Ed Sheeran has submitted plans to build a burial chamber under the floor of the new boat-shaped church which is being erected in the grounds of his vast £3.7m East Suffolk 'mini-village'.
New pictures show that the place of worship is currently under construction and is covered in scaffolding, while it could soon be joined by a burial zone which would be entered through a slab in the floor.
The latest plans mean the pop star, 30, could be buried in the grounds of his Framlingham home if the plans which have been submitted for the tomb are given the go ahead by council officers.
Wow! Ed Sheeran has submitted plans to build a burial chamber under the floor of the new boat-shaped church which is being erected in the grounds of his vast £3.7m East Suffolk 'mini-village'. New pictures show that the place of worship is currently under construction and is covered in scaffolding, while it could soon be joined by a burial zone
Ed's private place of retreat has been carefully modelled with curved walls on plan and in elevation, which give it a sweeping boat shaped feel.
The burial chamber, which according to plans would be at the back of the building, would measure 2.71 metres by 1.8 metres which is around the size of a double grave plot.
Ed originally failed to get permission for a chapel in his garden but in 2019 he submitted scaled down plans which were met with approval by his neighbours, as well as the parish council.
Lego House: New pictures show that the place of worship is currently under construction and is covered in scaffolding, while it could soon be joined by a burial zone which would be entered through a slab in the floor
Construction has just started on the new building for contemplation and prayer - which is on the north of Sheeran's main house, Wynneys Hall, and close to the eastern boundary of the estate.
Scaffolding has been put up and the tall tower, which is at one end of the building, is currently under construction.
The building will have a lobby and a nave downstairs, with a spiral staircase to a small gallery, and a main space for activity to the each, which being linked with the rising of the sun is relevant both in the Abrahamic and oriental traditions and in the more environmentally led philosophies of the present day.
Plans: Ed's private place of retreat has been carefully modelled with curved walls on plan and in elevation, which give it a sweeping boat shaped feel
Vast: Construction has just started on the new building for contemplation and prayer - which is on the north of Sheeran's main house, Wynneys Hall, and close to the eastern boundary of the estate (location circled)
Approved: Ed originally failed to get permission for a chapel in his garden but in 2019 he submitted scaled down plans which were met with approval by his neighbours, as well as the parish council
The place of worship will have a lead roof, flint walls and stained glass windows.
The roof is leaf-shaped and the original plans say the design is reflective of shapes and forms that are familiar to all, allowing each person to interpret its symbolism freely in their own way, which reflects the principle of it being multi use and non-denominational.
The original application stated it would address an important need for a private place of
