In general you will require permission from someone.
In the UK for instance for public spaces...
Filming the exterior of a building does not infringe its copyright. This means that you do not need copyright from the building's owner to film its exterior but you may need to get permission from the relevant authority or property owner based on where you have physically placed your camera in order to shoot.
A building could also be considered to represent an individual, company or institution so you should be careful not to use this association to either endorse or exploit any product or service; or in a way that might defame such individual, company or institution.
Filming on Private property though, does generally require permission of the owner.
To film in private locations such as residential properties, you will need to apply directly to the property owner.
The US is similar but each state may have different requirements regarding public property and spaces.
In Southern California, Riverside County offers fee-free permits and even allows free filming on county property. In Santa Monica, you can shoot on private property without a permit as long as you have the property owner’s permission. To learn about the costs and requirements of shooting in public property, contact the film commission in that city.
