A FAMILY-run garage which has been in Abingdon town centre for 20 years is to become a block of flats for the elderly.

Bellinger Vauxhall at 111 Ock Street is planning to sell up to Churchill Retirement Living, which wants to demolish the garage and build 32 retirement flats.

Bellinger is planning to move the Abingdon business to its new purpose-built premises at Milton Gate, just outside Didcot.

Churchill will still need to get planning permission and said it is preparing an application now.

Members of public can see the plans online at churchillretirement.co.uk/planning/live-consultations/proposed-site-abingdon