Controversial proposals to allow Wetherspoons in Maldon to serve alcohol until 1am Thursday to Saturday have been approved by members of Maldon District Council's sub-licensing committee.
At a meeting this afternoon councillors approved the plans, which will allow up to 250 customers to drink at the establishment until the early hours over weekends, two months after planning approval was granted for the pub giant to take over the old Post Office building on Maldon high street.
The decision has left objectors disappointed. "I wasn't really expecting anything different. We just have to see now how the pub performs," said Kevin Jennings, a resident who spoke against the proposals at the afternoon meeting.
Nigel Connor, head of Wetherspoons Legal Department, said he was pleased with the outcome and looked forward to working with locals in the future.
At a meeting this afternoon councillors approved the plans, which will allow up to 250 customers to drink at the establishment until the early hours over weekends, two months after planning approval was granted for the pub giant to take over the old Post Office building on Maldon high street.
The decision has left objectors disappointed. "I wasn't really expecting anything different. We just have to see now how the pub performs," said Kevin Jennings, a resident who spoke against the proposals at the afternoon meeting.
Nigel Connor, head of Wetherspoons Legal Department, said he was pleased with the outcome and looked forward to working with locals in the future.
