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13 March 2026
In February, the Council approved Muse’s plans to transform Mell Square with up to 1,600 homes, retail, and new public spaces.
To minimise disruption to shoppers, visitors and businesses, work is being delivered in phases. As part of phase 1, the Mell Square car park and public toilets will close on Tuesday 31 March 2026. This is so we can begin safely decommissioning services and equipment ahead of demolition in June.
Please read our recent news release to learn more.
Learn more about Muse's plans
If you’d like to view Muse's hybrid and Phase 1 planning application which was approved on Friday 6 February 2026, please visit our online planning portal, Public Access.
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
- 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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