PLANS to build new homes off Husum Way in Kidderminster have been approved by the council's planning committee. 

Living Space Housing submitted a full planning application to Wyre Forest District Council for 48 affordable homes.

The new site is allocated for residential development by the council and was approved by councillors during a meeting earlier this week. 

A total of 94 parking spaces have been provided across the scheme.

Designated cycle parking will be provided within the garden shed to each new home to encourage cycle usage.

Developers say the landscaping plans for the residential scheme allows for the retention and protection of the majority of existing hedgerows and trees, with the exception of providing for site access.