We have been asked by Reselton Property to alert the community to a planning application they have submitted to Richmond Council to extend temporary use for some of the buildings to be used for film production. This is in addition to the applications that have already been submitted to redevelop the site which are now likely to be considered in September 2022.
Reselton Property announcement for the community on temporary use of the site
Reselton Property Ltd, who own the Stag Brewery are in discussions with a number of major film production companies who wish to use the Stag Brewery site for film production. Reselton are planning to renew the temporary planning consent and will shortly be submitting a planning application for this use. The application will be made on the basis of a temporary use which would endure whilst the plans for the redevelopment of the site are under consideration by Richmond Council and The Mayor of London.
Whilst most of the filming and post production activity will take place within the existing buildings there will be some external street scene filming and this will involve the erection of temporary sets in the external yard areas. Visual changes into the site will be kept to a minimum and hours for filming will be restricted.
It is the intention of the Landlord and the tenants to maintain close relationships with local residents to ensure there is no adverse disturbance caused by this temporary use of the site and in due course further information will be given to ensure strong channels of communications are employed throughout.
Our view on this proposal
MBCG see no objection to continued use of the site for filming use pending an outcome of the planning process. It would keep activity on the site, rather than laying idle, and creates opportunities for local businesses/services and potential jobs associated with the filming crews/management.
We understand the main warehouse to the east of Ship Lane will be the main focus of activity and will be sound-proofed, but there will still be some external filming.
Local residents, especially those living nearest the site, may wish to propose planning conditions to the application to deal with such issues as noise, floodlighting, traffic/parking, security etc; with a view to minimising disruption and nuisance.
The new application for 5 years temporary use will be made public very shortly so if you have any concerns do write to Richmond and ask for any planning conditions you would like applied to avoid nuisance/disruption.
Want to know more ?
The planning application is still being validated so detailed documents are not yet available. Keep an eye on the Council’s website for updates. Type in in the brewery postcode SW14 7ET in the search box.
We would expect the Council to consult with the community in Mortlake prior to making a decision on this application.
The planning officer who deals with the brewery site overall is Lucy Thatcher. Lucy’s email is Lucy.Thatcher@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk