Filming on or next to the highway requires Surrey County Council (SCC) agreement. Charges are applicable, depending on requirements. The following charges will be made when filming on the highway:
- One off charge per permit (non-refundable).
- Street filming administration fees cover all street 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:
| What's included in the cost | The cost |
|---|---|
| Crew – up to 5 people | £55 |
| Crew – 6 to 10 people | £75 |
| Crew – 11 to 20 people | £105 |
| Crew – 21 to 30 people | £160 |
| Crew – 31 to 40 people | £210 |
| Crew – 40+ people | £260 |
| Crew – 60+ people | Price on application |
| Traffic management requests | £260 per application plus relevant permit fee |
| Charity - up to 10 people | £30 |
| Charity - 10+ people | Price on application |
| Student (local) - up to 10 people | No fee |
| Student (local) - 10+ people | £30 |
| Student (non-local) - up to 10 people | £30 |
| Student (non-local) - 10+people | Price 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.
SCC officer time
Hourly rate £75 (Plus VAT)
Chargeable when:
- The Film Officer or Highways Officer is required to make arrangements for a production or be present on location.
- A shoot is subject to specific requirements and a Film Officer or Highways Officer has to attend the shoot, for example, to ensure compliance
- A Film Officer is called to the location to investigate a complaint and that complaint is found to be valid.
- There is a breach of a filming licence / Code of Practice and the Film Officer has to investigate.
- The Film Officer or Highways Officer has to clear up after a production for example, by arranging a re-instatement, removing unit signs, clearing rubbish.
- Site visits/recces to locations.