Filming in High Peak: permits and fees
High Peak Borough Council manages filming across the district, from Chapel-en-le-Frith's medieval streets to Old Glossop's stone-built village at the edge of the Peak District.
Who issues permits
High Peak Borough Council handles filming on council-managed public spaces and provides coordination for street filming within the district. The Peak District National Park Authority manages moorland and upland locations within the national park boundary, which covers much of the western High Peak. Derbyshire County Council handles highway closures and traffic management on A-roads and classified roads.
Process
Contact High Peak Borough Council for public land and local highway filming. Allow three weeks for standard applications; longer for road closures in the narrow streets of Chapel-en-le-Frith or Old Glossop. For filming on the surrounding moorland and upland areas, contact the Peak District National Park Authority directly.
Fees
Fees are set on application and depend on the production’s scale and impact. Location fees apply for council-owned parks and public spaces. Derbyshire County Council charges for traffic management and road closures on county highways.
What’s covered
Chapel-en-le-Frith town centre and surrounding streets, including the medieval Market Place. Old Glossop and the older stone-built quarters of Glossop. District parks and public open spaces. Council car parks and civic buildings. The borough does not manage Peak District National Park land or National Trust properties.
Typical restrictions
The Peak District National Park boundary covers much of the western High Peak district — any filming on moorland, upland, or access land within the national park requires Peak District National Park Authority permission, which has its own environmental and access conditions. Chapel-en-le-Frith’s narrow streets are difficult for unit bases and large vehicles; advance planning is essential. Old Glossop has a Conservation Area designation. Winter filming on the high moors is subject to severe weather disruption.
Contact
- Email: customer.services@highpeak.gov.uk
- Web: highpeak.gov.uk
Apply via High Peak Borough Council → highpeak.gov.uk
FAQ
- Who issues this filming permit?
- High Peak Borough Council issues filming permits for its area. Applications go through the council's filming / events team — not the local parks department or police, although those may also be consulted.
- How long is the lead time?
- Allow at least 21 working days. Complex applications involving road closures, drone use, or multiple locations need more — plan 2–4 weeks ahead where possible.
- What's the typical cost?
- High Peak Borough Council quotes filming fees case-by-case based on scale, duration, and public-realm impact. Small documentary crews are often charged an admin fee only; feature-film shoots involving road closures cost meaningfully more.
- What does this permit cover?
- The permit typically covers streets, parks, civic buildings. Private property and other national-body land (e.g. Crown Estate, National Trust, Royal Parks) may need separate consent.
- How do I apply?
- Apply via High Peak Borough Council's filming page at https://www.highpeak.gov.uk. Submit your dates, locations, crew numbers, and equipment list. Expect a risk-assessment request and, for larger shoots, a pre-filming meeting.