GuideFilming and photography on council land

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6. How to apply

In order to film and photograph on East Devon District Council owned land we will need the following to be completed:

Filming Application Form
• Signing of our Location Release Form
• Minimum of £5 million Public Liability Insurance
• Risk Assessment

Fees & Charges from 1 April 2026

Please note that VAT may be charged, depending on location and shoot type. 

Non refundable admin fee 

£50 plus VAT  

Last minute application (within 72 hours) 

£100 plus VAT 

  

 

up to 5 hrs (per day) 

Over 5 hours (per day) 

General shots (per day)  

Up to 5 cast/crew 

£258 

£412 

£155 

5-15 cast/crew 

£400 

£670 

£206 

Crews over 16 

POA 

POA 

POA 

Exclusive use  

POA 

POA 

POA 

  

Drone  

£78 additional fee  

Date change  

First is free, after £25 

Student for course needs 

Free of charge  

Educational (non commercial)  

Admin fee only  

Charity  

50% off 

 

In return we ask that you:
• Apply for permissions in good time
• Inform residents and businesses who may be disrupted and inconvenienced by your activities
• Use local companies, goods and services where possible.