Ward councillor Hanratty, Labour, questioned whether the matchday hospitality venue – which would not allow walk-in custom – was right for the area.
For decades, the area close to the recently built stadium had been largely made up of industrial sites and warehousing, but in recent years a number of bars and cafes have sprung up, alongside hotel and residential conversions of previously derelict buildings.
Hanratty said: “The principal thing is, is this right for the area? The reason for the number of objections is the amount of people living in the Tobacco Warehouse.
“We have to make sure we have the right balance.”
He warned how if the area was not managed it could become a “free-for-all”, adding: “It’s a nice area and we want it to grow.”