A major eyesore property in Cliftonville has been compulsorily purchased in a deal secured as part of Thanet District Council's empty property strategy.The former Warren Court Hotel in Arthur Road has been derelict for more than five years and, during that time, has been the victim of two fires.
The council began Compulsory Purchase Order proceedings and the order was confirmed by the Secretary of State. However, prior to its implementation, an agreement was reached, on a voluntary basis, with the owners of the property for them to sell it to the Town and Country Housing Group.
Town and Country will now be working with the council to submit a planning application to redevelop the site, with work expected to start shortly on clearing the site and making it secure.
Cllr. Zita Wiltshire, Cabinet Member for Community Services, said: "This is great news, as this is one of our remaining major targets in our empty property strategy. We've already successfully tackled some of the biggest eyesore properties in Cliftonville, with 77 Eastern Esplanade and 12 - 15 Cliff Terrace both brought back into use, as a result of the council's work. I'm delighted that soon we'll be adding the former Warren Court Hotel to this list of our achievements."
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