Wetherspoon seeks later entry and occasional 3am opening at Maltby pub
The Queens Hotel on Tickhill Road wants permission to stay open into the early hours for 12 days a year
A Wetherspoon pub in Maltby is asking to loosen late-night entry rules and secure permission for up to 12 extended trading sessions a year — a move the town council says could bring more noise, litter and anti-social behaviour.
The application relates to The Queens Hotel, a JD Wetherspoon pub on Tickhill Road, Maltby, which is also seeking permission for up to 12 late-opening or early-morning extensions each calendar year, allowing licensable activities to start from 6am or run until 3am, subject to at least seven days’ notice to police and the licensing authority, and only if police consent.
Maltby Town Council has objected, raising concerns about potential noise, traffic, litter, air pollution and anti-social behaviour, and arguing the changes would bring “no benefit” to the town.
It also said extending hours further including later trading on occasions such as New Year’s Eve would be “unreasonable and unnecessary”, and claimed the move could be used as a step towards longer opening hours in future.
No representations have been received from the responsible authorities, according to the licensing report.
The Licensing Sub-Committee will decide whether to grant the variation, grant it with changes or extra conditions, or refuse it in full or in part. Any decision must be aimed at promoting the licensing objectives, including the prevention of crime and disorder and public nuisance.
The hearing is due to be held on 7 January 2026 at 10:00.