List of tallest buildings and structures in Greater Manchester facts for kids

A view over to the Castlefield area of Central Manchester with the Beetham Tower to the left, Deansgate Square in the background and Spinningfields in the foreground.

The Great Jackson Street skyscraper district in Manchester. To the right sits the topped out 52 floor 153 Metre Elizabeth Tower. Beyond lies Deansgate Square, a cluster of four skyscrapers the tallest of which is the 65 floor 201 metre South Tower.

This list of the tallest buildings and structures in Greater Manchester ranks buildings in Greater Manchester by height.

Greater Manchester currently has fourteen towers completed at a height of 100 metres or more and a further six towers above 100 metres under construction. This is the highest number of high rises in any metropolitan area in the United Kingdom outside Greater London.

List: Completed structures

This list ranks externally complete buildings and free-standing structures in Greater Manchester that stand at least 50 metres (164 ft), based on standard height measurement. This includes spires and architectural details but does not include antenna masts.

An equals sign (=) following a rank indicates the same height between two or more buildings. The "Year" column indicates the year in which a building was completed. Buildings that have been demolished are not included.

Completed

Rank	Name	Image	Height m (ft)	Floors	Year	Primary Use	Location	Notes
1	Deansgate Square South Tower		201 (659)	65	2018	Residential	Castlefield	Tallest building in the United Kingdom outside London. Currently the tenth tallest by height and fourth highest floor count in the United Kingdom. South Tower is the most prominent development of the Deansgate Square collection of skyscrapers constructed by Renaker and a key part of the envisioned southern gateway to Central Manchester.
2	Beetham Tower		169 (554)	47	2006	Hotel / Residential	Castlefield	Second tallest building in the United Kingdom outside London. Roof height reaches 157 m (515 ft). When completed in 2006, Beetham Tower was by far the tallest building in Central Manchester and a focal point in the key Deansgate area thoroughfare. Due to its size and its prominent shape, Beetham Tower is already considered an iconic development for the city.
3	Deansgate Square East Tower		158 (518)	50	2019	Residential	Castlefield	Third tallest building in the United Kingdom outside London and the second tallest in the Deansgate Square development constructed by Renaker and a key part of the envisioned southern gateway to Central Manchester.
4	Elizabeth Tower		153 (502)	52	2021	Residential	Castlefield	Fourth tallest building in the United Kingdom outside London, part of the Great Jackson Street skyscraper cluster. Elizabeth tower features a rooftop bar and a 44th floor swimming pool as well as a gym and spa for private residents.
5	Deansgate Square West Tower		141 (463)	44	2018	Residential	Castlefield	West Tower was the first completed development of the Deansgate Square collection of skyscrapers constructed by Renaker and a key part of the envisioned southern gateway to Central Manchester.
6	Anaconda Cut		130 (428)	44	2018	Residential	Greengate	The tallest building in Salford. 100 Greengate (Anaconda Cut) is a key development in the Greengate area of Central Manchester which has been earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years.
7	City Tower		123 (404)	30	1965	Office	Central Business District	City Tower is still currently the tallest office building outside London. Roof height reaches 107 m (351 ft). Due to its age and positioning in the heart of Central Manchester, City Tower is one of the most recognisable buildings in the city.
8	Deansgate Square North Tower		122 (400)	37	2019	Residential	Castlefield	North Tower is the final and smallest development in height of the Deansgate Square collection of skyscrapers constructed by Renaker and a key part of the envisioned southern gateway to Central Manchester.
9=	CIS Tower		118 (387)	25	1962	Office	NOMA	The CIS tower was the United Kingdom's tallest building upon completion and currently the second tallest office building outside London. The CIS Tower remains the tallest constructed building in the northern part of Central Manchester and a key element in the skyline in the northern gateway to the city.
	Affinity Living Circle Square Tower 1		118 (387)	38	2020	Residential	Chorlton-On-Medlock	Affinity Living Circle Square is the tallest building in Circle Square. Circle Square is a major area of residential development within the Oxford Road corridor in Central Manchester where the former offices of BBC Manchester stood, incorporating numerous shops, cafes and a park.
