For me the discussion is over, the decision will go for Sainsbury's. The objections have been dealt with.

The shops will adapt to sell what Sainsbury's won't. Sainsbury's is quite limited, it does not carry a lot of stuff I want to buy from spices through to decent bread and meat. They will benefit from extra people passing by after buying the basics at Sainsbury's.

It's all going to work out well for HOP.

Lets start discussing real issues like the other empty shops.