The bar is proposed inside The Royal residential and hotel development opposite Newcastle Beach, accommodating up to 194 people and trading until midnight from Monday to Saturday and 10pm on Sundays.

Newcastle City Council approved the project last night.

Objectors had expressed fears the bar would create violence on streets.

Supporters said it would add to Newcastle’s economy and social scene.

Councillors voted 6-4 for the application.

Lord mayor John Tate abstained because a relative lived in the area.

Councillors Brad Luke and Tim Crakanthorp were not at the meeting.

The council put 27 conditions on the approval, including closing doors and banning al fresco dining after 10pm, having security cameras, and not playing live, amplified music.

A suggested requirement for the bar to have one security guard for every 100 patrons was not enforced, as it was deemed over-regulation.

Cr Sharon Claydon said the establishment would contribute to the city.

‘‘We’re absolutely screaming for some diversity in the night-time economy,’’ she said.

Cr Michael Osborne was worried about the effect on residents.

Councillors also heard last night from proponents and objectors to a delicatessen and licensed restaurant in another of The Royal’s ground-floor tenancies.

Applicant Ken Harris said it would be a cafe-style deli, providing a point of difference for inner-city residents and visitors.

‘‘Businesses in the Mirvac Royal site are representative of the vanguard that have faith in the CBD of Newcastle and its revival,’’ he said.

‘‘Businesses intend on making the CBD a living city.’’

Resident Col Peebles expressed concern about noise, antisocial behaviour and late-night drinking.

Property owner Glenn Turner was worried that all The Royal’s commercial tenancies would be licensed.