MORE than 40 new homes will be built in Blakedown after plans were given the go-ahead.

Barratt West Midlands will build the 42 new homes at the former Blakedown Nurseries site, in Belbroughton Road.

Seven bungalows, 33 houses and two flats, together with parking, will be built at the site, which has been empty for seven years.

Wyre Forest District Council ’s planning committee gave the proposal the green light at its meeting yesterday,  despite concerns from residents.