TSS’s £40m Preston proposals passed
Consent has been given for Altura, a 30-storey apartment block with 218 homes, which would be the tallest residential building in Lancashire.
Designed by David Cox Architects, the proposed tower will be located near the Harris Quarter, which is currently undergoing a £200m regeneration programme. It was considered at Preston City Council’s planning committee on 28 April.
The scheme is situated off Derby Street, between Lords Walk and Carlisle Street in the city centre. The proposals have undergone three RIBA Places Matter design reviews.
Steven Gallagher, managing director of David Cox Architects, said: “As a Preston-based practice, we take great pride in contributing to a project of this ambition, which reflects both the city’s confidence and its aspirations for the future.”
TSS Property is currently delivering City Walk, a £20m build-to-rent development comprising 122 apartments on Lords Walk. The developer said 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 will enhance the public realm and street scene in the area by introducing a shared surface and a pedestrian-friendly environment.
The planning permission is conditional on the completion of a legal agreement including a financial contribution of £553,000 towards affordable housing and £16,000 for employment skills monitoring.
Deborah Smith, co-founder of S&L Planning Consultants, advised TSS on planning matters. She said: “The project will deliver a highly sustainable, landmark development in a key city-centre location, making efficient use of brownfield land while supporting economic growth, housing delivery, and active travel.
“The approval of this project also reflects the collaborative work undertaken with Preston City Council to ensure the scheme responds positively to both planning policy and the city’s long-term regeneration ambitions.
“It will be fantastic to see this project come to fruition and help contribute to the evolving skyline of Preston.”
The project team also includes PDS Vision, TPM Landscapes, Reid Jones, and Tetra Tech.
To learn more, search for reference 06/2025/0818 on Preston City Council’s planning portal.
This country’s relationship with density is so messed up.
By Anonymous
Another white elephant, a blight on the landscape.
By Mrs S Rhodes
How many more apartments can a relatively small city like Preston hold. There are sufficient schemes that currently remain on the drawing board with consents dating back over 10, possibly 15 years some of which have lost developers due to a lack of viability and that’s before you consider the central Stoneygate redevelopment.
By 7ish
Love it. More please.
By DenseCity
Very brave manoeuvres but good luck to TSS
By Tannoy
Well done Preston, such potential, it should by a HS2 hub and not Crewe.
By Anonymous
Not getting built in a million years.
By Anonymous
Being as the Labour Party Preston City Council has been doing lots of different wonderful building projects for the people of this particular Lancashire city hopefully the local people are fully aware of what they’ve done over the many years, when those Prestonians are entering their X in the local election on 7th of May 2026
By Anonymous