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Watermill Theatre Bagnor Newbury RG20 8AE

Granted West Berkshire 26/01191/FUL Full applications

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.

  • 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
  • 25/02182/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
  • 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. 3 Jun 2026

    Received by West Berkshire

  2. 25 Jun 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 25 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. 21 Sep 2026

    Decision issued: Approval

  5. 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.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • 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
  • Watermill Theatre Bagnor Newbury RG20 8AE

    25/02182/LBC Submitted 24 Sep 2025 50 yards 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

    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
  • 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

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