Energy Efficient, Heritage Style Products Sought
A joint venture of Muse, Homes England and Pension Insurance Corporation, branded as Habiko, will build its first sustainable, heritage-look homes in Solihull in the West Midlands.
The designs are inspired by traditional late-Victorian mansion blocks. High-quality building materials and energy efficiency are high on the list of requirements.
The plan is to deliver 100% affordable homes for rent in a well-connected, walkable neighbourhood. Those rents will be set at 20% below the local market rent.
The joint venture received planning approval for phase 2 of Holbeche Place, marking another major milestone in the transformation of Solihull town centre. The second phase of the development will deliver 228 low-carbon, low-energy, affordable homes in the heart of Solihull.
Masterplan
The wider Holbeche Place masterplan will create around 1,600 new homes alongside independent shops, cafes, restaurants and public spaces.
Residents will have access to shared spaces, including a landscaped garden and cycle storage with maintenance station and EV-enabled parking spaces, whilst space for new retail opportunities will create a welcoming new street, it is said.
Next phase
Planning consent for the next phase of Holbeche Place will continue to support the redevelopment of the town centre, as part of a wider economic strategy for Solihull.
Lisa Turley, the 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.”
“We are now focused on moving into delivery and bringing these homes forward for the local community in Solihull.”
Councillor Karen Grinsell, Leader of Solihull Council, said: The approval of Phase 2 is another important milestone for Holbeche Place and demonstrates the progress being made towards delivering our vision for Solihull.”
“The delivery of high-quality affordable homes through Phase 2 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.”
Picture: Phase 2 of Holbeche Place marks another major milestone in the transformation of Solihull town centre and the creation of 1,600 homes where windows and balconies will play a major role in designs inspired by traditional late-Victorian mansion blocks.
