Habiko secures approval for 228 apartments at Holbeche Place
Councillors have given the second phase of Solihull’s 1,600-home residential-led redevelopment the green light.
The latest phase of the proposals, for 228 affordable homes set to be built in a nine-storey apartment block, were approved at Solihull Borough Council’s planning committee on Wednesday.
Two commercial units on the ground floor of the building totalling around 1,700 sq ft are also included in the scheme.
Approval for phase two marks the latest step in the regeneration of Holbeche Place, formerly known as Mell Square, after the master plan and an initial 346 homes were given the thumbs up earlier this year.
Solihull also becomes the first West Midlands location for Habiko, a public-private partnership between Muse, Homes England and PIC.
Habiko’s 228-home phase two Holbeche Place proposals have been approved. Credit: Howells
Lisa Turley, Development Director at Muse, said: “Securing Habiko’s first homes in the West Midlands is an important step forward for Habiko and for the wider Holbeche Place masterplan. These homes will play a key role in meeting local demand for high-quality, affordable housing, in a location that connects people to shops, services and transport.
“Working with our partners, we’ve shaped proposals that support a more walkable, well-connected town centre and create a place where people can live well. We’re now focused on moving into delivery and bringing these homes forward for the local community in Solihull.”
The wider Holbeche Place masterplan will create around 1,600 new homes alongside independent shops, cafes, restaurants and public spaces.
Councillor Karen Grinsell, Leader of Solihull Council, said the approval was an important milestone for the project.
“The wider development will create new public spaces, retail opportunities and investment that will benefit residents, businesses and visitors alike,” she added.
“The delivery of high-quality affordable homes through Phase two will help to create a thriving new community with the opportunity to live, work and socialise locally, while supporting our ambition to meet housing need and strengthen the town centre for future generations. We look forward to seeing these plans become a reality.”