11	Affinity Living Riverview		112 (368)	35	2020	Residential	Greengate	Affinity Living Riverview is a major residential tower in the Greengate area of Central Manchester on the banks of the river Irwell which has been earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years.
12=	17 New Wakefield Street		109 (358)	32	2012	Student Accommodation	Oxford Road	17 New Wakefield Street (Liberty Heights) is a key development in the Oxford Road area of Central Manchester catering to demand for student accommodation from nearby universities such as the University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University. Upon completion it was the tallest purpose built student accommodation in the world.
	Oxygen Tower 1		109 (357)	33	2021	Residential	Piccadilly	Oxygen Tower 1 is a significant construction of the Piccadilly area in the eastern side of Central Manchester. The development features townhouses on the lower floors with private residence swimming pools, jacuzzi, gym and a rooftop bar.
14	Angel Gardens		108 (355)	36	2019	Residential	NOMA	Located adjacent to the CIS tower, Angel Gardens is one of the centrepieces of the £800 million NOMA development area backed by the Co-operative Group in the northern gateway to Central Manchester.
15	Artisan Heights		95 (312)	32	2020	Office / Student Accommodation	Oxford Road	Artisan Heights is an ultra modern tower at the top end of the Oxford Road corridor in Central Manchester. The tower is the second tallest student accommodation tower in Manchester, home to more than 600 students as well as containing areas for commercial space.
16	Axis Tower		93 (305)	28	2018	Residential	Castlefield	Located in the south-western area of Central Manchester, next to Beetham Tower, Axis was originally conceived as an office development but cancelled during the Great Recession in 2008. The project was reborn in 2012 as a residential tower incorporating a giant advertising screen.
17=	1 Spinningfields		92 (302)	20	2017	Office	Spinningfields	1 Spinningfields is the third tallest office building in Central Manchester after City Tower and the CIS Tower and the tallest building in Spinningfields, an area in the western part of Central Manchester which has undergone intense development in the past ten years to develop new office and entertainment spaces in the city.
	River Street Tower		92 (302)	32	2020	Student Accommodation	Castlefield	River Street Tower is a significant construction adjacent to Deansgate Square. The tower is the third tallest student accommodation tower in Manchester, home to nearly 800 students. Construction of a larger 125 metre tower initially commenced in 2013 but was put on hold the same year and eventually replaced with the current tower.
19=	Arndale House		90 (295)	21	1979	Office	Central Business District	Due to its location in the heart of Central Manchester, above the Arndale shopping centre, Arndale House is a prominent building in the city. When completed in 1979 it was the third tallest tower in the city after City Tower and the CIS Tower.
	Blue, MediaCityUK		90 (295)	18	2010	Office	Salford Quays	Blue, MediaCityUK is currently the joint tallest building in Salford Quays. Blue is part of Media City, the development of which is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.
	Fortis Quay Tower 1		90 (295)	26	2020	Residential	Salford Quays	Fortis Quay Tower 1 is the tallest tower in a scheme in the heart of the Salford Quays delivering over 750 apartments. The scheme includes a smaller tower and the conversion of Furness House and Custom House, two 1970s office buildings. It is the joint tallest building in the Salford Quays along with Blue, Media City. Fortis Quays includes a gymnasium for its residents, a pedestrian garden avenue, onsite concierge, car-parking facilities and a neighbourhood square.
22	One Greengate Block A		88 (289)	31	2016	Residential	Greengate	One Greengate is the second tallest development within Greengate, an area of Central Manchester which has been earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years.
23	Manchester Town Hall Clock Tower		87 (285)	N/A	1877	Government	Central Business District	Manchester Town Hall was the tallest building in Manchester for 85 years from 1877 until the CIS Tower was completed in 1962. Manchester Town Hall remains a prominent focal point in the city.
24=	Michigan Gardens Tower 1		86 (282)	26	2017	Residential	Salford Quays	The Michigan Gardens development is a construction of four identical residential towers. Part of Media City, the development is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester. Two buildings currently completed, two more under construction.
	Michigan Gardens Tower 2		86 (282)	26	2019	Residential	Salford Quays
26	Cambridge Street Block A		83 (272)	26	2016	Residential	Oxford Street	Cambridge Street Block A, constructed by Renaker, is the tallest of a collection of prominent residential buildings in the Oxford Road area of the city, close to the 17 New Wakefield Street development.
