Rita Ora has secured planning permission to build a controversial gym at her mansion

Rita Ora has secured planning permission to build a controversial gym at her mansion.

The 34-year-old pop star has overcome protests from numerous residents and local groups to secure official permission to build the gym at her London home.

A source told The Sun newspaper: "Rita has no intention of disturbing the peace in her neighbourhood and has gone about everything in the proper manner. She wouldn't have got permission from the council if she was violating any planning rules."

Rita - who bought the property four years ago - hopes to build a garden room, which will be used as a gym, and will sit 30 metres from the house.

However, the plans have angered some of her neighbours, who fear that it could be a disturbance and impact animals living in the area.

One complaint reads: "Residents who chose this area for its tranquillity should not be forced to live with artificial lighting, amplified sound or loss of privacy.

"Although acoustic insulation is mentioned, the inclusion of bifold doors suggests that music and voice projection could occur at any hour.

"The neighbouring property has a strict rule prohibiting large gatherings or parties, adopted precisely to preserve peace and respect among neighbours.

"This proposal undermines that shared understanding and carries the potential to generate conflict, complaints and even legal disputes."