Welsh dragon tower given go-ahead
Plans for a £9 million project to build a dragon sculpture which would tower above the Shropshire and Welsh border have been given the go-ahead. Plans for a £9 million project to build a dragon sculpture which would tower above the Shropshire and Welsh border have been given the go-ahead. The 41-metre high tower with a 23 metre bronze dragon sitting on top has been called the area's own version of the Angel of the North. The creators say it will attract about 230,000 visitors a year and will bring millions of pounds into the local economy. But its critics last night called the planned structure a concrete monstrosity. Wrexham County Borough Council's planning committee granted permission for the dragon tower, to be built at the Halton roundabout on the A483 Chirk bypass.
Plans for a £9 million project to build a dragon sculpture which would tower above the Shropshire and Welsh border have been given the go-ahead.
The 41-metre high tower with a 23 metre bronze dragon sitting on top has been called the area's own version of the Angel of the North.
The creators say it will attract about 230,000 visitors a year and will bring millions of pounds into the local economy. But its critics last night called the planned structure a concrete monstrosity.
Wrexham County Borough Council's planning committee granted permission for the dragon tower, to be built at the Halton roundabout on the A483 Chirk bypass.
Because the land is owned by the council it is subject to a three-month review when it could be called in by the Welsh Assembly.
But following the granting of permission the man behind the plans Simon Wingett said he was hopeful the tower would now finally go ahead.
The bottom of the tower will house tourist and cultural attractions including tourist information, a cafe, shop and art gallery.