27=	TheHeart, MediaCityUK		82 (269)	22	2010	Hotel	Salford Quays	TheHeart is the second tallest hotel in Manchester after the Hilton Hotel situated in the Beetham Tower. Part of Media City, TheHeart is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.
	One Regent		82 (269)	28	2016	Residential	Castlefield	One Regent is a residential development in the western part of Central Manchester. One Regent is situated on Regent Road, a major road artery into the city from western conurbations such as Liverpool.
29	Civil Justice Centre		81 (266)	18	2007	Government	Spinningfields	Manchester Civil Justice Centre is a prominent and eye catching tower and is the second tallest building in the Spinningfields district of Central Manchester, an area in the western part of Central Manchester which has undergone intense development in the past ten years to develop new office and entertainment spaces in the city.
30=	Manchester One		80 (262)	22	1962	Office	Piccadilly	The third tallest building in Central Manchester upon its completion, Manchester One, formerly known as the Portland Tower, is still a prominent building in the Piccadilly Gardens area of the city.
	City Central		80 (262)	25	1966	Hotel	Greengate	Situated on the River Irwell in Central Manchester, North Tower is a prominent building in Greengate due to its elevated position and the third tallest hotel in Manchester.
32	1 Circle Square		76 (249)	18	2020	Residential	Chorlton-On-Medlock	1 Circle Square is the second tallest building in the new Circle Square development. Circle Square is a major area of residential development within the Oxford Road corridor in Central Manchester where the former offices of BBC Manchester stood, incorporating numerous shops, cafes and a park.
33=	Salford Shopping Centre		75 (246)	25	1970	Residential	Pendleton	Upon completion was one of the tallest buildings in Greater Manchester and remains the tallest building in the suburb of Pendleton, two miles west of Central Manchester. It was built as part of a number of residential high rises constructed in the 1960s and 1970s as a response to high demand for social housing in the city at the time.
	3 Hardman Street		75 (246)	18	2009	Office	Spinningfields	3 Hardman Square is the third tallest building in the Spinningfields district of Central Manchester, an area in the western part of Central Manchester which has undergone intense development in the past ten years to develop new office and entertainment spaces in the city.
35=	Church Of St Mary		74 (241)	N/A	1858	Place Of Worship	Hulme	The Church of Saint Mary in the southern suburb of Hulme was the tallest building in the city of Manchester when it was completed in 1858 for 6 years until the Manchester Assize Courts were constructed in 1864.
	NumberOne, MediaCityUK		74 (241)	22	2010	Residential	Salford Quays	NumberOne, MediaCityUK is part of Media City, the development of which is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.
37=	Salford Cathedral		73 (240)	N/A	1848	Place Of Worship	Blackfriars	Was the tallest building in Greater Manchester upon its completion in 1848. Salford Cathedral is still a prominent building on the East Lancashire Road approaching Central Manchester.
	HMP Manchester Tower		73 (240)	N/A	1869	Prison	Strangeways	The third tallest structure in Greater Manchester when completed in 1869, Strangeways watchtower remains a recognisable part of the skyline due to the imposing design of its ventilation tower.
	Heaton Park BT Tower		73 (240)	N/A	1966	Telecommunication	Blackley	Built on the bank of Heaton Park reservoir within the largest park in Manchester. Built in conjunction with a number of other telecommunication towers throughout the United Kingdom as part of operation Backbone.
40=	St George's Church, Heaviley		72 (236)	N/A	1897	Place Of Worship	Stockport	St George's Church is an active Anglican parish church and remains the tallest structure constructed in the borough of Stockport, four miles southeast of Central Manchester.
	Great Northern Tower		72 (236)	25	2006	Residential	Central Business District	Located adjacent to Deansgate, the Great Northern Tower features a sloped roof design to complement the curved roof of the nearby Manchester Central Convention Complex and create a distinctive silhouette.
	One Angel Square		72 (236)	15	2012	Office	NOMA	One Angel Square is a distinctive design and one of the most sustainable buildings in Europe. Located adjacent to the CIS tower, One Angel Square is one of the centrepieces of the £800 million NOMA development area backed by the Co-operative Group in the northern gateway to Central Manchester.
