Huge expansion granted permission at Pinewood Studios
Plans for a massive new expansion and nature reserve at Pinewood Studios have been approved by Buckinghamshire Council.
The 1.4 million square foot expansion will see the creation of 21 new sound stages, a backlot filming space, education and training hub as well as a publicly accessible nature reserve.
It is expected to create more than 8,000 new jobs in the area along with generating £640 million in the UK economy. Bringing the total number of sound stages at the Studios to 51, it will make Pinewood the biggest studio complex in the world.
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Along with the new sound stages, the plans will deliver a 63 acre nature reserve to the north of the existing studio site at Alderbourne Farm, which will protect existing habits, improve local biodiversity and provide new footpaths.
Pinewood Group Corporate Affairs Director, Andrew M Smith OBE DL, said: “We’re delighted Buckinghamshire Council has approved our plans for the expansion of Pinewood Studios and new nature reserve at Alderbourne Farm.
“This development will provide invaluable resources to the British film and TV sector, consolidate Pinewood’s status as the UK’s leading production site, deliver significant benefits to our local community and encourage new talent to join the industry.”
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