AN additional edge of town supermarket would have a devastating affect on Bude town centre, it was claimed at a public inquiry last week. But a barrister for the developers who hope to bring a Tesco store to the area, argued that it would not impact on the town centre because it would attract customers loyal to the supermarket. The decision for a controversial mixed-use development, including a supermarket, will be made by planning inspector Neil Pope. He heard evidence for and against the proposal at a public inquiry last week. Mr Pope, a chartered town planner, will decide whether a Tesco store will be allowed on land at Binhamy Farm, directly opposite the Morrisons store, where the development of around 400 houses has started. The Post last week reported day one of the inquiry where a number of people registered to speak, in favour or against the proposal. Jeremy Cahill, QC, on behalf of developers, Catesby Property Group, continued to cross-examine evidence from opposers Cornwall Council, Keep Bude Alive and Morrisons last Wednesday (May 4). Cornwall Council last year refused the application, which also includes a petrol filling station, respite facility of seven holiday bungalows, car parking and associated infrastructure, on the grounds the proposed supermarket 'would have an individual and cumulative significant adverse impact upon the vitality and viability of Bude town centre'. During his cross examination Mr Cahill suggested 'loyal Tesco shoppers' who travel out of their way to the supermarket, will not have an 'additional impact on the town centre' because they would be shopping there anyway. For the full report, and a round-up of the area news and sport, see this week's edition of the Post.