Property developer TSS Property Ltd has submitted plans to develop a 30-storey apartment block providing 218 residential units and would be the tallest building in Lancashire.

Designed by David Cox Architects and branded Altura, the proposed tower will be located near the Harris Quarter, which is currently undergoing a £200 million regeneration programme.

The scheme is situated between Lords Walk and Carlisle Street in the city centre and has undergone a rigorous design process, including three RIBA Places Matter Design Reviews, each of which enhances the building’s function as a key landmark for Preston.

TSS Property is currently delivering City Walk, a £20m build-to-rent development comprising 122 apartments on Lords Walk. TSS anticipates work on Altura could begin in 2027.

Altura will also offer 6,700, sq ft of commercial and office space alongside a communal lounge and gym. In addition, the plans put forward will also enhance the public realm and street scene in the area by introducing a shared surface and a pedestrian-friendly environment while creating new green spaces. 

Deborah Smith of S&L Planning Consultants, which advised TSS Property Ltd on planning matters, said: “Preston is attracting a lot of attention from property developers who see it as a place that is undergoing significant transformation, and one that provides a lot of investment opportunities.

“If approved, it will contribute greatly to the Council’s objective of creating a vibrant and dynamic place to live and work.”