WETHERSPOONS has shelved plans to open a new pub in a former post office after a row broke out over two windows.
The budget pub chain has scrapped its plans after it learned Maldon District Council had stipulated in the original plans that two rear windows had to have opaque glass so neighbours could not be overlooked.
"No doubt there will be some people that will be delighted with the decision, but there were a lot of people in favour of having a Wetherspoons there who will be disappointed," said Wetherspoons spokesman Eddie Gershon.
The pub had planned to create 40 new jobs in a £1m project to transform the old Post Office on Maldon high street.
"We would still love to open a Wetherspoons in Maldon but not at the site in Maldon High Street," said Mr Gershon.
The district council had previously put restrictions on the opening of a beer garden at the site, which would have been open until 1am at weekends.
Mr Gershon added: "It would have made sense to get some use out of the old post office building, and having a Wetherspoons also helps other businesses nearby.
The plans were approved on February 20 this year, despite objections from the 'Keep Maldon Unique' campaign.
