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Apply to film or hold an event in Westminster

Only complete the fields that are relevant to your application. If you have any problems please email [email protected].

What are you applying for?

Organiser details

Files must be less than 5MB
Unlimited number of files can be uploaded to this field.
5 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, png, bmp, txt, html, odf, pdf, doc, docx, ppt, pptx, xls, xlsx.

Production details

Please note, Westminster City Council does not have the legal powers to authorise protests, marches or demonstrations. The Metropolitan Police are the lead public agency for protests and demonstrations.

Find further information about letting the police know about a protest.

Where do you want to film?
Equipment list
Activity list
Dressing, effects or content used on public highways and in parks
Files must be less than 5MB
Unlimited number of files can be uploaded to this field.
5 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, png, bmp, html, odf, pdf, doc, docx, ppt, pptx.
Files must be less than 5MB
Unlimited number of files can be uploaded to this field.
5 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, png, bmp, html, odf, pdf, doc, docx, ppt, pptx, xls, xlsx.

Optional requirements

Do you require any additional council services?

Traffic management

Type of traffic management
Intermittent traffic controls require at least 15 working days' notice.
Road closures may require up to 12 weeks' notice.
Files must be less than 5MB
Unlimited number of files can be uploaded to this field.
5 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, png, bmp, eps, tif, pict, psd, txt, rtf, html, odf, pdf, doc, docx, ppt, pptx, xls, xlsx, xml, avi, mov, mp3, ogg, wav.

Yellow line dispensation

Dispensations are intended for exceptional vehicles that cannot be accommodated in car parks. We recommend giving at least 10 working days' notice for filming and event related dispensations.

Duration Daily charge per vehicle
Day 1 £44
Days 2 to 5 £48
Days 6 to 7 £72
Dispensation type
Please note that we are less likely to approve dispensations on double yellow lines.
Dispensation type
Please note that we are less likely to approve dispensations on double yellow lines.
Dispensation type
Please note that we are less likely to approve dispensations on double yellow lines.
Dispensation type
Please note that we are less likely to approve dispensations on double yellow lines.
Dispensation type
Please note that we are less likely to approve dispensations on double yellow lines.

If you need more than 5 dispensations, please contact your officer once they have been assigned.

Parking bay suspension

Suspensions are only available for technical, action or exceptional vehicles that cannot be accommodated in car parks.

We require at least 10 working days' notice.

View the prices for parking suspensions.

Type of bay
These bay types incur an additional charge
Type of bay
These bay types incur an additional charge2
Type of bay
These bay types incur an additional charge3
Type of bay
These bay types incur an additional charge4
Type of bay
These bay types incur an additional charge5

If you need more than 5 suspensions, please contact your officer once they have been assigned.

Crane or platform licence

You may need permission or a licence to put any cranes or platforms on a public highway. Your officer can advise you once they have been assigned.

We require at least 15 working days' notice.
Files must be less than 5MB
Unlimited number of files can be uploaded to this field.
5 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, png, bmp, eps, tif, pict, psd, txt, rtf, html, odf, pdf, doc, docx, ppt, pptx, xls, xlsx, xml, avi, mov, mp3, ogg, wav.
Type of closure

Temporary structure

You need a temporary structure licence to build certain items in a public area.

Files must be less than 5MB
Unlimited number of files can be uploaded to this field.
5 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, png, bmp, eps, tif, pict, psd, txt, rtf, html, odf, pdf, doc, docx, ppt, pptx, xls, xlsx, xml, avi, mov, mp3, ogg, wav.

Sustainability

We have a responsibility to promote environmentally responsible and sustainable film making.

Air Pollution in London is a serious problem.

We are asking all film crews using generators to join "The Generator Project", so we can work together to cut emissions.

By selecting yes, you'll be added to the Generator Project mailing list.

Declaration and guidelines

1. I acknowledge that no future actions or communications from representatives of Westminster City Council constitute an agreement or an intention to enter into any formal Agreement, or create any rights or obligations of any kind whatsoever relating to any transaction(s) contemplated in communications to date or in the future, unless and until a License Agreement or Letter of No Objection is executed and delivered, and then only to the extent set out therein.

2. In consideration of the City of Westminster Council authorising us to operate equipment or machinery, we the undersigned hereby agree to indemnify and save harmless the City of Westminster Council, their servants and agents from and against all actions in law or in equity, damages statutory or common law losses, costs, charges and expenses arising in any manner whatsoever out of the transportation, erection, dismantling and or use of the above-mentioned equipment or machinery and associated activities, whether by means of defect (latent or otherwise) in the said equipment or machinery or otherwise pursuant to the authorised use of the equipment or machinery as aforesaid, save to the extent that such actions, claims and/ or proceedings arise from the negligent act or omission of the City of Westminster, its servants and agents.

3. I confirm that the aforementioned company, organisation or individual will indemnify the City of Westminster, its servants and agents against any claims or proceedings arising directly of any injury to persons or damage to property as a result of the agreed activities and other related activities which take place on the public highway in the City of Westminster, save to the extent that such actions, claims and/or proceedings arise from the negligent act or omission of the City of Westminster, its servants or agents.

4. I confirm that whilst operating in the City of Westminster the aforementioned company, organisation or individual will have public liability insurance with a minimum limit of indemnity to the sum of £5 million in respect of any one accident or a series of accidents arising out of their activities. If I do not hold public liability insurance I will inform the City of Westminster of an alternative company, organisation or individual who has agreed to provide this indemnity.

5. I confirm that the aforementioned company, organisation or individual’s insurers have been informed of all activities described by this application, and that a risk assessment has been carried out. I further confirm that the aforementioned company, organisation or individual shall not raise any claim for compensation against the City of Westminster Council if any or all activities described by this application have been partially or fully cancelled due to circumstances beyond the control of the City of Westminster Council.

6. For the purposes of the Electronic Communications Act 2000, the signatory to this declaration on behalf of the applicant certifies that an electronic signature is a valid means of establishing the authenticity of all data and communications contained in this declaration.

 

I have read and agree to the declaration above

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