Ex-army man who spent 6 years building huge castle in field told to demolish it

[Nithavela]

Still, Mikey, 43, who grew up in nearby Oakdale, and began building the castle five years ago on farmland while he was homeless, will not surrender if he can help it.


Even though he lives in a nearby council flat and not in the castle, Mikey has been told by the local authority that he breached planning rules because the structure needed permission to be built on agricultural land.



The veteran, whose retreat has been visited by people such as troubled reality TV star Katie Price, has a growing army of supporters, not least his 100,000 followers on Instagram.

Ex-army man who spent 6 years building huge castle in field told to demolish it

Mikey Allen, 43, built the impressive two-storey castle in Wales to help cope with his PTSD - but now council planners say it must be torn down

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[DaisyDay]

Perhaps with the publicity the authorities in Wales will grant him an exemption from the rules of converting agricultural land to residential without a permit.

Looks like a nice castlette.

 

[Niels]

Let's hope some kind of compromise can be reached. Seeing his handiwork makes me want to build one myself.

 

[Richard T]

Government regulation is out of control.

 

[RileyG]

That's such a shame!

Wales is a beautiful country with great castles. I've seen them with my own eyes.

 

[comana]

Let's hope some kind of compromise can be reached. Seeing his handiwork makes me want to build one myself.

There is a man in Colorado who built one.

Bishop Castle - Adventure To New Heights | Official Website

See the inspiring castle built entirely by one man. Built stone by stone, this three-story castle, includes towers, grand ballroom, fire-breathing dragon, and bridges featuring unforgettable views.

www.bishopcastle.org