Tyne and Wear · England
Pedestrian protection bollards in Felling
Planning pedestrian protection bollards in Felling? We check ownership, consents and buried services first, then quote a fixed price.
Computer-generated imageAbout pedestrian protection bollards in Felling
Pedestrian protection bollards suit plenty of Felling sites, local parades, small industrial units and high street shopfronts among them. Bollards that separate people from vehicles at car parks, forecourts, walkways, drive-thrus and shop entrances.
We work across NE10 — Felling itself and places including Follingsby. Nearby, we also work in Gateshead (1.4 miles), Newcastle upon Tyne (2.2 miles), Hebburn (2.6 miles) and Wallsend (3 miles), measured as the crow flies.
Local details
- Area
- Tyne and Wear, England
- Highway authority
- Gateshead Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Gateshead Council
- Postcodes
- NE10
- Guide price
- Typically £235–£1,145 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £565
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Gateshead (1.4 mi), Newcastle upon Tyne (2.2 mi), Hebburn (2.6 mi), Wallsend (3 mi)
Pedestrian protection bollard prices in Felling
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £235–£615 + VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £505–£895 + VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £785–£1,145 + VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per bollard, supplied and installed; -4% for North East. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Where pedestrian protection bollards go in around Felling
Common uses in a place like Felling:
- Drive-thru lanes and order points next to seating
- Petrol station forecourts and kiosk frontages
- Outdoor seating at cafes, pubs and restaurants
Permissions and groundwork in Felling
In Felling, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Gateshead Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
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 (Gateshead Council) first — we flag this at survey.
Raised kerbs also change the picture: a high kerb slows a wheel but does not stop a bumper, so the post still needs to sit within reach of the overhang rather than behind it. Car park edges and walkways tend to be built quickly over shallow hardcore, and their kerb lines often carry lighting cables, drainage channels and ducts for EV chargers or signs.
- Keep clear gaps of typically at least 1,000–1,200 mm and keep main walkways wide enough, referring to Inclusive Mobility guidance.
- Use contrasting bands so posts are visible to partially sighted people, and avoid linking chains across routes.
How the job runs
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.
Set out the line
Posts are set out allowing for bumper overhang and keeping clear routes for pedestrians, trolleys and wheelchairs.
Excavate and set
Each position is cut, dug and checked for services, and the posts are set plumb in concrete to a consistent height.
Specification choices
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Concrete-filled steel posts | Root-fixed galvanised and powder-coated steel, the standard unrated choice for walkways and frontages. |
| Wheel stops and kerbs | Used with bollards to stop cars before they reach the posts, reducing daily knocks. |
| Lit bollards | Low-level lighting bollards double as protection on walkways where the product is robust enough for the job. |
What moves the price in Felling
Our North East guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Felling firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Unrated steel or PAS 170-1 tested products
- Reinstatement of tactile paving and walkway surfaces
- Working around trading hours and live car parks
Keeping them working
Keep a simple note of strikes and their locations; over a year it shows which parts of the car park drivers find awkward, which is useful when the site is next resurfaced or re-lined. A post that leans or rocks has lost much of its value and should be re-bedded or replaced.
If posts in Felling are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Questions about pedestrian protection bollards in Felling
Which parts of Felling do you cover for pedestrian protection bollards?
We cover all of Felling (NE10) and the rest of Tyne and Wear. We also work in Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne and Hebburn.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Felling?
Gateshead Council is the highway authority covering Felling's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
What's a typical price for pedestrian protection bollards in Felling?
In Felling, typically £235–£1,145 per bollard, supplied and installed, plus VAT, with a minimum job of £565 plus VAT, using our North East guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Will bollards block trolleys?
They should not if gaps are planned for trolleys and wheelchairs. Main routes to trolley bays need wider openings. We set gaps to suit the way the site works.
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.
Pedestrian protection near Felling
- Gateshead (1.4 mi)
- Newcastle upon Tyne (2.2 mi)
- Hebburn (2.6 mi)
- Wallsend (3 mi)
- Jarrow (3.9 mi)
- Washington (4.3 mi)