Celebrity couple Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan have been given the green light to make a further addition to their new home in Essex.

Epping Forest Council has given its approval to plans to build an annexe near to the duo’s million-pound mansion.

The home is currently being built on the site of a former Tudor-style property.

The new annexe which has been granted planning permission will include an ensuite bedroom, a cloakroom, kitchen, dining area and sitting area.

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Documents submitted alongside the plans suggest the annexe is being built for Mark’s parents.

They stated: “The annexe is for the use of our client's parents, who need to be close to our clients for care.

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“The annexe provides one bedroom, bathroom, a TV room and an open plan kitchen, living and dining area with a feature window and doors to provide good views over the countryside.”

The plans will mean an existing on-site stable will be demolished to make way for the small building.

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A previous application for the annexe was withdrawn due to concerns it was too close to a public right of way.

The annexe will be one of a number of new additions to the land, which will predominantly feature a new five-bedroom mansion fitted with a bar, gym, kids' playroom, and outdoor swimming pool.

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Mark and Michelle have been keeping fans up to date on the new additions, but they couple have been warned by the council they will not be able to add anything else to the land.

In the decision notice granting planning permission for the annexe, the council said: “The local planning authority considers that there would be no further capacity for any future extensions or additions to the main dwelling and the annexe due to the cumulative harm to the green belt.”