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18 March 2025
Nationwide place maker, Muse Ltd, has submitted a planning application for the regeneration of Mell Square in Solihull town centre.
The application includes plans for up to 1,600 homes as part of a new mixed-use neighbourhood which includes shops, cafés, bars, restaurants, and public spaces.
Give your view
If you’d like view and comment on the planning application for Mell Square, you can do this by visiting 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 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
The Mell Square regeneration project is in the early stages. You can learn more and keep up to date on the next steps at www.mellsquaresolihull.co.uk.
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