Planning application
Watermill Theatre Bagnor Newbury RG20 8AE
Works: Trees Small domestic
Read from the description, not a valuation. How we read the register
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
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.
As published by the council, reference 26/00948/TPC
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00948/TPC
- Type
- Tree Works in Conservation Area
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- No Objection Raised
- Received
- 30 Apr 2026
- Validated
- 30 Apr 2026
- Decided
- 9 Jun 2026
- 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 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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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
-
30 Apr 2026
Received by West Berkshire
-
9 Jun 2026
Decision issued: No Objection Raised
-
25 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
4 documents on file for this application
A planning file usually holds the application form, drawings and site plans, consultee responses, the officer's report and the decision notice.
Trade members open them from here.
Open the documentsWhat this grant of permission means
West Berkshire granted permission on 9 June 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 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 500 metres
-
Watermill Theatre Bagnor Newbury RG20 8AE
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
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 -
The Mill House Unnamed Road To The Watermill Theatre Bagnor Newbury West Berkshire RG20 8AE
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
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 docsSmall domestic -
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.
Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 24 docs -
Watermill Theatre Bagnor Newbury RG20 8AE
96% historically approved · decision due ~8 Oct
Removal of tree as it is dead at base.
Awaiting decision Trees
Other tree works applications
In West Berkshire
-
26/00993/TPC Granted
White Hart House 4 White Hart Yard High Street Streatley Reading RG8 9JE
Yew: Fell
-
26/01404/TPW Decided
13 The Birchwoods Tilehurst Reading RG31 5UH
1. Conifer Hedgerow of approx 7 trees: On the left hand side of the garden. 272cm tall x 690cm long and 175cm width. Cut them down. 2. Hedgerow of Conifer Trees: roughly 290cm tall. Trim them thinner and trimming the top part to maintain a straight top. 3. For the shrubs, they consist of multiple types of plants. One of them is holly with spiky leaves. For the shrubs, we would like to seek permission to cut off all of them 4. Cherry Tree: Remove
-
26/01507/TPW Granted
22 Barbour Drive Burghfield Common Reading RG7 3FQ
Oak Tree overhanging rear garden, either option 1) or 2) below: Option 1) Overall crown reduction to BS 3998:2010 reducing height by 2.5-3.0m and sides by max 1.0-1.5m. All final finish cuts to good growth points, with cuts no greater than 65mm at top (50mm for sides) diameter. Option 2) Lateral crown reduction (tip reduction) of southwest to southeast quadrants over rear garden by max 1.0-1.5m. All final finish cuts to good growth points in accrodance with BS 3998:2010, with cuts no greater than 50mm diameter. Blending in at sides.
-
26/01323/TPW Granted
24 Auclum Close Burghfield Common Reading RG7 3DY
T1 - Oak (Quercus robur): approximately 18m in height with a crown spread of 8m - Selectively prune branches currently in contact with the dwelling, pruning back to suitable previous pruning points using hand tools to provide a clearance of approx. 1-1.5m from the building (final finish cuts to good growth points). - Remove epicormic growth from the stem. T2 - Oak (Quercus robur): approximately 20m in height with a crown spread of 15m. - Selectively reduce the lowest eastern crown sector over the roof by up to 1.5m. - Undertake a selective crown lift to approximately 5m above ground level. - Selectively reduce the south western crown sector by up to 1.5m to provide approx clearance of 1-1.5m from the neighbouring roof at No. 23 - final finish cuts to good growth points. - Remove epicormic growth from the stem. All pruning works to be undertaken in accordance with BS3998:2010.
-
26/01729/TPW Awaiting decision
Bayford House Stockcross Newbury RG20 8LB
Group 6 Pedunculate oak - Prune to Clear structure/wires/buildings by 1m Group 7 Acacia species, Leyland cypress, Mixed species Remove Broken/Hanging Branch Group 7 Acacia species, Leyland cypress, Mixed species Prune to Clear structure/wires/buildings by 1m Within 12 Months Prune to clear sheds. Group 8 Horse chestnut, Lawson cypress, Common, ivy, Common holly, Pine species, Cherry laurel, Pedunculate oak, Lime species, Mixed species - Crown Lift to Statutory Height Over Road to 5.2m Group 17 Common lime Remove Dead Wood Within 6 Months Remove major deadwood overhanging road. T7 Common beech Crown Lift to Statutory Height Over Road to 5.2m T9 Lime species Crown Lift Over Car Park/ Footpath to 2.5m Within 12 Months Above footpaths. 1478 T84 Pine species Dismantle to ground level T85 Lime species Crown Reduce in Height by Specified Amount & Shape T94 Pine species Dismantle to ground T95 Pine species Dismantle to ground T98 Sycamore Sever and Remove Ivy to 1.5m Above Ground Level T99 Sycamore Dismantle to ground level T101 Sycamore Reduce Crown in Height (by 4m) and Shape (Specify final height and width) T103 Fir species Dismantle to ground level The reasons for the recommended work specifications above are detailed within the attached report, all work will be conducted to BS3998 standards. The applicant is open to the replacement of trees lost, any further information required can be requested.