"Londoners could soon see brand new film and TV studios in the capital as developers unveil their plans to regenerate an industrial site in Camden into a world-class creative district. Camden Film Quarter has submitted plans to build cutting-edge production stages in Kentish Town, alongside new affordable housing, open public spaces and educational hubs. The company says its vision is to create a UK-first film studios hub in the heart of the city, capitalising on Camden's creative talent and bringing opportunities to the community."
"The applicant adds that the new state-of-the-art facilities, including for visual effects, animation and post-production, will rival and surpass those of New York, Los Angeles and others, positioning the site as London's premier film and TV quarter. Camden Film Quarter is backed by investment firm Yoo Capital, which owns the closed-off and unwelcoming industrial Regis Road site between Kentish Town Tube station and Grafton Road."
"The firm is also behind the redevelopment of the area beneath Shepherd's Bush Market, the Kensington Olympia and this year saw plans approved to convert the Shaftesbury Theatre into a new Soho hotel and permanent home for Cirque du Soleil. If planning permission is granted, according to developers the regeneration will bring 1,370 jobs to the area for the three-year construction period. The council approved the masterplan for the redevelopment in March this year but the latest submission has triggered objections from local residents."
Camden Film Quarter has proposed regenerating the closed Regis Road industrial site in Kentish Town into a mixed creative district featuring cutting-edge production stages and state-of-the-art visual effects, animation and post-production facilities. Plans include open public spaces, cycle lanes, pedestrian routes, educational hubs and two high-rise towers intended to deliver at least 500 affordable homes. Yoo Capital, which purchased the site in 2023, backs the proposal and cites other local redevelopment projects. Developers project 1,370 construction jobs over three years and claim the facilities will rival those in New York and Los Angeles. Recent submissions have prompted objections from local residents.
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