A prime plot of land at near High Wycombe, also known as Culden Faw, is slated for temporary usage for filming purposes, including the construction of temporary film sets.

From March 25 to September 15, the land will be used for an exciting 25-week filming project, including site preparation, rehearsals, filming, and dismantling (strike) stages, if plans get the go-ahead. 

The specifics of the film, including the title and cast, remain under wraps.

This is just one of the many planning applications submitted to Buckinghamshire Council this week. 

24/05550/FUL | Application for tempororary use of land for film-making purposes

The site chosen for the film set, housing temporary structures such as an outbuilding, an "electricity substation", "telegraph poles", a gravel hardstanding area, bee hives and post and rail fencing, was selected to ensure minimum interference with the surrounding greenery, landscape plus local amenities, yet offering safe access for construction vehicles, crew and visitors.

As a part of the project, significant production activity at the site will primarily occur during the rehearsal and filming stage, from July 1 to August 18.

Most of this work will take place on weekdays, with exact dates and times to be confirmed.

According to an inside source, "during preparation phases, crew (e.g. "carpenters) will usually arrive on site between 7am to 9am."

Both before and after the filming phase, with so many hands on deck including the cast and crew, the potential for noise disturbances during the temporary 25-week duration of project has been addressed, stating in particular that the "noise will be managed properly, thanks to effective response mechanisms the production company will put in place."

The filming project is anticipated to bring significant economic gains to Fawley area of Wycombe.

The creators predict that the local services and facilities will be boosted by an enhanced supply chain, and the local economy will benefit from direct as well as indirect and induced multipliers, thus outweighing any temporary inconvenience to the landscape.

24/05486/FUL | Construction of two outdoor synthetic turf floodlit padel tennis courts

Meanwhile, Hazlemere Tennis Club has has submitted plans to extend and convert part of their synthetic bowls green into two outdoor synthetic turf floodlit paddle courts.

The club, currently boasts five outdoor floodlit synthetic clay doubles tennis courts.

The extensions are likely to be partially noticeable from neighbouring homes to the north and east.

24/05527/FUL | Installation of 43 x replacement windows to front and side elevations of Union Baptist Church 

The Union Baptist Church in Easton Street, High Wycombe is asking for permission to install 43 replacement windows on its front and side facades.

The specific design and period style of the windows have not been specified.