An American veterinary diagnostics company has been given the green light for a "landmark" laboratory at Tachbrook Park as it plans to expand its UK presence.

Antech Diagnostics LTD revealed plans last year to turn the Titan Business Centre, on Spartan Close, into its first independent laboratory in the United Kingdom.

The firm - which handles testing for vets and develops diagnostic solutions - has now been granted planning permission for the development which it says will employ 54 people.

Plans approved by Warwick District Council are for a change of use for the building, as well as a new entrance and extended mezzanine floor.

"Antech is a US company establishing itself within the UK, and the facility at Warwick is seen to be a landmark development that once this is brought into use, will form a key location within their development within the UK," plans said.

"Antech within the US are keen to promote and develop clean air environments and as such will look to work with the local authority best they can to ensure their ongoing development has no detrimental impact to the surrounding locations."

An external generator would also be built to make sure equipment has continued supply of power.

Plans also state that local trades and locally supplied materials will be used.

"The proposed development will primarily be used to facilitate laboratory diagnostic services for the veterinary industry," the application added. 

"Antech Labs Ltd will employ approximately 54 members of part time staff at this development. 

"These are predominantly new roles and will therefore bring additional employment to the area."

Approving the application, a council report said: "The proposed additions and alterations to the building's fenestration are in keeping with its established character and appearance and the external plant and the timber enclosures to the eastern elevation would not result in any significant harm to the visual amenity or character of the area.

"Subject to a condition to control noise from the external plant, the amenity of neighbouring land uses would be safeguarded.

"The proposal would provide an acceptable level of parking for the proposed end user and no highway significant highway safety issues have been identified.

"The proposal would not have a prejudicial impact on ecology and, through a suitable condition, can deliver a biodiversity net gain."

See the full plans here.