Debbie Hicks, of the Star Inn, at Newlyn Strand, is applying for permission to stretch the raised pavement across three parking spaces that are situated outside the pub to create a pedestrian area.
The plans also include a stretch of bollards and chains to separate the pedestrian area from the main road.
A Penwith Council planning officer said many of the concerns that have been expressed by residents are not directly related to the application.
"The applicant is not applying to create an outdoor seating area in this application although that can be applied for with an outside seating license later," she said.
The plans have proved controversial with some residents who have written to The Cornishman complaining that if the plans go ahead it would mean drinkers sitting outside the pub which would spoil the character of the area.
Ms Hicks said: "Too many people in the art galleries forget that the character of Newlyn is a working fishing village with working fishermen."
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