The derelict plot of a historic pub named after a pension pot for disabled seamen has been earmarked for a block of flats.

Plans have been put forward to Medway Council to build 24 flats on the site of the now-demolished Chatham Chest Public House in Bryant Street.

If approved, a six-storey block of 538 sq m would be constructed on the plot off the A2 consisting of eight, one-bedroom apartments.

A further 14, two-bedroom and two, three-bedroom homes would also form part of the development next to the Bryant Street Medical Centre.

The proposed site was formerly the home of the historic Chatham Chest pub which was knocked down back in 2016 after trading ceased many years prior.

According to council documents the project will offer residents terrific views of Chatham should it be given the green light.

It says: "The proposed development makes use of an unused, derelict brownfield site in a highly sustainable location.

"Each flat has a generous-sized entrance hall from which there is access to the open plan kitchen and living area, bedrooms, bathroom and a good sized store - [plus] a five sq m private balcony.

"The building footprint has been set out to avoid existing underground services and drains, and sufficient distances to neighbouring residential buildings ensure privacy for both future occupants and neighbours.

"All flats are designed with an open-plan living arrangement with a spacious kitchen situated to the back and the dining and living area to the front, with large glazed doors to a private balcony.

"The majority of flats are dual-aspect, and all with great views towards Chatham and the Great Lines in the distance, or south facing with views towards the Green Hills at the rear of the site."

Plans also include eight car parking spaces, including 2 disabled bays, as well as 24 cycle spaces.

The Chatham Chest had been named after a fund set up in 1590 to provide pensions for wounded seamen.

Money was generated by compulsory deductions of half-a-shilling each month from worker’s wages and it had been described as the “world's first occupational pension scheme”.

The assets of the scheme were held in an actual chest which carried the same name and were held at Chatham Dockyard until it ceased operation in 1803.

The actual Chatham Chest has since been displayed at the National Maritime Museum in London.

You can view updates on the application here by searching for reference MC/23/2779.

A decision on the development is expected by March 19 2024.

The proposal comes just days after it was revealed a now-closed nightclub could be transformed into multiple apartments – just yards away from the Chatham Chest site.

Provectus Developments wants to build 61 flats in New Road on the land of the former Krystals Nightclub and Vanity Bar which ceased trading in 2013.