Watermill Theatre Bagnor Newbury RG20 8AE

Awaiting decision 26/00859/ADV
Date received
22 Apr 2026
Date validated
22 Apr 2026
Postcode
RG20 8AE

Description

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.

West Berkshire
Planning Authority Score
3.6/10
Below average
#214 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

West Berkshire is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #211 out of 292. 50% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
West Berkshire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
90%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #124 of 292
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #119 of 292
55%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #211 of 292
50%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #230 of 292
63%
Minor dwellings approved
80 decided (1-9 homes)
90%
Major dwellings approved
20 decided (10+ homes)
81%
Change of use approved
54 decided
1,141
Total decisions
110 refused in 2025