Solihull’s town centre masterplan was unveiled at MIPIM today and outlines major development opportunities including over 753,500 sq ft of new offices, 118,400 sq ft of commercial and leisure space and up to 1,400 new homes.
The ambitious plan outlines how Solihull Council will lead on driving development and delivering infrastructure to build upon the town’s strong level of inward investment and low retail vacancy rates.
The masterplan includes proposals to relocate the existing railway station and developing a new transport interchange at a ‘southern gateway’. Further opportunities at this location include 20,400 sq ft leisure and commercial space and the further development of the adjacent business and commercial quarter to include up to a further 226,000 sq ft of new office development.
Other opportunities elsewhere in the town centre include the Homer Road Triangle site – a prominent gateway to the town’s commercial centre, where around 20,000 sq ft of headquarter office space could be built.
Councillor Ian Courts, deputy leader and cabinet member for managed growth, said: “Solihull is a thriving, bustling town centre which makes it a great destination for shopping, entertainment and business.
“However, for the town centre to continue to prosper we must not only exploit its strengths but also make the most of future development opportunities.”
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