Building 810, Winnersh Triangle Business Park

Unanimous backing has been received to build two new film sound stages in Berkshire.  Production company Stage Fifty has been given approval to demolish two warehouses at Winnersh Triangle Business Park and redevelop the site to provide a combined floor area of 4,552 square metres.

Motion supported Frasers Property with transport planning expertise including a framework Travel Plan.  The plans for Building 810 will integrate operations for the sound stages and nearby workshops by creating convenient and accessible pedestrian connections between the sites.  A raised table with a pedestrian crossing over the adjacent road to increase safety and reduce traffic speed was proposed.  The location of the crossing will avoid access points to the nearby building plots and be on the pedestrian desire line from the studio to the opposite site.

Motion also provided an assessment of trip generation and parking requirements for dedicated film production use.  Typical servicing demands for the film industry involve the delivery of large sets and materials.  A Delivery and Servicing Plan will allow occasional large vehicle movements through the main staff car parking area from the studio building.

Sustainability impact:

• Promoting active and sustainable travel – EV charging points, cycle parking, walkways
• Net-zero-carbon target (whole park) by 2050
• Increasing biodiversity – over 30 per cent of Winnersh Triangle is green space

“The knowledgeable and experienced Motion team was able to resolve the traffic and transport issues for our plans in every respect.”

James Atack, Senior Development Manager & UK Head of Safety Compliance, Frasers Property

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