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'Plain lump of concrete' sculpture plans for Whitby Abbey pulled after wave of objections Almost 90 complaints flooded in claiming the statue would spoil the outstanding view Latest Teesside headlines straight to your inboxInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. OurPrivacy Noticeexplains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Thank you fo...

Submitting... The creations were described as dolos shaped, reminiscent of a concrete structure that is used as a barrier to prevent coastal erosion. The sculpture will only be “finished”, however, when it snows according to the supporting documents submitted as part of two planning applications to Scarborough Council as the work intends to make a statement about climate change. Last week, however, almost 90 complaints flooded into the council from residents in Whitby about the “eyesore” structure. On Friday, it was confirmed that the plans for the Whitby installation had been withdra...

PLANS to install an “unfinished” sculpture that would only have been complete when it snowed in the grounds of Whitby Abbey have been withdrawn…

TWO “unfinished” sculptures that will only be complete when it snows could soon be installed at Scarborough Castle and Whitby Abbey as part of a…