Issue details

Compulsory Purchase of 364 High Street, Rochester ME1 1DJ (Formerly Mak’s Curry Nest)

Summary
This report will ask the Cabinet to re-consider the potential to compulsory purchase a property, with the potential to work with a partner organisation and potential onward sale, who would bring the building back into a reasonable condition and find an appropriate re-use of the building.

Access to Information
The report together with any other documents being considered (unless they contain exempt information) will be available for inspection 5 clear days before the decision is taken by the Cabinet. Copies are available on the Council's website or requested from Democratic Services Medway Council, Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4TR or email democratic.services@medway.gov.uk. If you wish to submit information to the Cabinet about the item please also contact Democratic Services.

Decision type: Key

Decision status: For Determination

Notice of proposed decision first published: 24/08/2026

Decision due: 20 Oct 2026 by Cabinet

Lead member: Councillor Simon Curry, Portfolio Holder for Climate Change and Strategic Regeneration simon.curry@medway.gov.uk

Lead director: Adam Bryan

Contact: Dave Harris, Chief Planning Officer Email: dave.harris@medway.gov.uk Tel: 01634 331575, Madeline Mead, Principal Planner.

Relevant Overview and Scrutiny Committee:: Regeneration, Culture and Environment