Agreed.

Sainsbury's is still in the picture, pending planning approval. There has been another round of consultation as the developer submitted an application with the wrong address on it (& the council didn't notice).

Sebastian Roche have plans to move into the old White Wood shop. A bit of a waste of a prime retail location IMO, but as you say, better on balance than nothing. I suppose it will release what should be a slightly cheaper retail location when they move out (landlord permitting).

As for the Old Bank, my understanding from some months ago is that there have been many viewings but only one offer made on this. Draw your own conclusions on that one.