Having obtained a temporary planning permission in 2020 for new sound stages and associated production support buildings to house one of the largest TV series in the world, demand for film and TV production space remains very high.
Our proposals include the following key elements:
- Retention of stages 1,2,4 and 5
- 5 new sound stages
- Demolition of stage 3
- 4 workshops (replacing the temporary workshops)
- 1 rehearsal building (retained)
- Ancillary office and production support facilities (some retained and some additional)
- Extensive new landscaping and tree planting
- Green travel plan will include cycle racks and electric charging points
- Upgrading the existing access from the A308 to provide a roundabout
Artists impression – a cross section of the landscaping by the A308
Landscaping details
We propose creating a gently sloping frontage, planted in a naturalistic way designed to screen the new development and enhance the view from the A308 with swathes of wildflower meadow and native trees. There will be substantial new tree and shrub planting throughout the site, along with green roofs which will significantly enhance what is currently a relatively barren site. We propose a nature conservation area along part of the river frontage.
