Town centre street art dividing opinion is being painted over after causing a stir

The artist Vinnie Nylon gifted the art to the town for free in what was supposed to be a way of bringing joy to Bungay.

Instead it led to a planning wrangle and divided opinion in the town.

East Anglian Daily Times: The Sun on Quavers Lane in Bungay has been painted overThe Sun on Quavers Lane in Bungay has been painted over (Image: Bruno Brown)

The Fisher Theatre commissioned the artist to do the work after the town council had agreed on the locations.

But barely as the paint had dried in August when the work was complete, East Suffolk Council launched an investigation into the work as it was in breach of listed building consent.

The theatre admitted it had never sought permission.

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And now it is believed the Fisher Theatre is painting over the work.

The murals on Upper Olland Street, Lower Olland Street and Quavers Lane have been painted over.

While the street art on Draganfly Motorcycles which is opposite the Fisher Theatre, and the street art opposite the Green Dragon Pub remain, for now.

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East Anglian Daily Times: Vinnie Nylon painting the mural (left) and the mural on Lower Olland Street partially painted overVinnie Nylon painting the mural (left) and the mural on Lower Olland Street partially painted over (Image: Bruno Brown)

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