HOLLYWOOD may be coming to High Wycombe as a major production company has submitted plans for a multi-million pound film studio site.
Stage Fifty has submitted plans for a permanent eight-stage film studio designed for the world's top film and high-end TV programme-makers.
The plan is to turn a 26-acre site just off the M40 near High Wycombe into a film studio delivering 1,200 jobs to the area.
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The plans include tree screening and green walls on the stage buildings to blend in with the tree line and soften the view for the studio's neighbours in Claymoor Park.
James Enright, CEO of Stage Fifty, said: "We want to build a sustainable studio that the people of Wycombe are proud of, one that will create exciting new jobs for the community and generate around £305m GVA.
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"As soon as we have a decision from the council, everything can happen in a short timeframe as the design of our innovative sound stages means we can build quickly. Once the studio is fully operational, it will support around 750 full-time jobs and 450 indirect jobs in the supply chain. And we'll develop the skills of young local people by offering traineeships and industry placements at Wycombe Film Studios through Stage Fifty's Academy of Creative and Technical Arts (ACTA)
"Our goal is to build a studio that is not only sustainable in its construction but a place where people are excited to work in the heart of Buckinghamshire. Ultimately, we want Wycombe Film Studios to set the benchmark, attracting filmmakers from all over the world."
Plans include specially designed cladding with faded grading will help the stages merge with the landscape and skyline.
Claymoor Park resident, Alan France, said: "The team at Stage Fifty have been really helpful and interested in being a good neighbour from the start of the project. They've taken our feedback on board and have tried to adjust their plan to meet our requests. This is a unique opportunity to bring a prestigious high-growth business and the jobs associated with it to land designated as a strategic employment area."
Stage Fifty say they plan to build environmentally friendly studios designed to "harmonise with the surroundings."
Across the site, carbon has been designed out of the scheme to reduce the studio's carbon footprint, and solar photovoltaic panels will be used where possible.
One resident has given their support for the plans.
Claymoor Park resident, Alan France, said: "The team at Stage Fifty have been really helpful and interested in being a good neighbour from the start of the project.
"They've taken our feedback on board and have tried to adjust their plan to meet our requests. This is a unique opportunity to bring a prestigious high-growth business and the jobs associated with it to land designated as a strategic employment area."
Buckinghamshire Council is expected to reach a decision in January 2023.
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