Camden Council has granted planning permission for the £1bn film quarter, significantly boosting London’s creative industry
Camden Film Quarter is set to be one of the most significant film and television production campuses in the UK and Europe.
The development will feature 11 purpose-built sound stages, as well as production and post-production facilities, creative workspaces, specialist education, and new homes, 50% of which will be affordable housing.
A global first
The Camden Film Quarter project is a first-of-its-kind initiative, combining new homes, affordable housing, and green spaces with dedicated education and production for the screen industry.
The full list of proposed construction in the project is:
- 11 state-of-the-art purpose-built sound stages operated by Oxygen Studios.
- 485 new homes, including 243 affordable homes delivered in partnership with Places for People.
- Approximately 3,960 direct operational jobs and 5,155 net additional jobs overall.
- More than 100,000 sq ft of creative, production and employment space.
- Facilities for more than 500 learners through the National Film and Television School and London Screen Academy.
- Approximately 1.1 hectares (2.8 acres) of publicly accessible open space.
- 301 new trees and approximately 190% Biodiversity Net Gain.
- A new enclosed Reuse and Recycling Centre designed to deliver safer, cleaner and more efficient waste and recycling services for Camden.
- The long-term conservation and reuse of the Grade II listed Kentish Town Police Station.
The integration of screen education facilities represents an area encompassing education to employment in the screen industry.
“Years of collaboration, consultation, and design development”
The approval is a milestone for the Regis Road Growth Area, part of the government’s drive to regenerate run-down areas throughout the UK. The project is intended to create a single integrated area where people can live, learn, and work in safety and surrounded in a rich culture.
Simon Lear, managing director of Camden Film Quarter, said: “Camden Council’s decision reflects years of collaboration, consultation and design development. Camden Film Quarter has evolved through extensive engagement with residents, businesses, community groups, schools, elected members and officers to ensure it responds to the aspirations of the Regis Road Growth Area.
“Alongside world-class creative industry facilities, the project will deliver 485 homes, including 243 affordable homes, significant new public open space, education facilities supporting more than 500 learners, new jobs and long-term investment into Kentish Town.
“We look forward to continuing to work with local stakeholders as the project progresses.”
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