Planning application
26/00374/LBC
Watermill Theatre Bagnor Newbury RG20 8AE
Proposal
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.
As published by the council, reference 26/00374/LBC
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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18 Feb 2026
Received by West Berkshire
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27 Feb 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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6 May 2026
Decision issued: Approval
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25 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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