Filming in Brighton & Hove: permits and fees
Brighton & Hove manages filming permits across the seafront, the Lanes, North Laine, and the South Downs coastal edge.
Who issues permits
Brighton & Hove’s filming team handles applications for council-controlled streets and open spaces. The Palace Pier and seafront amusement areas are privately managed with separate permissions required.
Process
Apply via Brighton & Hove’s filming service with at least five working days notice. Seafront shoots require coordination with the seafront management team. Road closures in the Lanes need three weeks due to restricted access constraints.
Fees
Standard council filming fees. Seafront access charges may apply for larger shoots with vehicles on the promenade.
What’s covered
Streets including the Lanes and North Laine, the seafront promenade as a public highway, Brighton and Hove beach as public beach, council parks including Preston Park, and council civic buildings.
Typical restrictions
Palace Pier and the Brighton i360 are privately managed. Tourist months (June–September) limit practical shooting windows in the Lanes. Seafront drone operations require CAA authorisation and council agreement.
Contact
Apply on the Brighton & Hove website → brighton-hove.gov.uk