News | Is Camden about to get a new film hub?

It has been reported that Camden could gain 'cutting edge' new film studios.

London could soon welcome a major new creative district as developers propose transforming an industrial site in north London into state-of-the-art film and television studios.

Author | Sophie T

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Camden Film Quarter has submitted plans for “cutting-edge” production facilities in Kentish Town, alongside affordable housing, public spaces and educational centres. The company says it aims to establish the first UK film studios hub in the heart of the capital, tapping into Camden’s creative talent and creating opportunities for the local community.

Camden Council approved the masterplan in March, but the latest proposals have drawn a mixed response from residents.

Immediate reaction

Some locals have criticised the plans, arguing that the blocks of flats are “squeezed into” one end of the development and that neighbouring houses would be overshadowed by the studios. Others have raised concerns over the proposed heights of the towers, describing them as “extreme” or inappropriate for the area.

Local resident Jane Thompson said she was initially “thrilled” by the studio plans but was “shocked” to see social housing positioned near a recycling centre. Jane described the proposal as “truly a disgusting idea.” Some residents are calling on the council to extend the public consultation period, noting that the current deadline of 14 December is too short.

Wider impact and background

Camden Film Quarter is backed by investment firm Yoo Capital, which acquired the Regis Road site, located between Kentish Town Tube station and Grafton Road, in 2023. Yoo Capital is also behind redevelopment projects beneath Shepherd’s Bush Market and at Kensington Olympia, and this year received approval to convert the Saville Theatre into a hotel and permanent home for Cirque du Soleil.

The masterplan includes new educational hubs for the National Film and Television School and the London Screen Academy. If planning permission is granted, the regeneration is expected to create 1,370 jobs during the three-year construction period.