'I have a 25ft shark on my house - I’m locked in a bitter row with council'
But despite attracting hundreds of visitors every year since, Magnus has vowed to keep it from state control, fighting to keep his dad's legacy alive and protect what the artwork stands for."Especially when it comes to artwork which is meant to challenge authority and make people think.He added the council has handled his case in "a dismissive way" which has "not preserved [the Shark] at all".
It can, however, help to influence planning decisions in a way that "conserves and enhances local character" and will be "a material consideration in planning decisions that directly affect them or their setting". But Magnus says such control has "damaged the message and spirit that was intended" behind the anti-authoritarian art."How power goes to people's heads and leads to destructive decisions.A spokesperson for Oxford City Council said: “The Headington Shark was nominated for inclusion on the Oxford Heritage Asset Register by a member of the public and voted for by members of the public.
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