Residents of Westleigh had come together to try and prevent an application from to the Licensing Committee from the Easy Save on Wigan Road.
A number of concerned locals contacted Coun Myra Whiteside about the shop's bid, pointing out that the area was already well served with shops selling alcohol. One such shop was just two doors down from the controversial application.
Coun Whiteside, along with ward colleagues Peter Smith and Susan Greensmith, shared their constituents' fears and spoke out against the application during its consideration.
But the the Licensing Comittee said they felt they had no powers to refuse the application and could not take into consideration other shops selling alcohol in the vicinity.
Although the application was approved, the protests persuaded the COmmitte to impose restrictions on the operation of the licence.
Coun Whiteside said: "Naturally I am sorry that the licence was not refused but I am happy that there will be some relief for residents with these restrictions. "Leigh West's councillors will monitor the situation and will report breaches to the authorities.
"If residents notice any breaches, they can contact any of us and we will take it up on their behalf."
The applicant admitted there had been problems in the past with the previous owner of the shop but told the Committee that he would be living over the premises and would better placed to monitor the situation.
He also agreed to a restriction of opening hours from 8am to 9pm except for special occasions.
An "under-21 policy", where proof of purchase can be asked for before alcohol is served, was also agreed to and a log book of sale refusal will be kept.
The applicant also agreed to extend the CCTV system to include the area outside his premises.