It’s been reported Sheeran planned to use the proposed church building as a private venue for friends and family wanting to hold weddings and christenings there.
However, according to The Daily Mail, his local parish council has said the building would need to be accessible to the public for at least three years before it’s licensed and stated that the 28-year-old’s current plans are illegal.
Dennington Parish Council Clerk Lydia Kirk said: “The applicant’s statement of need describes the use of the ancillary building as a potential venue for marriages, christenings etc. for family and close friends.
“The parish council notes that additional licenses would be required under the Marriages and Civil Partnerships (Approved Premises) Regulations 2005 which would require the licensed premises to be accessible and available for public use for a period of three years.
“As such, this proposed use would be out-with the scope of the current application which is for a private use ancillary building only.”
The Daily Mail reports the proposed church would have a “sweeping boat-shaped feel with a leaf-shaped roof and a cone rather than a spire”. The building would also have stained glass windows and a chapel with a 48 ft round tower.
Donald Insall Associates, Sheeran’s planning agent for the project, said: “It would address an important need for a private…
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