Planning application
Longcross Studios Chobham Lane Longcross Chertsey KT16 0EE
Works: Demolition
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Cross boundary application for full planning permission for the phased partial redevelopment of the Longcross Studios site including the demolition of existing buildings, erection of new sound stages, ancillary buildings, retention and creation of backlot facilities, car parking, and associated works to support the existing use of the site as a film studio (Use Class E(g)(iii)).
As published by the council, reference RU.25/1270
Application record
- Reference
- RU.25/1270
- Type
- Full
- Status
- REGISTERED
- Received
- 26 Sep 2025
- Validated
- 26 Sep 2025
- Postcode
- KT16 0EE
Site history
Applications at this address on the Runnymede register
This site has had 4 applications since 2024: 3 approved, 0 refused.
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RU.25/1392 Granted
Longcross Studios Chobham Lane Longcross Chertsey KT16 0EE
Details pursuant to Discharge Condition 7 (SuDS) of planning permission RU.23/1712 Construction of a workshop building on existing hardstanding and associated works
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RU.24/1446 Granted
Longcross Studios, Chobham Lane, Longcross, Chertsey, KT16 0EE
Re-alignment of the fence line to the west of the Discovery Building, including a new pedestrian turnstile and gate access point within the fence, alongside the erection of two CCTV security cameras.
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RU.23/1712 Granted
Longcross Studios Chobham Lane Longcross Chertsey KT16 0EE
Construction of a workshop building on existing hardstanding and associated works
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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26 Sep 2025
Received by Runnymede
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30 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 21 November 2025, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Runnymede took a median of 46 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
108 documents on file for this application
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Longcross Studios Chobham Lane Longcross Chertsey KT16 0EE
Details pursuant to Discharge Condition 7 (SuDS) of planning permission RU.23/1712 Construction of a workshop building on existing hardstanding and associated works
Granted Conditions 3 docs -
Longcross North Data Centre Campus CHOBHAM LANE CHERTSEY KT16 0EE
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Granted Conditions 4 docs -
Longcross North - Longcross Studios Chobham Lane Chertsey KT16 0EE
Details pursuant to Discharge Condition 2 (drainage) of planning permission RU.25/0213 Full planning permission for the retention of film studio workshop building 1 (previously granted temporary planning permission under reference RU.19/1851 and RU.23/0651)
Granted Conditions 4 docs -
Longcross Studios Chobham Lane Longcross Chertsey KT16 0EE
Construction of a workshop building on existing hardstanding and associated works
Granted 18 docs -
Longcross North Chobham Lane Longcross Chertsey KT16 0EE
Details pursuant to Condition 22 (Car park management and allocation) of planning permission RU.20/1206 [Hybrid planning application: full planning application for a re-configured discovery building car park (to that approved under RU.17/1191); retention of the stage 2 building and associated hardstanding; Outline planning permission sought for proposed sports provision, public open space and associated landscaping; vehicular access, drop-off and car parking to the railway station; and associated engineering works (all matters reserved) and proposed security fence (all matters reserved except layout)]
Granted Conditions 6 docsSmall domestic -
Longcross North Chobham Lane Chertsey KT16 0EE
Details pursant to Condition 3 (surfacing materials), 4 (Badger survey), 5 (Construction Environmental Management Plan), 6 (Construction Transport Management Plan) and 8 (Relacement Trees and Hedging) of planning permission RU.20/1436 (foul water pumping station with associated compound area, permanent access and extended parking bay to Chobham Lane to be formed incorporating alterations to public footway).
Granted Trees 11 docs
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