Tura is one of the first new build residential developments in the UK to receive Gateway 3 approval

Glenbrook and funding partner L&G have completed Tura, a 500-home build-to-rent development at Whitehall Riverside in Leeds city centre. The scheme has achieved Gateway 3 approval under the Building Safety Act, one of the first residential developments in the UK to do so.

Constructed by Bowmer & Kirkland and designed by Sheppard Robson, the development comprises two buildings of 19 and 16 storeys. It provides a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, including 25 apartments which will be made available at a discount to Market Rent. Resident amenities are located across the ground and first floors and include residents’ lounges and roof terraces, shared workspace and state of the art gym.

The scheme also incorporates public realm improvements along the River Aire, including new landscaped areas, open green space and upgraded pedestrian and cycle routes. These works improve access to and movement along the waterfront, supporting connectivity through the city centre and linking Whitehall Riverside with surrounding neighbourhoods.

Speaking about the delivery of Tura, Daniel Roberts, Development Director at Glenbrook, commented: “The completion of TURA marks a key stage in the delivery of the Whitehall Riverside masterplan. To be among the first new-build developments to successfully pass through the Gateway process demonstrates the professionalism and dedication of the project team in working collaboratively with the Building Safety Regulator.”

“We have created exceptional homes designed to attract more people to live in the city centre.”

Adam Burney, Head of BTR & PBSA, Asset Management, L&G, continued: “We are delighted to have completed Tura, adding a further 500 homes to our Build to Rent portfolio in Leeds, as part of our long-term investment in the city. Leeds is a dynamic city with a strong employment base, and this development reflects the important role that high-quality rental accommodation plays in supporting economic growth, local communities and meeting the UK’s wider housing needs.”