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Watermill Theatre Bagnor Newbury RG20 8AE

Granted West Berkshire 22/00352/TPC Tree Works in Conservation Area

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Willow: Re-pollard back to previous points.

As published by the council, reference 22/00352/TPC

Application record

Reference
22/00352/TPC
Type
Tree Works in Conservation Area
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: No Objection Raised
Received
31 Jan 2022
Validated
31 Jan 2022
Decided
11 Feb 2022
Ward
Newbury Speen
Parish
Speen Parish Council
Postcode
RG20 8AE

Site history

Applications at this address on the West Berkshire register

This site has had 8 applications since 2022: 6 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/01191/FUL Decided

    Watermill Theatre Bagnor Newbury RG20 8AE

    Application for planning permission for a single-storey Portakabin building being used as additional office space. Previously we have been granted temporary planning permission and it has been in situ for 4 years.

    Submitted 3 Jun 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00948/TPC Granted

    Watermill Theatre Bagnor Newbury RG20 8AE

    Willow 1 - Pollard tree to similar level as willow opposite (recently shed large limb during strong winds). Willow 35 - Lightly reduce tree by 'drop-crotching' to lessen unaccustomed movement in strong winds (recent storm damage left crown open). Willow 39 - Lightly reduce heavier branches by drop-crotching (minor storm damage has opened crown). Willow 40 - Lightly reduce tall extended limb over road. Remove minor deadwood over access drive. Willow 41 - Lift to give 5.2m over road.

    Decided 9 Jun 2026 Trees
  • 26/00860/LBC Granted

    Watermill Theatre Bagnor Newbury RG20 8AE

    Proposal to add or alter signage around the site and curtilage including painting on some walls.

    Decided 22 Jun 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/00859/ADV Granted

    Watermill Theatre Bagnor Newbury RG20 8AE

    Replacement of 3 permanent signs on the lead up to the Watermill's main site as the organisation has had a rebrand with a change of logo: 1 - Sign at the end of the lane leading down to the theatre with the Watermill logo. 2 - Sign at the entrance to the Watermill's additional car park. 3 - Welcome sign at the gates of the main site.

    Decided 12 Jun 2026 Advertising
  • 26/00374/LBC Granted

    Watermill Theatre Bagnor Newbury RG20 8AE

    The application is made by The Watermill Theatre to create two new internal door openings within the Mill House, plus the replacement of three existing external French doors.

    Decided 6 May 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 25/02182/LBC Granted

    Watermill Theatre Bagnor Newbury RG20 8AE

    Repair and replace existing structural elements of the timber porch at the entrance of the theatre, with the removal of temporary constructions and replacement of beams and posts to match existing.

    Decided 7 Nov 2025 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 25/01974/5DAY Awaiting decision

    Watermill Theatre Bagnor Newbury RG20 8AE

    Removal of tree as it is dead at base.

    Submitted 13 Aug 2025 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 31 Jan 2022

    Received by West Berkshire

  2. 11 Feb 2022

    Decision issued: No Objection Raised

  3. 21 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

5 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

West Berkshire granted permission on 11 February 2022, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About tree works applications

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • The Mill House Unnamed Road To The Watermill Theatre Bagnor Newbury West Berkshire RG20 8AE

    21/02999/LBC2 Submitted 25 Nov 2021 50 yards away

    Remove existing roof covering - Mill House only. Repair falling structure, insert steel as required in accordance with structural engineer's design. Replace roof covering - new natural clay tiles. Repair chimney mortar and flashings. Repair/replace guttering where necessary. Repair brickwork on south and east elevations. Repoint as necessary. Addition of insulation at ceiling level.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Roofing 19 docs
  • Watermill Theatre Bagnor Newbury RG20 8AE

    26/00374/LBC Submitted 18 Feb 2026 50 yards away

    The application is made by The Watermill Theatre to create two new internal door openings within the Mill House, plus the replacement of three existing external French doors.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 24 docs
  • Watermill Theatre Bagnor Newbury RG20 8AE

    25/02182/LBC Submitted 24 Sep 2025 50 yards away

    Repair and replace existing structural elements of the timber porch at the entrance of the theatre, with the removal of temporary constructions and replacement of beams and posts to match existing.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension 20 docs
    Small domestic
  • Watermill Theatre Bagnor Newbury RG20 8AE

    25/01974/5DAY Submitted 13 Aug 2025 50 yards away

    97% historically approved · decision due ~8 Oct

    Removal of tree as it is dead at base.

    Awaiting decision Trees
  • Watermill Theatre Bagnor Newbury RG20 8AE

    26/00948/TPC Submitted 30 Apr 2026 50 yards away

    Willow 1 - Pollard tree to similar level as willow opposite (recently shed large limb during strong winds). Willow 35 - Lightly reduce tree by 'drop-crotching' to lessen unaccustomed movement in strong winds (recent storm damage left crown open). Willow 39 - Lightly reduce heavier branches by drop-crotching (minor storm damage has opened crown). Willow 40 - Lightly reduce tall extended limb over road. Remove minor deadwood over access drive. Willow 41 - Lift to give 5.2m over road.

    Granted Trees 4 docs
    Small domestic
  • Watermill Theatre Bagnor Newbury RG20 8AE

    26/00859/ADV Submitted 22 Apr 2026 50 yards away

    Replacement of 3 permanent signs on the lead up to the Watermill's main site as the organisation has had a rebrand with a change of logo: 1 - Sign at the end of the lane leading down to the theatre with the Watermill logo. 2 - Sign at the entrance to the Watermill's additional car park. 3 - Welcome sign at the gates of the main site.

    Granted Advertising 11 docs

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    Received 6 Jul, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Trees
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    T7 and T8: Fell 2x cracked Willow trees, but leave as coppice stools (do not poison stools).

    Received 1 Jul, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Trees
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    22 Barbour Drive Burghfield Common Reading RG7 3FQ

    Oak Tree overhanging rear garden, either option 1) or 2) below: Option 1) Overall crown reduction to BS 3998:2010 reducing height by 2.5-3.0m and sides by max 1.0-1.5m. All final finish cuts to good growth points, with cuts no greater than 65mm at top (50mm for sides) diameter. Option 2) Lateral crown reduction (tip reduction) of southwest to southeast quadrants over rear garden by max 1.0-1.5m. All final finish cuts to good growth points in accrodance with BS 3998:2010, with cuts no greater than 50mm diameter. Blending in at sides.

    Received 8 Jul, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Trees