A DERELICT building in Stret-ford is causing safety concerns after it was torched three times in five days.

And building safety experts have been in to inspect the old Kendal Sports Club, on Kendal Road, following the blazes last week.

Fire officers were called to the complex on Wednesday evening, Thursday afternoon and on Sunday evening.

Plans for 160 new homes, a pub and a 34-barge marina on the site have been approved by Trafford's planning committee. The plans are currently being considered by Environment Secretary Stephen Byers.