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Council officers recommend approval for Amazon MGM Studios' Bray Film Studios redevelopment plan
Overview
Planning officers for the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead have recommended that Amazon MGM Studios' major redevelopment proposal for Bray Film Studios be approved at a meeting on 22 October. The plans include building six new sound stages, a multi-storey car park, and refurbishing the Grade II listed Down Place House to serve as a main production office.
Key points
- Council planning officers have advised that Amazon MGM Studios' revamp of Bray Film Studios should be granted permission.
- The proposals include constructing six new sound stages and a multi-storey car park.
- The historic Water Oakley site was previously home to Hammer Films and used for classic horror movies.
- Amazon acquired the studios in 2024 and has used the site for productions such as The Rings of Power and Citadel.
- Plans also involve refurbishing the Grade II listed Down Place House as a main production office and introducing a shuttle bus service for production teams.