Ashburton, Devon, UK. 16th Nov 2018. The force has not been with a Star Wars fan after council jobsworths told him an £12000 lifesized replica of an Imperial scout walker in his field must be removed. Paul Parker has the intricate model of the sci fi military hardware which featured in Return of the Jedi set up by the side of the A38 a mile outside Ashburton, Devon. He put it there to create a local landmark and talking point and to create a interest in the market town. But he was saddened to receive an enforcement letter from Teignbridge District Council saying he had 21 days to remove it bec
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Ashburton, Devon, UK. 19th Nov 2018. The force has not been with a Star Wars fan after council jobsworths told him an £12000 lifesized replica of an Imperial scout walker in his field must be removed. Paul Parker has the intricate model of the sci fi military hardware which featured in Return of the Jedi set up by the side of the A38 a mile outside Ashburton, Devon. He put it there to create a local landmark and talking point and to create a interest in the market town. But he was saddened to receive an enforcement letter from Teignbridge District Council saying he had 21 days to remove it because he didn't have planning permission. Mr Parker who runs a storage business and is a member of Ashburton Chamber of Trade said: "About 99 per cent of the comments I've had have been positive. It's a bit of fun." The impressive model is made of steel and took welder-fabricator Dean Harvey 400 hours to create for his daughters for years ago. He said he couldn't understand the council's attitude. "I made it as a den and slide for my daughters and put it in my garden. "They've grown out it now so I've loaned it to Paul. "I can't see what harm it's doing." This picture shows Paul Parker (top) and Dean Harvey alongside the Star Wars replica. * Consent has been given for this photo *