He recently revealed that he wanted to expand his bustling brood with a sixth child.
And preparations at Jamie Oliver's family pile would appear to be well under way, with the TV chef winning approval to add an extra three bedrooms to the six-bed Elizabethan mansion.
Plans reveal Oliver, 46, and wife Jools intend to renovate the old servants' quarters of the grade I-listed country home to ensure it is 'fit for modern family life'.
The Olivers have already carried out extensive renovation and restoration at Spains Hall since buying it in December 2018.
The latest work appears to have been prompted by the couple's desire for a new brother or sister for Poppy, 19, Daisy Boo, 18, Petal Blossom, 12, Buddy Bear, 11, and River, five.
Jamie and Jools Oliver in central London with their children (left to right) Daisy Boo Pamela, Petal Blossom Rainbow, River Rocket Blue Dallas, Buddy Bear Maurice and Poppy Honey Rosie
Mrs Oliver, 47, revealed in August that she was considering having IVF to try for another baby after enduring five miscarriages.
She told a baby loss and infertility podcast: 'I have thought about IVF because having researched it and spoken to some amazing people, it seems like the right option for my age.'
However, she admitted: 'It's hard because also I've got a partner you know, I've got to think about him. I'm not so sure he's that keen to do it that way. So I don't want to push anything, because I'm very lucky.'
Around the time of River's arrival Oliver told how he had been on the verge of having a vasectomy – only to back down over his fear of needles and because his wife refused to let him go ahead.
He told TV host Alan Carr he had also been put off by a friend who had recently had the 'snip' – and 'cried for three weeks'.
He joked about how having such a large family was 'completely nuts', but added: 'It's an amazing thing... I love the kids and it keeps me