	3 St Peter's Square, Motel One & Wilde & StayCity		72 (236)	20	2020	Hotel	Central Business District	3 St Peter's Square is a hotel development consisting of both Motel One & StayCity hotel chains. It forms part of a new civic space for St. Peter's Square in the heart of Central Manchester. As part of the plans, the adjacent Central Library and Town Hall were renovated.
44=	City Of Manchester Stadium		70 (230)	N/A	2002	Stadium	Bradford	Originally conceived as part of Manchester's bid for the Manchester bid for the 2000 summer Olympics, the City of Manchester stadium was built to host the 2002 Commonwealth Games. With a capacity of 60,000 it is one of the largest stadiums in the United Kingdom and hosts numerous international events.
	Jefferson Place		70 (230)	21	2007	Residential	Green Quarter	The tallest building in the Green Quarter in the northern gateway to Central Manchester, Jefferson Place is a large and imposing residential complex.
46	Chapel Wharf Tower 1		69 (226)	23	2018	Residential	Greengate	Chapel Wharf Tower 1 is a significant residential development in the Greengate area of Central Manchester on the banks of the river Irwell which has been earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years. Part of a larger development consisting of four towers, Chapel Wharf development is home to 995 apartments.
47=	White, Media City		68 (223)	15	2010	Office	Salford Quays	White, MediaCityUK is part of Media City, the development of which is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.
	Wilburn Wharf Tower 1		68 (223)	21	2017	Residential	Ordsall	Located on the river Irwell in Ordsall, approaching the western gateway to Central Manchester, Wilburn Wharf is the tallest of four distinct tower blocks in Wilburn Basin.
	Local Crescent, The Crescent Tower 1		68 (223)	21	2020	Residential	Ordsall	Local Crescent Tower 1 is the tallest tower in a collection of three residential towers in Ordsall close to the University of Salford. The Local Crescent development is home to 400 apartments.
50=	Millennium Tower		67 (220)	21	2008	Residential	Salford Quays	Millennium Tower is a major residential development in Salford Quays. Part of Media City, Millennium Tower is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.
	The Light House		67 (220)	19	2008	Residential	Northern Quarter	The tallest building within Manchester's historical Northern Quarter, The Light House was originally made up of 3 individual buildings and refurbished into one apartment complex. This redevelopment is part of a wider regeneration of the Northern Quarter and neighbouring Piccadilly Gardens, key commercial and vibrant areas of Central Manchester.
	Lightbox, Media City		67 (220)	19	2019	Residential	Salford Quays	Lightbox and the Green Rooms are two sister residential developments and the equal seventh tallest buildings in Salford Quays each offering over 200 apartments. Part of Media City, they are part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.
	Green Rooms, Media City		67 (220)	19	2019	Residential	Salford Quays
	Victoria Residence		67 (220)	22	2020	Residential	Castlefield	Victoria Residence is part of a major skyscraper development with its sister building, Elizabeth Tower. Located in the southern gateway to Central Manchester, in close proximity to Deansgate Square, Victoria Residence features an on site gym and two sky gardens for private residents.
55=	The Principal Manchester		66 (217)	N/A	1912	Hotel	Oxford Road	Situated at the top of Oxford Street in Central Manchester, The Principal Manchester is an iconic building for the city. Built in two phases, it was originally an open business hall. The second phase of construction added a 66-metre clock tower. The building was converted to a hotel in 1996 and now has Grade II listed status.
	Stretford House		66 (217)	25	1968	Residential	Stretford	Built during the residential tower boom of the 1960s, Stretford house, 3 miles south west of Central Manchester is the tallest tower in the suburb of Stretford. Stretford house lies on Chester Road, a key route from the western gateway into Central Manchester.
	Spruce Court		66 (217)	23	1969	Residential	Pendleton	Spruce Court, Thorn Court, Bronte Court, Churchill Court and Fitzwarren Court were some of the tallest towers in Greater Manchester when constructed. They were constructed in the 1960s residential tower boom as a response to large overspills of population displaced by significant economic changes caused by industrial decline.
