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The former garage in question was known locally as Hambley’s Garage on Shute Hill in Pelynt, near Looe, Cornwall. It operated for many years as a motor garage with coach maintenance, vehicle storage and included a petrol station serving the village and surrounding rural area.


Over time the buildings fell into disuse and dereliction, becoming a prominent but neglected commercial site in the village.


The site was significant enough in local planning documents that it was listed on Cornwall Council’s Brownfield Land Register under the name Former Hambley’s Garage, Shute Hill, Pelynt.


Redevelopment and Planning


In March 2021, planning permission was granted for demolition of the existing garage buildings, and construction of six new homes and three commercial units on the site.


Part of the redevelopment plan, at least initially, included relocating the local Spar shop and Post Office to a new building on the former garage site — a proposal backed by some residents and the parish council as a way to rejuvenate that part of the village.


By 2025, the site was being marketed for sale with the planning consent still valid for the mixed use redevelopment.

What It Represents Locally


The site isn’t formally protected as a heritage site, but it’s part of the historic linear development of Pelynt along Shute Hill, an area visible from local population surveys and parish planning records.


Older community memories (shared on social media / local groups) talk about families knowing the Hambleys from past decades when the garage and possibly associated coach business were more actively run — indicating a multi-decade local presence before closure.

Broader Village Context


Pelynt itself is a historic village with medieval origins (mentioned in the Domesday Book) and has a mix of listed buildings, long-standing village shops, a local church and community facilities.


Facilities such as garages, shops and services have often anchored community life, and changes like the redevelopment of the Shute Hill garage site reflect broader shifts in rural Cornwall — from traditional roadside service businesses to mixed-use village centres.

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