Trafford Council has served a formal notice requiring action to be taken to address the condition of the former Altrincham North Lodge building in West Timperley.
The notice requires those responsible for the site to either carry out substantial repair works or demolish the building and clear the site within six months.
The former Pelican Inn and Altrincham North Lodge on Manchester Road have been closed since 2020 and the buildings have become increasingly derelict and insecure, leading to concerns from residents, emergency services and the Council.
The Council's latest action follows a further fire at the site in April 2026 and emergency action taken in May to secure the buildings. While these measures helped reduce the immediate risk of unauthorised access, they did not address the underlying condition of the Lodge itself.
While the Council has seen proposals involving the refurbishment of the 1930s mock Tudor Pelican building, designed by renowned local architect George Wescott, there appears to be little prospect of the Lodge being brought back into beneficial use.
Cllr Keleigh Glenton, Trafford Council's Executive Member for Community Safety and Civil Contingencies, said:
“Residents have raised concerns about this site for a considerable time and understandably want to see progress.
“The former lodge has suffered years of deterioration and has been the subject of repeated incidents involving trespass, vandalism and fire damage.
“Although steps have been taken to secure the building, its condition continues to have a negative impact on the local area. We have therefore taken formal action to secure a long-term solution. Our priority is to respond to residents' concerns and ensure this prominent site is properly addressed.”
The notice gives those responsible for the site six months to comply. If the required works are not carried out, the Council has powers to undertake the works itself and seek to recover the costs incurred.