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5 October 2026
The transformation of Solihull town centre is now under way, with demolition works commencing to make way for the first phase of Holbeche Place and 346 new build-to-rent homes.
The demolition of Mell Square Car Park and the former petrol station marks the first visible step towards delivering the Holbeche Place masterplan. Once complete, the new neighbourhood will provide up to 1,600 homes alongside shops, cafés, restaurants and public spaces.
The milestone follows three years of close collaboration between Solihull Council and Muse. The first phase has also been backed by around £20 million from the West Midlands Combined Authority.
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
- October 2026: Demolition marks start of landmark Holbeche Place redevelopment
- 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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