Pinewood Studios, the situation the place iconic motion pictures from James Bond<\/a><\/em> to Star Wars<\/em><\/a> have been filmed, has been given permission for an \u00a3800million enlargement.<\/p>\n Buckinghamshire Council has signed off on the studios\u2019 proposals to construct 21 new phases, a coaching hub and a publicly accessible nature reserve. According to Pinewood Group, \u00a0the enlargement would make it the \u201cbiggest studio complex in the world\u201d and create 8,000 jobs. The group additionally stated it could \u201cinject \u00a3640m a year into the UK economy\u201d and \u201cdirectly address the continued growth in demand for production accommodation in the UK.\u201d [via BBC<\/em><\/a>]<\/p>\n Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer instructed the BBC that it was \u201cfantastic to see Pinewood expanding its studios\u201d.<\/p>\n \u201cThe UK\u2019s film and TV industries are booming and this \u00a3800m expansion is testament to the sector\u2019s global success,\u201d she stated. \u201cThe investment will help create more jobs, develop new talent and enable even more high-quality productions to be made on our shores.\u201d<\/p>\n Elsewhere, the studio may also create a 63-acre nature reserve to the north of its website. \u201cThe publicly accessible reserve will protect existing habitats and enhance local biodiversity, as well as provide new footpaths, thereby creating a community asset,\u201d Pinewood Group stated.<\/p>\n The studio has been producing movies, TV reveals, adverts and music movies for over 80 years. As effectively because the James Bond<\/em> and Star Wars<\/em> franchises, Pinewood Studios have additionally been the positioning for the filming of the\u00a0Carry On\u00a0<\/em>collection, a number of Marvel<\/a> motion pictures and\u00a0Alien.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Peter Strachan, Buckinghamshire Council\u2019s cupboard member for planning and regeneration, stated: \u201cThis is a fantastic opportunity to drive economic growth and support the thriving creative industries. The plans will now be referred to the Secretary of State for agreement ahead of a final permission being issued.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n![\"Star](\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Star-Wars-A-New-Hope.jpg\")