There were plans in various stages for at least four supermarkets in and around Hayle.

 In chronological order of application they were

    ASDA at the Rugby Club site, Marsh Lane
    Sainsburys opposite the West Cornwall Retail Park, Marsh Lane
        09-1273-P | SAINSBURYS SUPERMARKETS LTD & CRANFORD (HAYLE) LLP | LAND AT MARSH LANE HAYLE; LAND AT MARSH LANE HAYLE; CONSTRUCTION OF SUPERMARKET, PETROL FILLING STATION, CAR PARKING, HIGHWAY WORKS, NATURE RESERVE & ASSOCIATED WORKS (withdrawn)
        PA10/04297 | Land at Marsh lane, Hayle | Construction of supermarket, petrol filling station, car parking, highway works, nature reserve and associated works
    ING, South Quay, Hayle
    Morrisons on Jewson site, South Quay, Hayle

 In the end, ING gained the planning permission and ASDA took over the supermarket there