John Lewis Partnership has received approval for its third build-to-rent development, marking another milestone in the company’s expansion within the UK rental housing sector. With this latest approval, the Partnership now manages or has under development nearly 1,000 homes across multiple sites nationwide.

The new scheme forms part of a £500 million joint venture with Aberdeen Investments, focused on transforming centrally located brownfield sites into high-quality residential communities.

The third build-to-rent project joins a series of developments across key urban areas. In Bromley, the redevelopment of a Waitrose store will deliver 353 new rental homes. In West Ealing, approval has been secured on appeal for 428 new rental homes, including affordable units. In Reading, a planning application has been submitted to transform a disused warehouse site into new homes.

John Lewis Partnership currently manages the following build-to-rent assets:

Clarendon Quarter, Leeds – 326 homes, operational
Queen Street Quarter, Leicester – 232 homes, operational
Landrow Place, Birmingham – 259 homes, operational
Stratford Studios, London – 158 homes, newly approved

The build-to-rent portfolio has grown rapidly through successful planning approvals and a focused strategy targeting urban locations close to transport links and amenities. Each development supports wider regeneration aims, helping to increase housing supply, modernise retail spaces, and provide enhanced community facilities.

The expansion of the Partnership’s build-to-rent activity demonstrates its broader ambition to raise housing quality and deliver a strong customer experience, leveraging its established reputation for operational excellence in property management.