Marlow Studios, a £750 million ($986 million) facility proposed for Buckinghamshire in the south of England that has received support from James Cameron , has been greenlit by the U.K. government following an appeal.

The Housing, Communities and Local Government department, led by secretary of state Steve Reed, gave its approval in a 266-page verdict after local planning issues had been raised over the site, where developers want to build 18 soundstages and a skills academy.

“The secretary of state’s determination is a real vote of confidence in the U.K. and in its creative industries. It is very welcome news,” said Robert Laycock, CEO of Marlow Studios. “This is a meaningful decision for anyone who believes in the UK’s future, our nation’s creative genius, and our unmatched capability

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