Porthleven could soon be getting a new microbrewery after an application was been lodged to convert a vehicle repair shop, at Harbour Head.

The application was submitted by the owner of The Mussell Shoal (Kelvin Batt), if granted, the name of the premises would be Shoals Brewery - with pictures also showing space for outdoor seating.

Kelvin Batt is seeking:

"Change of use from vehicle repair shop to a taproom for the microbrewery under the classification of Sui generis, previously Class A4 public houses, wine bars, or drinking establishments."

In a heritage report, the Porthleven Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Strategy identifies the whole boatyard site as an Opportunity Site, capable of development if "tackled in a sensitive fashion which respects the historic character, grain and appearance of the Conservation Area."

The heritage report concluded:

"The proposed use class change to occupy the building through a temporary period before further permitted development is considered to have minimal impact on the area providing delicate and aesthetic care is taken to the proposed seating area."

Click here to see the plans for yourself.

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