	Thorn Court		66 (217)	23	1969	Residential	Pendleton
	Bronte Court		66 (217)	23	1970	Residential	Pendleton
	Churchill Court		66 (217)	23	1970	Residential	Pendleton
	Fitzwarren Court		66 (217)	23	1970	Residential	Pendleton
	Sovereign Point		66 (217)	20	2005	Residential	Salford Quays	Sovereign Point was the tallest building in Salford Quays at the time of its construction. Sovereign Point is part of Media City, the development of which is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.
	The Filaments Tower 1		66 (216)	22	2020	Residential	Greengate	Gore Street Tower 1 is the tallest tower in a collection of three residential towers in the Greengate area of Central Manchester, an area earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years. The Gore Street development is home to 375 apartments and eleven townhouses.
64=	Victoria Mill		65 (213)	N/A	1873	Office / Residential	Miles Platting	Victoria Mill is the tallest mill ever constructed in Greater Manchester. Located in Miles Platting, less than two miles to the North East of Central Manchester, Victoria Mill is a Grade II* listed building. Functional to its original purpose until 1960, it was later converted to office and residential use.
	Imperial Point At The Lowry		65 (213)	16	2001	Residential	Salford Quays	The tallest building in the Salford Quays when constructed. Part of Media City, Imperial Point At The Lowry is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.
	Britton House		65 (213)	21	2009	Residential	Green Quarter	Located in the Green Quarter in the northern gateway to Central Manchester, Britton House is a large residential complex.
	Cypress Place		65 (213)	20	2013	Residential	Green Quarter	Located in the Green Quarter in the northern gateway to Central Manchester, Cypress Place is a large residential complex.
68=	Albert Bridge House		64 (210)	18	1959	Office	Spinningfields	Located on the River Irwell in the Spinningfields part of Central Manchester, Albert Bridge House was the tallest office building in the city when constructed. The intense development in Spinningfields at the turn of the Millennium has occurred around Albert Bridge House making the building stand out distinctively from its immediate neighbours.
	111 Piccadilly		64 (210)	18	1965	Office	Piccadilly	Located in the Piccadilly area of Central Manchester, 111 Piccadilly was the fifth tallest office building in the city when constructed. Located near Piccadilly station, the busiest in Central Manchester, 111 Piccadilly remains one of the tallest buildings in a predominantly low rise area of the city.
	Dunkirk Rise		64 (210)	21	1966	Residential	Rochdale	Dunkirk Rise, Mitchell Hey, Tentercroft and Town Mill Brow are the tallest towers in Rochdale, a northeast borough of Greater Manchester. They were constructed in the 1960s residential tower boom as a response to large overspills of population displaced by significant economic changes caused by industrial decline.
	Mitchell Hey		64 (210)	21	1966	Residential	Rochdale
	Tentercroft		64 (210)	21	1966	Residential	Rochdale
	Town Mill Brow		64 (210)	21	1966	Residential	Rochdale
	Tempus Tower		64 (210)	20	2006	Residential	Green Quarter	Located on the River Irwell in the Green Quarter part of Central Manchester, Tempus Tower is one of a number of high rise residential buildings constructed in the Northern Gateway to Central Manchester to cater for significant rising populations in the city.
	Islington Wharf		64 (210)	21	2008	Residential	New Islington	Islington Wharf Tower is currently the tallest building in the New Islington area of Central Manchester, an area of expected high development of the city centre out from its traditional Eastern borders.
	One Greengate Block D		64 (210)	21	2016	Residential	Greengate	One Greengate Block D is currently the third tallest development within the Greengate area of Central Manchester which has been earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years.
	The Slate Yard Flint Building		64 (210)	21	2020	Residential	New Bailey	The Slate Yard Flint Building is the tallest tower in a collection of three residential towers in the New Bailey area of Central Manchester, an area earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years.
78=	Skyline Central		63 (207)	20	2007	Office / Residential	NOMA	Skyline Central is currently the fourth tallest building and second tallest residential building in the £800 million NOMA development area backed by the Co-operative Group in the northern gateway to Central Manchester.
