The Eagle Works scheme, named after the factory previously on the site in Willenhall, is being built by our in-house construction team and will deliver 51 new affordable homes set to be completed by summer 2026. The development will meet a variety of local housing needs by providing one and two-bedroom apartments alongside two, three and four-bedroom houses.
Ryan Oldnall, Development Manager at GSA, said: “We are delighted that we will soon be able to welcome the first customers to our development on Somerford Place. This scheme is transforming a derelict factory site into a thriving community of affordable homes.
“Incoming customers to the development will be within easy walking distance of local amenities and shops, have access to cycle storage, be connected to other areas by bus routes that run close by and have plenty of space to park their vehicles.”
All of the homes at our Eagle Works scheme will be let for an affordable rent with the first eight homes to be completed being two-bedroom houses.
Local MP Pat McFadden was given a tour of the development alongside Willenhall South Councillor Simran Cheema and was pleased to see progress on the site since construction recommenced earlier this year.
Reflecting on their visit, Cllr Cheema said: "It’s fantastic to see this once derelict site in Willenhall transformed into a place where families can put down roots and build their futures. For too long, this land stood as a reminder of what had been lost, now it represents opportunity, community, and growth. These new homes will not only provide much needed family homes but will also breathe new life into the area. I look forward to seeing the completion of the site”
The houses at Eagle Works will have gardens at the rear, with spacing between dwellings in line with Walsall Council’s standards. Customers living in the apartment block will have access to a shared open courtyard, which will be screened by landscaped areas.
All the new homes at Eagle Works will be built using low carbon Eco-200 off-site closed timber panel system provided by LoCaL Homes and the external wall panels will have a brick slip system applied at their Walsall-based factory.
Mike Doolan, Sales and Partnership Manager at LoCaL Homes said: “We are working closely with GSA’s in house construction team to deliver 51 much needed new affordable homes in Willenhall. After restarting on site earlier this year it is great to be back on track with the first eight homes completed.
“Not only do our offsite timber panel solutions help speed up construction times they also provide high performing, low carbon homes which help to reduce overall household bills.”
The Eagle Works site was previously home to the premises of Middleton Paper Company for more than half a century before the firm moved to a new location.
Handovers will take place over several phases until Summer 2026.