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Filming and photography in Westminster

We welcome filming and photography applications and our team is on hand to help you plan a safe and successful shoot.

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How to apply

Please complete our application form to apply to film or hold an event in Westminster.

Apply to film or hold an event in Westminster

We will review your application based on the information you have provided, which includes checking for parallel event and filming activity, and ensuring you meet our published timelines.

Your application must include:

  • a description of the scene or scenes to be filmed
  • the total numbers of cast and crew
  • a list of any proposed equipment, including but not limited to lighting, generators, green screens, any lifting equipment, for example cranes, cherry pickers and so on, or structures
  • parking requirements
  • traffic management requirements, such as traffic holds or a road closure

While site plans are very helpful to explain your activity, the above details should be included in the written application and not solely included on a site plan.

If once you’ve applied, you notify us of additional information that significantly changes your activity, or make additional operational requests we may not be able to facilitate this if these fall outside of our published timelines. We will continue to accommodate your filming to the best of our ability, however it is your responsibility to ensure information is shared and that the required submissions are sent to us in a timely manner or we may decline your request.

Published: 27 January 2021

Last updated: 25 March 2024