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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: 7 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/01191/FUL Granted

    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.

    Decided 21 Sep 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

In West Berkshire

  • 26/01642/TPC Granted

    High Trees Main Street West Ilsley Newbury RG20 7AA

    Please see accompanying recommended works from Jenks tree surgeons. Relates to three purple plum trees. We intend to reduce each by 1-1.5m which will reduce remaining height to approximately 2.5-3m in order to bring the trees back into scale with their surroundings.

    Received 28 Jul, published by the council 31 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 26/01637/TPC Granted

    6A Donnington Square Newbury RG14 1PJ

    T1 - Laurel: cut to the ground

    Received 27 Jul, published by the council 31 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 26/01598/TPC Granted

    Icollege Intervention 88 Newtown Road Newbury RG14 7BT

    T1 - Lime: Inside Car Park Area. Re-pollard to old points. The proposed works would not reduce the amenity value of the tree and will allow sustainable tree management in the long term. The works are part of a regular maintenance program to retain the tree at a suitable size of its location.

    Received 21 Jul, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 26/01591/TPW Granted

    Southwood Tydehams Newbury RG14 6JT

    T0672 Fell Ash tree T0673 Fell Hawthorn T0674 Fell Sycamore T0675 Fell Sycamore T0676 Fell Ash T0677 Fell Ash T0678 Fell Ash T0681 Fell Ash T0682 Fell Sycamore

    Received 20 Jul, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 26/01854/TPW Awaiting decision

    19 Lovatt Close Tilehurst Reading RG31 5HG

    Location of tree: Front verge T1- Field Maple (C/G): Section fell in safe and controlled manner to just above ground level. Treat stump to deter regeneration T2 - Field Maple (C/G): Section fell in safe and controlled manner to just above ground level. Treat stump to deter regeneration T3 - Field Maple (C/G): Section fell in safe and controlled manner to just above ground level. Treat stump to deter regeneration

    25 Aug 2026 Trees