HVM planters provide an effective way to protect people and places from hostile vehicle attacks whilst maintaining attractive, welcoming public spaces. Combining certified security performance with architectural design, they offer an alternative to traditional barriers by integrating hostile vehicle mitigation seamlessly into the landscape.
Our range of security planters includes PAS 68-tested solutions alongside vehicle attack delay products, allowing architects, security consultants, local authorities and developers to specify the right level of protection for every project. Available in a wide range of materials, sizes and finishes, our HVM planters are suitable for everything from historic town centres to contemporary commercial developments.
Certified Hostile Vehicle Mitigation Planters
Where projects require proven vehicle security, certified performance is essential. Our Counter Terror planters have been independently tested to recognised impact standards, providing confidence that they will perform when it matters most.
Designed to stop or mitigate hostile vehicle attacks, these security planters are widely specified for:
- Town and city centres
- Public squares
- Transport hubs
- Stadiums and event venues
- Government buildings
- Universities
- Healthcare facilities
- Commercial developments
- Critical national infrastructure
Each certified HVM planter combines robust construction with practical planting capacity, helping to create safer public spaces without compromising aesthetics.
Security Planters for Every Project
No two public realm schemes are the same, which is why our HVM planter range includes solutions to suit a variety of security requirements, architectural styles and installation constraints.
Choose from:
- Concrete HVM planters
- Steel security planters
- Stainless steel planters
- Corten steel planters
- Timber-clad planters
- Aluminium planters
Whether you're looking for a contemporary architectural finish or a planter that blends into a heritage environment, our range enables security to become part of the landscape rather than dominate it.
Surface Mounted and Shallow Mount Solutions
Many projects require effective hostile vehicle mitigation without extensive excavation or disruption to existing infrastructure. Our range includes surface-mounted and ultra shallow mount HVM planters that can be installed where underground services, utilities or existing paving make traditional foundations impractical.
Selected products require as little as a 100mm recess, significantly reducing installation time and project costs whilst maintaining certified security performance.
Designed for the Public Realm
HVM planters do more than provide security. They introduce planting into urban environments, define pedestrian spaces, manage vehicle access and improve the overall appearance of public realm schemes.
By combining planting with hostile vehicle mitigation, security measures become less intrusive whilst contributing to biodiversity, placemaking and the quality of the streetscape.
UK Manufactured HVM Planters
Our HVM planters are manufactured in the UK using high-quality materials and are designed to withstand the demands of busy public environments. Built for long-term durability and minimal maintenance, they deliver reliable performance throughout their service life.
Our experienced team works closely with architects, landscape architects, engineers and security consultants to help specify the most appropriate solution for every project, providing technical advice, certification information and installation guidance from concept through to completion.
Find the Right HVM Planter
Whether you need a certified PAS 68 planter for a high-security site or a vehicle attack delay planter to help define public spaces, we can help you select the most appropriate solution. Explore our range by material, finish or performance level, or contact our team for expert specification support.










HVM planters are security-rated street furniture designed to prevent vehicles from accessing pedestrian areas. Unlike standard decorative planters, they are tested to certified standards and carry documented performance ratings for use in security schemes.
PAS 68 is the UK specification for vehicle security barriers. Planters tested to PAS 68 have undergone controlled vehicle impact testing and are rated according to the speed and mass of vehicle they can stop. It is the most widely recognised test standard for hostile vehicle mitigation in the UK and is commonly referenced in planning and security assessments.
PAS 68 is a UK-specific test standard; IWA 14 is the equivalent international standard developed by ISO. Both are recognised for HVM specification, though PAS 68 remains the more commonly cited standard in UK public sector and local authority contexts.
HVM planters are widely used as part of counter-terrorism protective security schemes. While Martyn's Law (the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025) does not mandate specific products, security-rated concrete planters and cement planters are frequently specified as part of venue protection plans. We recommend engaging a qualified security consultant for site-specific advice.
Yes. The Ultra Shallow Mount range requires only a 100mm recess into existing tarmac, concrete, or paved surfaces — making it practical for sites where deep excavation is restricted or where underground utilities limit foundation depth.
Townscape HVM planters are available at CT30 (30 mph), CT40 (40 mph), and CT50 (50 mph) ratings, covering the majority of public realm, venue, and infrastructure security specifications.
No. While large concrete planters and cement planters are among the most specified options in the range, HVM planters are also available in timber, corten steel, aluminium, mild steel, and stainless steel, all tested to certified performance standards.
Yes. Most units include planting capacity alongside their security function. Concrete planters in the range feature integrated drainage and optional water management systems to support healthy planted displays over the long term.

