Aughton parish councillors have expressed their misgivings over plans to open a new bar at the former Spar shop on Town Green Lane.
A Liverpool company which runs the Tank Room at the former Cains brewery is behind the application with the deadline for objections closing yesterday.
The derelict building's been empty for the last year or so, falling victim to the smarter, cleaner and bigger Co op opposite.
Parish councillors are worrked about the lack of parking and anti social behaviour issues.