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Watermill Theatre Bagnor Newbury RG20 8AE

Granted West Berkshire 25/02182/LBC Listed Building Consent

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
Granted As published: 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 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
  • 25/01974/5DAY Awaiting decision

    Watermill Theatre Bagnor Newbury RG20 8AE

    Removal of tree as it is dead at base.

    Submitted 13 Aug 2025 Trees
  • 22/00352/TPC Granted

    Watermill Theatre Bagnor Newbury RG20 8AE

    Willow: Re-pollard back to previous points.

    Decided 11 Feb 2022 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 24 Sep 2025

    Received by West Berkshire

  2. 7 Nov 2025

    Decision issued: Approval

  3. 10 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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

20 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

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.

About heritage and listed building applications

Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • 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

    25/01974/5DAY 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

  • 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

    26/00860/LBC Submitted 22 Apr 2026 50 yards away

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

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 15 docs

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    67 Andover Road Newbury RG14 6JE

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    Dismantling and reconstruction of existing barn in ancillary residential use (Class C3) alongside internal and external alterations including new fenestration, doors and conservation roof lights, in association with use of the barn as ancillary sleeping accommodation

    Received 19 Oct, published by the council 21 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
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    Received 13 Oct, published by the council 19 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings