Planning precedent report

Modifications to permission WCC reg ref 20/402. Amendments to the sound stage include: subdivision of sound stages from 2 to 3 no. sound stages; additional entrances and exits added to all stages; minor modifications to façade; plant and pv panels added roofs. amendments to the workshops include: subdivision of workshops from 4 to 5 no. workshops; internal toilet block added to workshop no. 4; additional entrances and exits added to workshops; workshop roof height reduced and PV panels and roof lights added. Plant room to the northwest of sound stages increased in size by c.90 sqm and an additional storey added. Amendments to car and truck parking. All associated site development works, landscaping, boundary treatments and services provision

Demolition of 7 no. existing workshops and ancillary buildings (totalling c. 1,837 sq.m) and 1 no. existing stage building and 1 no. props building (totalling c. 1,329 sq.m) and construction of a new film studio building comprising 2 no. stage areas (c.2,410 sq.m and c.2,410 sq.m), and support buildings comprising of production offices and general space for costume, props, etc., together with plant room and associated ancillary areas. Total gross floor area of the new film studio building (stage & administrative buildings) is c.7,755 sq.m. The construction of 4 no. workshop buildings (totalling c. 1,133 sq.m). Relocation of existing vehicular (only) entrance along Herbert Road. Permission is also sought for parking within the Ardmore Studios property (including in proximity to Ardmore House (Protected Structure No. B21)). This entails a modification to WCC Reg. Ref. 19/1208 (Condition 12a) to allow use of this temporary parking for the duration of the construction period associated with the current application. All associated site development works, landscaping, boundary treatments, parking and services provision

Demolition of existing administrative building (c185 sqm) security building (c29 sqm) and workshop (c169 sqm) and construction of a new film studio building comprising a stage area (c2017 sqm) and a 5 storey support building comprising support spaces, stores / props, waiting areas, changing areas, hair / make up, production offices / admin, loading areas, plant, and associated ancillary areas. Total gross floor area of the new film studio building (stage & administrative building) is c 4049 sqm, undercroft car park replacing existing surface car parking along with additional surface car parking and provision of temporary car parking within Ardmore Studios site (for duration of construction period) including in proximity to Ardmore House (Protected Structure No B21). Provision of a new single store security building (c19 sqm) and redesign of main site entrance and internal road layout, along with new footpaths, cycle parking, control points, security gates and deliveries / layby. Relocation of existing pillars from main entrance to the avenue within the Ardmore site. All associated site development works, landscaping, boundary treatments and services provision

Retention of 3 no. single storey film studio workshops (Workshop no 9: c.306sqm; Workshop 10: c.286sqm; Workshop 11: c.248sqm), all similar in scale, design and finishes to other permitted workshops on the property. All associated works and services provision.

Construction of a new single storey extension to the front of existing two storey end of terrace dwelling

Alterations to the permitted single-storey security cabin (c.22 sq.m.)(currently under construction) permitted under WCC Reg. Ref. 19/1208. Permission for provision of signage (c.1 sq.m.). Permission is also sought to retain the 2 no. original piers (associated with Ardmore House) at the entrance to the studios, which were permitted to be removed under WCC Reg. Ref. 19/1208. All associated works and services provision