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Read the latest issue of the Paddington Waterways and Maida Vale Society (W9W2) magazine here:

https://w9w2.co.uk/maida-unveiled

UPDATE: September 2026

An application to amend the planning consent has been made by DP9 Limited on behalf of the owner, MVS Partnership LLP under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (‘the Act’) for the variation of conditions attached to planning permission reference 24/08378/FULL at Maida Vale Studios. Please visit the link below to inspect the proposed changes and make any comments: –

https://idoxpa.westminster.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=documents&keyVal=TJP4D2RPFT500

Original Article:

The BBC Maida Vale Studios are being redeveloped by the MVS Partnership, a group including Hans Zimmer, after being sold by the BBC in 2023

The Grade-II listed building will be transformed into a multi-purpose studio for film, music, and sound production, incorporating three refurbished studios, a new rock and roll studio, 30 music rooms, and five composer suites. The project focuses on a “retrofit-first refurbishment” to improve energy efficiency and technology while revealing and preserving historic elements like the Edwardian roof trusses. 

Redevelopment plans 

• Multi-purpose use: The studio will become a hub for music and film production, with both creative and production spaces.
• Audio wing: This section will house three refurbished studios, a new rock and roll studio, 30 music rooms, and five composer suites.
• Visual wing: The plans also include a visual wing for film production.
• Restoration and enhancement: The project will restore historic Edwardian roof trusses and install a new, modern, and more sustainable zinc-clad roof, with the addition of biodiverse green roofing.
• Basement and exterior: A new screening and sound studio will be created in the basement, and exterior additions like a plant tower will be removed or replaced.
• On-site amenities: The plans include a restaurant with an external terrace, food and beverage facilities, and other amenities for staff and visitors. 

Project details 

• Partnership: The redevelopment is led by the MVS Partnership LLP, which includes composer Hans Zimmer and producers Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner.
• Sale and ownership: The BBC sold the studios to the partnership in 2023 and will move its operations to new facilities in Stratford by late 2025.

See www.futureofmaidavalestudios.co.uk

Also: www.westminster.gov.uk 

(Planning Application 24/08378/FULL)