	The Peninsula		63 (207)	12	2009	Office	Green Quarter	The Peninsula is a prominent modern office block constructed in the Green Quarter of Central Manchester. Along with signature new developments in the neighbouring NOMA development area, The Peninsula is part of wider plans for regeneration for the northern gateway to Central Manchester.
	Cambridge Street Block B		63 (207)	21	2016	Residential	Oxford Road	Cambridge Street Block B, constructed by Renaker, is the second tallest of a collection of prominent residential buildings in the Oxford Road area of the city, close to the 17 New Wakefield Street development.
81=	No. 1 Deansgate		62 (203)	17	2002	Residential	Central Business District	Situated at the north end of the Deansgate, a key artery in Central Manchester, No.1 Deansgate is the tallest all-steel residential building in the United Kingdom and one of the most expensive addresses in Manchester.
	X1 The Gateway		62 (203)	21	2020	Residential	Salford Quays	X1 The Gateway is a modern 191 apartment residential tower in Salford Quays. The tower topped out in late 2018 however soon after construction stalled with final completion running into 2020.
83=	Old Trafford Football Stadium		61 (200)	N/A	1909	Stadium	Old Trafford	Located two miles south west of Central Manchester, Old Trafford football stadium is the biggest club stadium in the United Kingdom, the second biggest football stadium in the United Kingdom after Wembley and the eleventh largest in Europe.
	Owens Park Tower		61 (200)	19	1964	Student Accommodation	Fallowfield	Built to house students from the University of Manchester, Owens Park has housed a number of famous residents including Radiohead guitarist Ed O'Brien and comedians Rik Mayall and Jack Whitehall. The future of the tower is unclear and has on numerous occasions been earmarked for demolition to revitalised the Fallowfield campus.
	Hanover Towers		61 (200)	22	1969	Residential	Stockport	Hanover Towers and Pendlebury Towers are the second tallest buildings in the borough of Stockport. Constructed to house the overspill of population from Central Manchester during industrial decline.
	Pendlebury Towers		61 (200)	22	1969	Residential	Stockport
	City Lofts		61 (200)	21	2007	Residential	Salford Quays	City Lofts was the third tallest building in the Salford Quays when it was constructed. Part of Media City, City Lofts is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.
	Brooklyn Hotel		61 (200)	16	2019	Hotel	Piccadilly	Located on Portland Street in the Piccadilly area of Central Manchester, Brooklyn Hotel is a period style hotel and the fifth largest hotel in Central Manchester.
	One Castle Wharf		61 (200)	21	2020	Residential	Cornbrook	Castle Wharf Tower 1 is the larger tower in a significant residential development on Chester Road in the southern gateway to Central Manchester. The scheme delivers 188 apartments and includes a leisure suite incorporating a gym and wellness suite.
90=	St James's Buildings		60 (197)	9	1912	Office	Oxford Road	Located at the north end of Oxford Road, St James's Buildings is an iconic Edwardian style high rise in Central Manchester. Initially constructed to house textile companies and merchants during the industrial revolution, St James's buildings has since been converted into housing modern office space.
	Charter House		60 (197)	21	1967	Residential	Eccles	Currently remains the tallest building in the suburb of Eccles, five miles west of Central Manchester. Charter House was constructed in the 1960s residential tower boom as a response to large overspills of population displaced by significant economic changes caused by industrial decline.
	5 Exchange Quay		60 (197)	20	1997	Office	Salford Quays	The tallest building in the Salford Quays when constructed. Part of Media City, 5 Exchange Quay is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.
	The Edge (B)		60 (197)	18	2004	Office / Residential	Greengate	When constructed The Edge B & C were the tallest buildings in the Greengate area of Central Manchester which has been earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years.
	The Edge (C)		60 (197)	18	2004	Office / Residential	Greengate
	2 Leftbank Apartments		60 (197)	16	2005	Residential	Spinningfields	2 & 3 Leftbank Apartments are twin buildings built on the edge of the Spinningfields area of Central Manchester bordering the City of Salford on the river Irwell.
	3 Leftbank Apartments		60 (197)	16	2005	Residential	Spinningfields
	3 Piccadilly Place		60 (197)	13	2007	Office	Piccadilly	One of the tallest buildings in the Piccadilly area of Central Manchester, 3 Piccadilly Place is a modern office development located next to Piccadilly station, the largest train station in Central Manchester.
