United Kingdom, Oct. 1 -- 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 di...