Watermill Theatre Bagnor Newbury RG20 8AE

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
• 22/00352/TPC Granted

  Watermill Theatre Bagnor Newbury RG20 8AE

  Willow: Re-pollard back to previous points.

  Decided 11 Feb 2022 Trees

1. 13 Aug 2025

   Received by West Berkshire

2. 10 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 8 October 2025, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   West Berkshire took a median of 59 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with West Berkshire for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year West Berkshire decided tree works applications in a median of 51 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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.

• 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

• 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

  22/00352/TPC Submitted 31 Jan 2022 50 yards away

  Willow: Re-pollard back to previous points.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 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

  26/01191/FUL Submitted 3 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  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.

  Granted Full applications
  Small domestic

• 26/02154/TPW Awaiting decision

  5 Tamarisk Court Thatcham RG18 4EX

  T1 - Oak: Cut back lower branches by approx 2 -2.5 metres or to good growths points on the branch. Deadwood where needed

  Received 9 Sep, published by the council 12 Oct 2026 Trees
• 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