Watermill Theatre Bagnor Newbury RG20 8AE
Approved on 9 June 2026
Council decision: No Objection Raised
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.
- Submitted
- 30 April 2026
- Council
- West Berkshire Council
- ReceivedSubmitted30 Apr
- ValidatedValidated30 Apr
- Consult.Consultation
- TargetTarget Date
- DecidedDecided9 Jun
Decided in 40 days
About this application
This is a planning application at Watermill Theatre Bagnor Newbury RG20 8AE. West Berkshire has handled 5,448 applications of this type. This one was decided in 40 days, 2 weeks quicker than West Berkshire's typical decision time. The site is in a conservation area, with 2 listed buildings nearby. There have been 5 other applications at this address. We hold 1,024 applications in total for the RG20 postcode area.
Application details
- Postcode
- RG20 8AE
Planning application dates
- Date validated
- 30 April 2026
Site constraints
Designations that overlap or adjoin the site outline.
- Flood zone 3: High probability (rivers and sea)Part of the site
- Conservation area: BagnorPart of the site
- Nutrient neutrality catchment: River Lambourn SACApplies to new homes and overnight accommodation
- National Landscape (AONB): North Wessex Downs
- SSSI: Kennet and Lambourn Floodplain SSSIPart of the site · +1 more
- Special Area of Conservation: Kennet & Lambourn FloodplainPart of the site · +1 more
Also checked, none recorded (18)
flood storage areas, Article 4 directions, tree preservation orders, green belt, scheduled monuments, World Heritage Sites, World Heritage Site buffer zones, registered parks and gardens, registered battlefields, Heritage at Risk entries, national parks, Special Protection Areas, Ramsar sites, ancient woodland, national nature reserves, local nature reserves, heritage coasts and brownfield registers.
A guide only, from official open data; it is not a planning search. Flood zones cover rivers and sea, not surface water.
Data © Crown copyright and others · sources and licences
Contains public sector information from planning.data.gov.uk (MHCLG and local planning authorities), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright and database right 2026.
© Historic England 2026. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. The Historic England GIS Data contained in this material was obtained on 2026-11-03. The most publicly available up to date Historic England GIS Data can be obtained from HistoricEngland.org.uk.
© Natural England copyright. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2026.
© Environment Agency copyright and/or database right 2026. All rights reserved. Flood Map for Planning, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2026.
Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026.
Planning history at this site
5 other applications at this property, newest first.
- 202625 Jun
Application for permanent planning permission for a single-storey Portakabin building being used as…
PendingApplication26/01191/FUL - 202613 May
Proposal to add or alter signage around the site and curtilage including painting on some walls.
ApprovedListed building consent26/00860/LBC - 202622 Apr
Replacement of 3 permanent signs on the lead up to the Watermill's main site as the organisation has had a…
ApprovedAdvertisement consent26/00859/ADV - 202627 Feb
The application is made by The Watermill Theatre to create two new internal door openings within the Mill…
ApprovedListed building consent26/00374/LBC - 202524 Sep
Repair and replace existing structural elements of the timber porch at the entrance of the theatre, with the…
ApprovedListed building consent25/02182/LBC
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