Mell Square Masterplan

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 under the new name of Holbeche Place.

CGI of Mell Square redevelopment

Latest updates 

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

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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