Who do you have to get permission from to film in public land?If you want to film on public land you need to get permission from the appropriate authority or council. This is because they are responsible for public land, public buildings, roads and parking. The UK screen agencies can help you get in touch with the appropriate local authority.

Who do you have to get permission from to film on a public highway?You will need full co-operation with the local police force if you plan to film on the public highway. You will also need permission to portray uniformed police officers or marked police vehicles on film.

Who do you need to get permission from if you plan to use special effects, explosives or weapons (even imitation weapons)?You need permission from the police to use special effects, explosives or fire alarms. You also need to portray uniformed police officers or marked police vehicles.

If you plan to film stunts or explosives that do you need to employ in order to ensure health and safety needs are adhered to? You also need to portray uniformed police officers or marked police vehicles.You need to employ a stunt co-ordinator.

How do you obtain permission if you plan to film inside a shop or restaurant?If you film an actor inside of a restaurant or shop, you will need written permission to use the location. You also need to show the chain’s name or trademark. Owner or manager.

How do you obtain permission if you plan to film outside of a restaurant or shop?If you film outside a store or restaurant you do not need permission to show its name or trademark – however, if the location chosen is used to communicate a negative message in your film (for example, a film about ‘poisoned restaurant food’) you may risk legal proceedings.

http://www.britishfilmcommission.org.uk/crew-facilities/locations/filming-in-public-spaces/