You will need a filming permit for all commercial filming in a street or council owned space. You should allow 5 working days for a permit to be granted. Last minute applications will incur an admin fee of £250 plus VAT.
Cardiff Council owned land includes:
Council housing estates
- Coed Y Gores in Llanedeyrn,
- Hollybush Estate in Whitchurch,
- Lydstep Flats in Gabalfa,
- Loudoun House in Butetown, and
- Channel View in Grangetown.
| Permit type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Local production company | £150 + VAT |
| National and regional productions | £250 + VAT |
| Charity | Commissioned projects may be subject to fee. Please contact the office. |
| Student | No fee |
New fees from 1 April 2026:
| Company address | General filming | Drama or film |
| Cardiff | £100 plus VAT | £200 plus VAT |
| Wales | £150 plus VAT | £250 plus VAT |
| UK and international | £250 plus VAT | £300 plus VAT |
| Student | No fee | No fee |
| Charity | Commissioned projects may be subject to fee. Please contact us. | Commissioned projects may be subject to fee. Please contact us. |
If you give less than 48 hours’ notice for cancellation, you will be charged the full rate.
If you give more than 48 hours’ notice for cancellation, you will be charged 50% of the full rate once you have received your permit.
Please see our Cancellation Policy.