BB House Safe for 5 years

Hertsmere Borough Council has granted planning permission for producers Endemol and Channel 5 to continue to film the long running television show at Elstree Studio until 2018.
Lat nights vote was unanimous and the council received only one letter objecting to the scheme, from Hillside Avenue Residents Association. 

Speaking after the meeting, the Planning Committee's vice chairman Martin Worster said the show's continuation would provide an economic boost to the town. 
He said: "Big Brother is a big source of employment in Borehamwood and it is great those jobs will continue for at least the next five years. 
The studios generate £1million in rental income for the council which helps the residents.
"Big Brother's committment to reducing the impact on members of the public has increased massively since moving to Channel 5 through improving soundproofing and using pre-recorderd pyrotechnics after shows to reduce disruption. 

Housing and economic development portfolio holder Seamus Quilty added: "When the show was first proposed in 2002 we received 176 letters of objections from people in the neighbouring streets concerned about noise.
It is unclear whether Channel 5 were permitted the 40 eviction shows they wanted or if it was turned down by the council.