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16 July 2026
On Wednesday 15 July 2026, Solihull Council approved the phase 2 planning application for Holbeche Place.
The approved plans include 228 affordable homes in Solihull town centre and form part of the wider Holbeche Place redevelopment programme. The development has been designed to provide low-carbon, low-energy housing and takes inspiration from the architectural style of late-Victorian mansion blocks.
Residents will have access to shared spaces, including a landscaped garden and cycle storage, whilst space for new retail opportunities will create a welcoming new street.
Background
Solihull Council acquired ownership of Mell Square, a thriving shopping hub in the heart of Solihull Town Centre, in 2021.
As part of the Council’s Town Centre Masterplan, which is a bold blueprint for development opportunities and investments across the borough, Mell Square will undergo an exciting redevelopment.
The Council has partnered with Muse Places Ltd, a leading national developer, to transform Mell Square into a mixed-use community including
- new public spaces
- leisure facilities
- homes
The redevelopment will focus on attracting new restaurants, bars and retailers to complement the town centre’s existing offer and diversify its night-time economy.
Redevelopment milestones
- July 2026: Major milestone for Holbeche Place as Habiko secures approval for 228 homes
- March 2026: Major step forward for Holbeche Place as phase 1 starts in June
- February 2026: Muse launches Community Conversation on Holbeche Place phase 2 proposals
- February 2026: Mell Square redevelopment approved to transform Solihull town centre
- March 2025: Muse submits planning application for Mell Square regeneration
- November - December 2024: Community conversation on Mell Square proposals
- November 2024: Solihull Council and Muse sign a Development Agreement to regenerate Mell Square
- March - September 2024: Public engagement on the future of Mell Square
- October 2023: Muse Places Ltd appointed as preferred developer
- April 2021: Solihull Council acquires ownership of Mell Square
How to follow our progress
You can learn more and keep up to date on the next steps at: https://www.mellsquaresolihull.co.uk/.
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