Camden Council has resolved to grant planning permission for the £1billion Camden Film Quarter regeneration scheme, which will create one of Europe’s most significant film and television production campuses.
The scheme will comprise 11 purpose-built sound stages, production and post-production facilities, creative workspace and specialist education, as well as 485 new homes, 243 of which will be affordable and delivered in partnership with Places for People, all within a single integrated masterplan.
Camden Film Quarter is the vision of Yoo Capital, which recently launched the £1.3billion regeneration of Olympia, Kensington and Shepherd’s Bush Market. The project has been developed alongside a team of partners, including SPPARC, Places for People and Broadway Malyan, Montagu Evans and Spacehub.
The approved proposals will also deliver:
• 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.
Lloyd Lee, co-founder and managing partner of Yoo Capital, said: “Camden Film Quarter is much more than a film studio development. It is a complete creative ecosystem that brings together production, education, employment, homes, culture and public space within a single integrated vision.”
“At a time when the UK screen sector requires new infrastructure to remain globally competitive, Camden Film Quarter demonstrates how the creative industries can act as a catalyst for transformational regeneration. By creating a place where people can learn, create, work, live and play, we are delivering a new model for urban communities and one of the most significant creative industry districts anywhere in Europe.”
“The project reflects our belief that development should be both fiscally and socially responsible. The studios provide the economic engine that helps deliver affordable homes, education, public space, community infrastructure and long-term opportunities for local people.”
“We are grateful to Camden Council, local residents, businesses, community organisations and our partners who have helped shape this vision over many years.”
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.”
“We look forward to continuing to work with local stakeholders as the project progresses.”
Andrew Usher, group managing director of developments at Places for People, said: “Camden Film Quarter is set to become an important new neighbourhood for north London and the next chapter in PfP’s placemaking journey. London is facing a housing crisis that demands bold action and genuine commitment, and we believe this development is exactly the kind of response the capital needs. Delivering 485 high-quality homes, with 50% designated as affordable, will make a real and positive difference to people’s lives and help address the acute shortage of genuinely affordable housing in inner London.”
