Author: Jane Croft

Sky Studios Elstree is facing challenges in expanding its UK film studios due to a planning decision blocking the construction. Despite the setback, the company plans to appeal, hoping for government support for economic growth through new studio developments. The proposed expansion, Sky Studios Elstree North, aimed to create 2,000 new jobs and attract more production investment. In a similar scenario, a rejected planning application for Marlow Film Studios has garnered attention, with high-profile backing from industry experts. This development, if approved by ministers, could create 4,000 jobs and add significant new soundstage space to the UK. Alongside these projects,…