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