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CT Planters FAQs

A hostile vehicle mitigation planter is a security-rated planter designed to stop or slow hostile vehicles while functioning as attractive street furniture. It provides discreet protection in public environments.

Yes. Our counter terror planters are tested to recognised standards, including PAS 68 and IWA 14, demonstrating that they are capable of performing in real-world hostile vehicle scenarios.

They are commonly used in public spaces, near high profile buildings, transport hubs, retail areas, and markets where security is critical but visual impact must be carefully managed.

When correctly specified, planter width, spacing, and layout allow free movement for pedestrians while restricting unauthorised vehicle access at ground level.

They are typically manufactured from reinforced concrete and other high-performance materials, chosen for durability, impact resistance, and long-term use in public environments.

Absolutely. In addition to providing security, they help create visually appealing environments, contributing to landscaping, placemaking, and the overall public realm.

For further information, design guidance, or specification support, please contact our team. We can help you select the right solution for your site and security requirements.

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Rigorous Crash-Test Certification: Specifying PAS 68 Planters

When selecting street furniture assets for civil engineering tenders or local authority public schemes, verified performance under extreme kinetic force is critical. Broxap’s PAS 68 Planters and reinforced HVM Planters are subjected to rigorous physical crash-testing methodologies to guarantee predictable vehicle containment and minimal penetration metrics.

Our structural planting systems can be custom-configured and spaced to meet the exact velocity, angle, and threat profiles calculated within your site's Vehicle Dynamic Assessment (VDA), carrying industry-recognized safety certifications:

  • BSI PAS 68: The definitive UK testing standard tracking vehicle weight thresholds, impact speeds, and structural displacement results.
  • ISO 22343-1 & IWA 14-1: Modern global impact specifications certifying vehicle security barriers (VSBs) against deliberate vehicle-borne attacks and hostile vehicle incursions.

With the legal requirements of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 (Martyn’s Law) active, operators of high-capacity Enhanced Tier venues and public squares face enforceable duties to deploy proactive protection measures. Our crash-tested planting arrays provide an immediate, commercially viable compliance solution that satisfies physical asset protection requirements and local authority planning mandates simultaneously.

 

Commercial Engineering, Materials & Shallow-Mount Versatility

Our commercial Counter Terror Planters are engineered using a heavy-gauge structural steel inner core that absorbs and redirects massive vehicular impacts. To accommodate the strict aesthetic and physical requirements of modern urban developments, our manufacturing options include:

  • Shallow-Mount & Surface Foundations: Many inner-city public realm upgrades are heavily restricted by shallow subterranean utility networks. Our HVM planting systems feature shallow-mount base matrices, requiring minimal excavation depth to achieve their full certified crash rating, drastically reducing site-wide installation times and contractor disruption.
  • Premium Material Enclosures: The structural core can be clad in a diverse array of architectural finishes to match existing street furniture schemes. Options include sustainably sourced FSC® hardwood timber, premium stainless steel, polished precast concrete, and heavy-duty galvanized steel.
  • Bespoke Scaling & Monolithic Layouts: Available in standard modular footprints or bespoke linear configurations, our planters can be arranged to create continuous, monolithic physical boundaries. These continuous arrays are ideal for restricting vehicle pathways across broad promenades, transport hubs, and stadium perimeters.

 

Request a Commercial Quote for HVM Planters

Looking to price an urban greening scheme, request technical specifications, or match a PAS 68 structural requirement for an upcoming commercial tender? Our technical team can help you build a complete, compliant engineering package drawn from our wider catalog of hostile vehicle mitigation systems. Contact our specialist structural security team today to request a commercial quote or product data sheets.