Plans to turn a former toilet block in Coalville into an office building have been given the go-ahead.

North West Leicestershire District Council submitted an application for the 'change of use of former public conveniences to offices' in Wolsey Road in February.

It is an area that is undergoing redevelopment as part of the town's regeneration - with new housing already being built and the area designated as a possible site for a new railway station in Coalville if plans to re-open the Ivanhoe Line to Derby go-ahead.

But it was always the intention that the historical significance of the building means it will not be demolished to make way for the new office space.

A design, access and heritage statement with the planning application, explains the work that is intended, and its effect on the surrounding area.

The statement says: "The proposals will benefit the local economy due to the nature of the proposed usage of the former public convenience building. 

"As the building will be changed to commercial office use, this will benefit the local economy due to people working within the building generating income for businesses, and utilising businesses within the town. 

"Employment opportunities will also be created during the renovation work carried out on the existing building."

The statement details how the conversion would take place - and says some of the original features of the building would be retained.

It adds: "The proposals include the removal of toilet cubicles and internal walls, the construction of new internal walls, and blocking up internal doors to create usable commercial office spaces within the building."