The £140m project is being delivered by Glenbrook and backed by Legal & General following last month’s announcement of what is Leeds’ largest build-to-rent funding deal and the pair’s first venture together.

Whitehall Riverside represents Glenbrook’s first residential scheme in Leeds with a further 618-home development to come forward at Kirkstall Road later this year.

It is B&K’s second project for Glenbrook having completed in February a 280-flat build for sale scheme, known as High Definition, at MediaCityUK.

Paul Sykes, Regional Director at Bowmer + Kirkland said: “After the undoubted success of High Definition at MediaCity, we are delighted to be continuing our successful partnership with Glenbrook.

“Sustainability, social value, and placemaking are at the heart of what we collaboratively aim to achieve, leading the industry in delivering quality and attractive places that people will be proud to call home.”

The project team includes Sheppard Robson, Curtins, Abacus, Re-form, Crookes Walker Consulting.