Timber pedestrian and cycle guardrail for Lancing College, West Sussex

Urban Fencing supplied and installed 150m of BPC-01 timber pedestrian and cycle guardrail along the entrance road at Lancing College, West Sussex. Urban Fencing carried out a full assessment of the project, specifying a 1.1m handrail height with an additional third rail for extra protection.

The Site

Lancing College is a well-known independent boarding and day school in the South Downs, West Sussex, founded in 1848. Its Grade II listed Victorian Gothic Chapel is an historic local landmark.

The Brief

The entrance road needed a pedestrian and cycle protection system that would provide a reliable physical barrier between path users and passing vehicles, while suiting the character of an historic school campus.

The Solution: BPC-01 (3-Rail Configuration)

Urban Fencing's BPC-01 range was specified, upgraded from the standard 2-rail configuration to the 3-rail (3C) version for added protection.

Key specifications:

The system uses a corten steel upright entirely covered in laminated wood, with a central panel supported by a laminated timber structure - combining the strength and durability of steel with a natural timber finish.

Sustainability

All timber used across Urban Fencing's range is certified to the PEFC scheme, guaranteeing the wood is sourced from sustainably managed forests.

All barriers are manufactured under ISO 9001 and are the only products of their type to carry a full Environmental Product Declaration, providing independently verified, LCA-based data on environmental impacts across the product life cycle.

The Result

150 linear metres of BPC-01 guardrail were supplied and installed along the entrance road, providing:

• A robust, 1.1m-high physical barrier separating pedestrians and cyclists from vehicle traffic

• An additional third rail for enhanced protection

• A natural timber finish in keeping with the character of the historic campus

• A durable, low-maintenance system built to withstand years of everyday use