Filming on-Street

Planning to film on the streets in Haringey or Waltham Forest?

All planned street filming must be cleared with the film office. You can either:

• phone 020 8489 6903 for an initial conversation, or
• apply online at Haringey Film App website (external link)

What we will do

• we will check there are no streetworks planned for your location on that specific day, and can book you in as an on-street activity - giving you precedence over any other private street activities subsequently applied for.
• any filming on the public highway must be covered by a public liability insurance policy of at least £2 million, with a £5 million minimum for larger shoots (please note, this is not as expensive to arrange as it sounds - if you do not have a policy, we can advise you on where to go for cover that will suit your budget).
• when we receive your request, we will evaluate the impact of your shoot. Many simple shoots planned with a hand-held camera or tripod will be straightforward to approve. A site visit may be required, but approval will often be a formality if we are satisfied that the shoot has been well planned, is of a low impact nature and will not disturb, obstruct or cause hazard to the public.
• for more complicated filming involving camera track, lighting, scaffolding, cherry pickers, stunts, pyrotechnics or props, a site visit may be necessary. We will require a thorough risk assessment to be submitted. The film officer will liaise on your behalf with the relevant council departments to secure permission for your filming.

When filming has been approved - the Haringey or Waltham Forest Police contact must be notified of the details (see useful contacts).

Be aware that any filming on 'Red Routes' must be organised via Transport for London, as these roads are not looked after by the Council. See useful contacts for further details of red routes in the borough.

All planned filming must adhere to the Film London Location Filming in London Code of Practice. This can be found in the attached files section  below.

Attached Files