Planning application
Watermill Theatre Bagnor Newbury RG20 8AE
Works: Extension Small domestic
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Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
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.
As published by the council, reference 25/02182/LBC
Application record
- Reference
- 25/02182/LBC
- Type
- Listed Building Consent
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Approval
- Received
- 24 Sep 2025
- Validated
- 24 Sep 2025
- Decided
- 7 Nov 2025
- Ward
- Newbury Speen
- Parish
- Speen Parish Council
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- RG20 8AE
Site history
Applications at this address on the West Berkshire register
This site has had 7 applications since 2025: 5 approved, 0 refused.
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26/01191/FUL Awaiting decision
Watermill Theatre Bagnor Newbury RG20 8AE
Application for permanent 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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25/01974/5DAY Awaiting decision
Watermill Theatre Bagnor Newbury RG20 8AE
Removal of tree as it is dead at base.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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24 Sep 2025
Received by West Berkshire
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7 Nov 2025
Decision issued: Approval
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10 Aug 2026
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Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
20 documents on file for this application
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West Berkshire granted permission on 7 November 2025, 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.
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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.
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Removal of tree as it is dead at base.
Awaiting decision Trees -
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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.
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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.
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