AFFORDABLE homes that were set to be built on a former church site in Redditch have now been completed.
The new housing scheme in Winyates is known as St Gregory’s in recognition of the catholic church which once stood on the site and closed its doors in 2005.
GreenSquareAccord (GSA), a housing association serving the West Midlands, is leading on the St Gregory’s development which will deliver 12 homes for social rent while 13 properties will be made available under a shared ownership scheme once construction is complete.
Mike Nolan, the GSA’s head of development, said: “I am pleased to say construction is progressing well with significant progress made since the start of the year.
“The first stage of construction included the demolition of the church building followed by clean-up and levelling of the site.
“Highways and utilities infrastructure has been installed and more recently exteriors have been finished for most of the homes.
“As well as providing much needed social homes, we are creating opportunities for would-be homeowners to take their first step on the property ladder by releasing some of our homes in Winyates through a shared ownership scheme.”
The St Gregory’s scheme is being built by GSA’s in-house construction team, using prefabricated timber panels supplied by LoCaL Homes.
Mike Doolan, sales and partnership manager at LoCaL Homes, said: “It is brilliant to see the majority of the homes now erected at the St Gregory’s development.
“The future residents of this affordable housing scheme will benefit from many of the features of living in a modern, energy-efficient home.
“Now the exterior of the homes have been completed for 21 of the 25 homes at St Gregory’s, the internal works will follow shortly.”
Redditch MP, Chris Bloore visited the St Gregory’s development last autumn and recently returned to the site to be briefed on construction progress.
The first handovers to customers are set to take place at the scheme in early 2026.
Mr Bloore said: “I’m delighted to see St Gregory’s in Winyates transformed from a site that once symbolised neglect and anti-social behaviour into 25 high-quality, affordable homes.
“This will give local families the dignity, security and lower heating bills they deserve, while helping tackle the climate crisis.”
