On 20th September 2015 the Royal Oak closed and was sold to developers by Enterprise Inns. Since then we have been working to raise funds to buy the pub but  there is now a planning application to partially demolish the pub and build housing in the garden. Please object asap! https://publicaccess.medway.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=dates&keyVal=_MEDWA_DCAPR_145421

Nearby thriving pubs show bringing the pub back into use is possible. Compared to these pubs the Royal Oak has the extra advantages of hundreds of years of heritage and the potential for a great garden. Check out our campaign group's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/781454758665873/