Deadline understands that Frazer has held talks with industry representatives about potentially eyewatering increases in business rates.
Sources said she is keen to avoid damaging Britains world-leadingproductionfacilities.
Hunt is a former Culture Secretary himself and has championed the UKs creative industries.
‘House Of The Dragon’ is filmed at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden.HBO
Stubborn inflation in the UK has also been a factor in the decision to halt diggers.
Blackstone and Hudson Pacific declined comment.
Rateable values are used to calculate business rates, a tax on non-domestic properties.
The higher the rateable value, the higher the business rate tax.
Pinewoodis among the studios lobbying against the changes, while Deadline understands that Netflix has also been making representations.
The British Film Commission is helping coordinate efforts.
One observer said it was sad times that the issue had impacted the Sunset Studios build.
Other developers have raised concerns.
The VOA is continuing to assess the issue and has been carrying out inspections at UK studios.
It is not clear if a resolution will be reached.
The VOA has been contacted for comment.
Elstree is home toThe CrownandStar Wars.
