Planning application
Watermill Theatre Bagnor Newbury RG20 8AE
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
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.
As published by the council, reference 26/01191/FUL
Application record
- Reference
- 26/01191/FUL
- Category
- Full applications
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Granted As published: Approval
- Received
- 3 Jun 2026
- Validated
- 25 Jun 2026
- Decided
- 21 Sep 2026
- 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.
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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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25/02182/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.
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25/01974/5DAY Awaiting decision
Watermill Theatre Bagnor Newbury RG20 8AE
Removal of tree as it is dead at base.
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22/00352/TPC Granted
Watermill Theatre Bagnor Newbury RG20 8AE
Willow: Re-pollard back to previous points.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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3 Jun 2026
Received by West Berkshire
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25 Jun 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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25 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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21 Sep 2026
Decision issued: Approval
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21 Sep 2026
Status changed to Decided
Previously Awaiting decision.
What this grant of permission means
West Berkshire granted permission on 21 September 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 full applications
A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.
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Watermill Theatre Bagnor Newbury RG20 8AE
97% historically approved · decision due ~8 Oct
Removal of tree as it is dead at base.
Awaiting decision Trees -
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 -
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
Willow: Re-pollard back to previous points.
Granted Trees 5 docs -
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.
Granted Trees 4 docsSmall domestic
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