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Ed Sheeran’s plans to build a private chapel in his garden could be sunk – by newts.

The ‘Castle On The Hill’ singer sparked speculation he plans to marry fiancée Cherry Seaborn in the grounds of his Suffolk mansion after filing a planning application to build an idyllic retreat there.

But the building work would disrupt a collection of great crested newts living in his pond, according to The Sun newspaper.

Objections have been lodged against the chapel plans, amid claims the pond is home to one of the largest populations of the protected species in the area.

Critics are demanded a "full ecological survey" before the application progresses any further.

One objector claimed Ed had shown "total disregard to the local ecology" and the need to preserve the newts’ habitat.

The ‘Shape Of You’ singer will have to apply of a license from Natural England in order to proceed with any building work which is found to disturb the habitat of the protected newts.

Ed, 27, and his childhood sweetheart Cherry, 25, got engaged last year.

The singer is refusing to give anything away about his big day but it’s thought the couple were planning exchange vows at his home in Suffolk after he applied to have a chapel installed.

Public planning documents show Ed will not be hiring out the place of worship for weddings but does not rule out him holding his own nuptial there.

In the document the ‘Perfect’ songwriter says he needs to build the chapel as a private "retreat for contemplation and prayer."

He adds that high-profile house guests would use it to "regenerate their spiritual strength."

The planning application to build the chapel has been lodged in the name of Matthew Seaborn, Cherry’s architect father.

Officials at East Suffolk Council were expected to make a decision in April, before the issue of the newts came to light.

Ed Sheeran thinks it would be a "little bit weird" to perform at his own wedding.

The ‘Shape Of You’ hitmaker’s songs are very popular among newlyweds because of the heartfelt lyrics and his soothing vocals, but he’s adamant he won’t be playing any of his tracks when he ties the knot with his childhood sweetheart Cherry Seaborn this year.

Speaking on Australia’s ‘The Kyle and Jackie O Show’, Ed – who is currently Down Under on tour – said when asked if he’d play his songs at his wedding: "It would be a little bit weird."

The 27-year-old singer sparked rumors him and Cherry – who got engaged last year – had already got hitched after he was spotted wearing a plain silver band on his ring finger.

He explained: "We didn’t get secretly married, no, she made me this ring out of silver clay, so we were both kinda wearing rings."

And the flame-haired hunk hopes the ring will throw people off scent so that no one – except their guests – will know when they officially became husband and wife.

He added: "It also means that nobody will know when we have got married."

Ed is refusing to give anything away about his big day but it’s thought the couple could exchange vows at his home in Suffolk as he has asked to have a chapel installed.

A source said recently: "Even though Ed is one of the world’s biggest stars he does like to do things privately, like his engagement.

"Having his wedding on his own land would mean they could celebrate their big day with just their nearest and dearest and then head back to the main house of a big party after."

It’s expected that East Suffolk Council will make a decision on the chapel in April, which could mean Ed and Cherry can tie the knot there this summer, if they wanted.

Ed Sheeran is reportedly building a chapel in the grounds of his Suffolk mansion – and it could be the site of his wedding.

The ‘Castle on a Hill’ singer – who recently revealed he had proposed to girlfriend Cherry Seaborn at the end of last year – is said to be planning a Saxon-style flint church at his home, prompting speculation he’s taken measures to ensure his nuptials are as private as possible.

A source told The Sun newspaper: "Even though Ed is one of the world’s biggest stars he does like to do things privately, like his engagement.

"Having his wedding on his own land would mean they could celebrate their big day with just their nearest and dearest and then head back to the main house of a big party after."

The chapel – which would stand at 32ft tall according to plans – can host a congregation of 24, and it is being developed by architects who have previously worked on the likes of Windsor Castle.

It’s said the development is essential for Ed to give him a place to "retreat for contemplation and prayer", and for his famous house guests to "regenerate their spiritual strength".

It’s expected that East Suffolk Council will make a decision on the chapel in April, which could mean Ed and Cherry can tie the knot there this summer, if they wanted.

Cherry’s architect father Matthew Seaborn has lodged the planning application on the grounds of the property, which already features both an indoor and mobile swimming pool, a tree house, a gym and even a ‘man cave’.

The news comes after Ed revealed he will have a number of different bachelor parties before he ties the knot, and he’s quipped that one of the bashes could be staged at one of the inexpensive hotel and pub chain’s venues.

He shared: "There will be a few [stag dos] I think. I think there’s going to have to be a few … I’ll do a nice one with my dad and her dad."

Ed Sheeran opted for a takeaway with his fiancee Cherry Seaborn instead of a BRIT Awards after-party.

The 27-year-old pop megastar might have picked up the Global Success Award at the glitzy ceremony at London’s The O2 arena on Wednesday night (21.02.18), but instead of celebrating with his peers he opted for a quiet night in with his soon-to-be wife, unlike previous years where he’s partied until the early hours.

Speaking to The Sun newspaper about his plans to head straight home after the main event, he said: "Usually at the Brits I walk into the party and think, ‘I wish I’d just gone home and had a curry’.

"So tonight, that’s what I am doing."

The ‘Supermarket Flowers’ hitmaker revealed at the BRITs that his engagement ring has been handmade by Cherry.

Putting to bed speculation the couple had secretly married, he said: "I never saw why men didn’t wear engagement rings.

"It’s the same commitment either way.

"Cherry made it for me herself out of silver clay. I really like it."

And Ed might not need to order in takeaways in the future if he plans on testing out his new cooking equipment.

He said recently: "I find myself getting really excited about kitchen appliances now."

And he’ll soon have lots of space for new gear as Ed bought four houses next door to each other.

The ‘Shape of You’ songwriter splashed out on a farmhouse and adjoining land in Suffolk, East England for £895,000 in June 2012, and at the same time, he bought a 16th century Grade II listed property next door for £450,000.

Land Registry records have also revealed he then bought a four-bedroom detatched house for £925, 000 in September 2016, and in October bought a bungalow on the other side of his main house’s driveway for £525,000, fuelling speculation he’s building a super-estate for himself and new fiancee

One local resident said: "Ed is a super guy and really friendly. He is just a down to earth Suffolk boy at heart – so who can blame him for wanting to settle down here? It is a lovely part of the world.

"He has bought all the properties next door. I guess it means that there is nobody to complain if he plays his music too loudly."