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Watermill Theatre Bagnor Newbury RG20 8AE

Granted West Berkshire 26/00374/LBC Listed Building Consent

Works: Windows or glazing

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

Proposal

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.

As published by the council, reference 26/00374/LBC

Application record

Reference
26/00374/LBC
Type
Listed Building Consent
Status
Decided
Decision
Approval
Received
18 Feb 2026
Validated
27 Feb 2026
Decided
6 May 2026
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.

  • 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.

    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
  • 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. 18 Feb 2026

    Received by West Berkshire

  2. 27 Feb 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 6 May 2026

    Decision issued: Approval

  4. 25 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

iB Architects Ltd. Agent, an architecture practice registered in Newbury

Active · incorporated 2021 · Newbury

6 applications on PlanIndex · across 2 councils

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Documents

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

24 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

West Berkshire granted permission on 6 May 2026, 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 500 metres

  • Watermill Theatre Bagnor Newbury RG20 8AE

    25/02182/LBC Submitted 24 Sep 2025 7m 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 8m away

    96% 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 9m 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

    26/00948/TPC Submitted 30 Apr 2026 26m 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 28m away

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

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 15 docs
  • Watermill Theatre Bagnor Newbury RG20 8AE

    26/00859/ADV Submitted 22 Apr 2026 31m 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

  • 26/01991/LBC Awaiting decision

    128 High Street Hungerford RG17 0DL

    The proposed works involve replacing the fixed window above the entrance door with an Automatic Opening Vent (AOV).This is required to address a fire safety issue identified in a recent Fire Risk Assessment and supported by Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service.The AOV will open automatically in the event of a fire to help remove smoke from the escape route.The existing opening will be kept, with no changes to the building structure. The new window will closely match the existing window in appearance.The works are limited to improving fire safety while minimising any impact on the character of the listed building.

    11 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/01941/LBC Awaiting decision

    Lower Farm Church Hill East Ilsley Newbury RG20 7LP

    The proposal is to remove an existing wall in the kitchen to provide an improved use of the space. There is not a detrimental impact to the character of the building. The wall was constructed as part of a 1900's extension to the property.

    7 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/01914/LBC Awaiting decision

    Old Bakery Bath Road Woolhampton Reading RG7 5RE

    Repair and overhaul the historic windows to the front elevation. Replace the non original windows and door to the rear elevations with bespoke timber heritage model designed to replicate traditional eighteenth and nineteenth century detailing.

    1 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/01895/LBC Awaiting decision

    Weathercock House Upper Lambourn Hungerford RG17 8QT

    Essential repairs and adjustments to external walls, windows and roofs to address on going rainwater leaks. Repairs will mostly be undertaken upon existing modern materials installed 2-4 years ago. There will be no visual alteration to the character of the building.

    1 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/01893/LBC Awaiting decision

    Donnington Castle House Castle Lane Donnington Newbury RG14 2LE

    Internal and External Alterations, plus landscape works and erection of new garden structures

    1 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings