Filming in Wandsworth: permits and fees
Wandsworth covers Clapham Junction, Battersea, Balham, and Putney, with Battersea Park as the borough's flagship filming location.
Who issues permits
Wandsworth’s filming team issues permits for council-managed land and streets. Battersea Park is managed by Wandsworth and has a dedicated events and filming booking service.
Process
Apply to Wandsworth’s filming team. Standard five working days minimum. Battersea Park should be booked well in advance — demand is high, particularly for large exterior shoots.
Fees
Standard London borough rates. Battersea Park location hire fees apply separately.
What’s covered
Streets across Battersea, Clapham Junction, Balham, Tooting, and Putney. Battersea Park, Tooting Bec Common, Wandsworth Common, and Putney Heath.
Typical restrictions
Battersea Power Station is privately managed — entirely separate from the council. Clapham Junction rail station involves Network Rail separately. Battersea Park summer events fill the calendar — check availability early.
Contact
- Email: filming@wandsworth.gov.uk
- Web: wandsworth.gov.uk/filming
Apply on the Wandsworth Council website → wandsworth.gov.uk
FAQ
- Who issues this filming permit?
- London Borough of Wandsworth 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 5 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?
- London Borough of Wandsworth 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 London Borough of Wandsworth's filming page at https://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/filming. Submit your dates, locations, crew numbers, and equipment list. Expect a risk-assessment request and, for larger shoots, a pre-filming meeting.