymouth
Which parts of Plymouth do you cover for pedestrian protection bollards?
We cover all of Plymouth (PL1, PL4, PL3, PL2, PL9 and PL5) and the rest of Devon. We also work in Plymstock.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Plymouth?
The highway authority for local roads in Plymouth is Plymouth City Council; motorways and trunk roads sit with National Highways. Pedestrian protection bollards on the adopted footway are a matter for the highway authority, so we only install there with its written agreement.
How much do pedestrian protection bollards cost in Plymouth?
In Plymouth, typically £245–£1,195 per bollard, supplied and installed, plus VAT, with a minimum job of £595 plus VAT, using our South West guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Our outdoor seating faces the car park: what should we do?
Put a line of posts between the seating and the nearest parking or driving lane, with gaps narrow enough to stop a car. Positions should allow for cars that overshoot a bay. It is worth recording the decision in your risk assessment.
Should bollards be added at a drive-thru order point?
Often, yes, where people queue or sit beside the lane. Posts should follow the curve of the lane and be closest together at corners, where drivers tend to misjudge the turn. The positions are agreed on site with the operator.