Filming Guide
When is filming permission in York required?
When Filming Permission is Not Required
Filming permission is not normally required where all of the following criteria are met:
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Filming takes place from publicly accessible areas only.
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The activity does not obstruct or restrict pedestrians, cyclists, vehicles or access to businesses and properties.
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No area of public space is reserved, cordoned off or exclusively occupied.
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The crew consists of no more than three people.
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Equipment is limited to mobile phones, handheld cameras, small cameras or handheld stabilisers.
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No lighting rigs, generators, cranes, tracks, props, sets or other specialist production equipment are used.
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No production vehicles require parking exemptions or access to restricted areas.
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No traffic management, road closures, parking suspensions or temporary signage are required.
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The activity does not create excessive noise or otherwise disrupt residents, businesses or visitors.
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The filming does not involve drones, stunts, special effects, pyrotechnics, simulated weapons, animals or activities requiring additional licences.
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The filming complies with all relevant legislation, including privacy, copyright, aviation and highway regulations.
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This includes personal filming, tourism photography, student projects, news gathering and low impact social media or promotional content created using handheld equipment.
Permission Will Be Required If
Permission must be obtained before filming where any of the following apply:
The filming forms part of a commercial production requiring dedicated planning, management or coordination.
The filming has the potential to impact the public, businesses or the operation of the city.
Exclusive use of a public space is required.
The filming takes place on council managed land where managed access or coordination is required.
Larger crews or specialist production equipment are used.
Temporary structures, lighting rigs, generators, production vehicles or other specialist equipment are required.
Traffic management, parking suspensions or road closures are required.
Drones are used.
The production involves stunts, special effects, pyrotechnics, simulated weapons, animals or any activity presenting an increased safety risk.
Make It York reserves the right to require filming permission for any activity that, regardless of its size, may affect public safety, pedestrian movement, businesses or the operation of the city, particularly in high footfall locations such as The Shambles, Stonegate, Coney Street, Parliament Street and High Petergate.
Please Note: Meeting the above criteria does not grant access to private land or buildings. Separate permission must be obtained from the relevant landowner where applicable
If you are unsure whether or not permission is required, please email filming@makeityork.com