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Filming and Photography Fees

Charges are applicable and based on the nature, size, scale, and duration of the filming / photography event.

The following charges will be made when using our land:

  • administration fees cover all filming included at one location in a single permit application.  Multiple locations may be submitted on a single application; however, each location may require an individual permit.  Additional permit applications or amendments may incur further charges

This includes using car parks, parks and countryside spaces, and business parks owned or managed by us. 

What's included in the costCost (per half day)
Crew - up to 5 people£80
Crew - 6 to 10 people£100
Crew - 11 to 20 people£125
Crew - 21 to 30 people£150
Crew - 31 to 40 people£200
Crew - 40+ peoplePrice on application
Drone filming Price on application
Traffic management requestsContact SCC
Charity - up to 10 people£40
Charity - 10+ peoplePrice on application
Student (local) - up to 10 peopleNo fee
Student (local) - 10+ people£30
Student (non-local) - up to 10 people£30
Student (non-local) - 10+peoplePrice on application
Film Base UnitsPrice on application


Student fees: local refers to students whose place of study is based within Surrey.

Prices are subject to VAT (20%) and are subject to increase on 1st April each year. 

GBC officer time: Hourly rate £75.  Chargeable when out of hours access to sites is required.