Ed Sheeran is seeking planning permission to build a second wildlife pond at his sprawling Suffolk estate, home to his £1.1million recording studio complex nicknamed "Sheeran-ville". The proposal is likely to reignite tensions with local residents, who have previously raised concerns about the scale of development at the singer's property near Framlingham.

The new pond would be added near the existing studio buildings, with plans suggesting it is intended to support local wildlife such as newts and other pond-dwelling creatures rather than for recreational use. Sheeran has expanded his estate significantly over the years, including previous applications for ponds, lakes and other structures, some of which have drawn objections from neighbours concerned about noise, traffic and the changing character of the rural area.