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A new kind of studio
A creative hub with technology and skills development at its heart
An integrated and masterplanned development totalling 1.8m sq ft
Flexible spaces for all aspects of screen-based production
A unique media campus at the heart of the West London cluster
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A new kind of studio
A creative hub with technology and skills development at its heart
An integrated and masterplanned development totalling 1.8m sq ft
Flexible spaces for all aspects of screen-based production
A unique media campus at the heart of the West London cluster
Statement on the planning decision by the Secretary of State:
Robert Laycock, Marlow Studios CEO:
"We are very pleased with the decision by the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government to approve our planning application for Marlow Studios.
"The determination is a real vote of confidence in the UK and in its creative industries. This is a meaningful decision for anyone who believes in the UK’s future, our nation’s creative genius, and our unmatched capability to inspire the world.
"For Buckinghamshire, this is a powerful vote of confidence in the coming generations. Regenerating a poorly landfilled site to enable new careers and pass on exceptional skills in this world-beating British industry is the right decision.
"It’s a signal to investors who aim for high quality development, done in the right way, through outstanding design that brings sustainable opportunities and benefits to their community. The decision is clear in its assessment that Marlow Studios will attract global investment, help the UK maintain its competitive creative edge, and will strengthen the West London film cluster.
"We know that Marlow Studios will be a media campus like no other – offering the world’s creative businesses a bespoke facility, leading in emerging technology and design that drives creativity and storytelling.
"The global creative sector is growing fast, with a pace of change that is driving new investment. New platforms, new technology, including AI and new ways of telling stories require a different approach. Marlow Studios will be the campus that drives creative collaboration for the coming era.
"We are grateful for all the support shown us through this process, particularly from young people and those committed to training our next generation of artists and creatives. For the UK to retain its leading position in the creative sector, we need talent, technology and the right facilities that can take us forward into a new age of storytelling.
"We will be providing further information on next steps to those within local communities and others as soon as we can. In the meantime, if you have any questions please contact us on info@marlow.film or media@marlow.film."
"We are very pleased with the decision by the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government to approve our planning application for Marlow Studios.
"The determination is a real vote of confidence in the UK and in its creative industries. This is a meaningful decision for anyone who believes in the UK’s future, our nation’s creative genius, and our unmatched capability to inspire the world.
"For Buckinghamshire, this is a powerful vote of confidence in the coming generations. Regenerating a poorly landfilled site to enable new careers and pass on exceptional skills in this world-beating British industry is the right decision.
"It’s a signal to investors who aim for high quality development, done in the right way, through outstanding design that brings sustainable opportunities and benefits to their community. The decision is clear in its assessment that Marlow Studios will attract global investment, help the UK maintain its competitive creative edge, and will strengthen the West London film cluster.
"We know that Marlow Studios will be a media campus like no other – offering the world’s creative businesses a bespoke facility, leading in emerging technology and design that drives creativity and storytelling.
"The global creative sector is growing fast, with a pace of change that is driving new investment. New platforms, new technology, including AI and new ways of telling stories require a different approach. Marlow Studios will be the campus that drives creative collaboration for the coming era.
"We are grateful for all the support shown us through this process, particularly from young people and those committed to training our next generation of artists and creatives. For the UK to retain its leading position in the creative sector, we need talent, technology and the right facilities that can take us forward into a new age of storytelling.
"We will be providing further information on next steps to those within local communities and others as soon as we can. In the meantime, if you have any questions please contact us on info@marlow.film or media@marlow.film."
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Media Updates
Financial Times
26 / 11 / 2025
UK ministers approve £750mn Marlow studios development
Marlow Studios has been given planning permission by ministers in a decision seen as a test of government commitment to investment and support for the UK creative industries.
The Guardian
26 / 11 / 2025
Ministers approve £750m Marlow Film Studios development after review
Ministers have approved a £750m Hollywood-style film and TV studios in Marlow. The Marlow Studios project has received high-profile backing from film-makers including Sam Mendes, James Cameron, and Paul Greengrass.
City AM
26 / 11 / 2025
James Cameron-backed Marlow Film Studios approved
Plans for a £750m film studio in Buckinghamshire, which are backed by the likes of James Cameron, have been given the green light by the government. The decision was released by the government just hours before the Budget.
Variety
26 / 11 / 2025
Marlow Studios, James Cameron-Backed $1 Billion Facility in U.K., Gets Government Approval
“The secretary of state’s determination is a real vote of confidence in the U.K. and in its creative industries. It is very welcome news,” said Robert Laycock, CEO of Marlow Studios.
Screen Daily
26 / 11 / 2025
£750m Marlow Film Studios plans approved by UK government
Planning permission for the studios, spearheaded by Robert Laycock, chief executive of Marlow Film Studios, has now been approved by Secretary of State Steve Reed.
Deadline
26 / 11 / 2025
James Cameron-Backed $1BN UK Film Studio Given Greenlight By UK Government
The proposal includes 18 soundstages and a skills academy aiming to “harness AI and the digital revolution to revolutionise the art of storytelling.”
Creative UK
31 / 10 / 2025
New campaign to ‘demystify’ jobs in the creative industries for young people
Campaign supported by Netflix, Channel 4, Ubisoft and others aims to launch more young people from underrepresented backgrounds into careers in the creative industries.
The Week
03 / 10 / 2025
Hooray for Brollywood: the UK’s film industry is booming – for now
“Brollywood” is booming, after years of struggle. The UK’s film and and TV studios and soundstages are “running at full capacity”, and production revenues have reached £5.6 billion in 2024, up 31% from the previous year.
BBC News
17 / 09 / 2025
US firms pledge £150bn investment in UK as tech deal signed
The UK government says it has secured £150bn worth of US investment which it hopes will create 7,600 jobs.
Screen Daily
11 / 08 / 2025
“It’s the Wild West,” says James Cameron of the use of generative AI in film
James Cameron has said generative AI is the “next big wave in cinema technology” and “a genie that has been released from the bottle”.
The Times
15 / 07 / 2025
Meta’s Joel Kaplan: The UK can lead in AI
The UK is better placed than most countries to establish itself as a major AI power.
financial times
25 / 06 / 2025
Creativity is one industry where the UK really could work magic
Given the leading role the UK has in global creative industries, there should be more focus on the virtuous cycle of investment and embracing new technology.
the standard
23 / 06 / 2025
Creative industries to get £380m boost ahead of industrial strategy launch
Britain’s film, music and video game industries are set to receive millions of pounds of investment as the Government seeks to ensure the UK’s place as a creative superpower.
The hollywood reporter
08 / 05 / 2025
How London became the new Hollywood
Tax incentives and saner politics are turning Britain’s capital into a mecca for streamers, studios and stars.
Key Data
4000
Jobs created in film, HETV, tech and the local community
700,000
sq ft of flexible creative working spaces
18
State of the art sound stages
$1bn+
A home for blockbuster creation and sector creativity
Contact Us
For general enquiries contact us at
hello@marlow.film
For media enquiries contact us at
media@marlow.film
hello@marlow.film
For media enquiries contact us at
media@marlow.film
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