	Chancery Place		60 (197)	15	2008	Office	Central Business District	Inspired by the Flatiron Building in New York City, Chancery Place is a modern office building in the heart of Central Manchester. Completed in 2008, Chancery Place has been refurbished in 2019.
	Manchester Airport Control Tower		60 (196)	N/A	2013	Control Tower	Ringway	Completed in 2013 to coincide with the 75th anniversary of Manchester Airport, Manchester Airport Control Tower is the second tallest control tower in the UK after Heathrow Airport.
	The Lume		60 (196)	19	2018	Hotel / Residential	Chorlton-On-Medlock	The Lume is a modern co-branded hotel built in the Oxford Road corridor of Central Manchester, nearby the University of Manchester.
	Duet, Erie Basin Tower 1		60 (197)	15	2019	Residential	Salford Quays	The twin towers of Erie Basin are part of Media City, the development of which is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.
	Duet, Erie Basin Tower 2		60 (197)	15	2019	Residential	Salford Quays
	Manchester Business School Hotel		60 (196)	19	2019	Hotel	Chorlton-On-Medlock	Located in the Oxford Road corridor of Central Manchester, Manchester Business School Hotel is a modern hotel development located next to the University of Manchester to cater to family members of students.
	X1 Manchester Waters Tower 1		60 (197)	18	2020	Residential	Trafford Park	X1 Manchester Waters Tower 1 is the largest in a collection of three towers in a significant residential development in Pomona Docks in Trafford Park, in the southern gateway to Central Manchester. The scheme is home to 750 apartments.
105=	One St Peter's Square		59 (194)	14	2014	Office	Central Business District	One St.Peter's Square, Two St.Peter's Square & Landmark St.Peter's Square are modern office blocks forming part of a new civic space for St. Peter's Square in the heart of Central Manchester. As part of the plans, the adjacent Central Library and Town Hall were renovated.
	Two St Peter's Square		59 (194)	12	2017	Office	Central Business District
	Landmark, St. Peter's Square		59 (194)	14	2019	Office	Central Business District
	2 Circle Square		59 (194)	14	2020	Office	Chorlton-On-Medlock	2 Circle Square is the fifth tallest building in the new Circle Square development. Circle Square is a major area of residential development within the Oxford Road corridor in Central Manchester where the former offices of BBC Manchester stood, incorporating numerous shops, cafes and a park.
109=	Rochdale Town Hall		58 (190)	N/A	1890	Government	Rochdale	The tallest building in Rochdale when completed, Rochdale Town Hall is a Grade 1 listed building built in a Gothic Revival style.
	Lowry House		58 (190)	15	1973	Office	Central Business District	The fifth tallest office tower in Manchester when completed, Lowry House is located in Manchester's central business district.
	Orange, MediaCityUK		58 (190)	9	2010	Office	Salford Quays	Orange, MediaCityUK is part of Media City, the development of which is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.
112=	Minshull Street Courts		57 (188)	N/A	1871	Government	Central Business District	The fourth tallest structure in Greater Manchester when completed in 1871, Minshull Street Courts is a Grade II listed Gothic tower. The building was substantially modernised and expanded in 1996.
	UNITE Tower		57 (188)	19	2007	Student Accommodation	Piccadilly	Situated in the Piccadilly area of the city, UNITE tower is the second tallest student accommodation building in Greater Manchester.
	1 Old Trafford Tower 1		57 (187)	18	2020	Residential	Old Trafford	1 Old Trafford Tower 1 is the tallest of two towers adjacent to Old Trafford football stadium. The scheme is home to 350 apartments.
	Affinity Living Riverside		57 (187)	17	2020	Residential	Greengate	Affinity Living Riverside is the smaller tower in a major residential construction on the banks of the River Irwell in the Greengate area of Central Manchester, an area earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years.
	Cornbrook Works Tower 1		57 (187) (Estimate)	19	2020	Residential	Cornbrook	Cornbrook Works Tower 1 is the larger tower in a significant residential development in Cornbrook, in the southern gateway to Central Manchester. The scheme delivers over 350 apartments. The scheme has been designed in such a way to improve pedestrian linkages to the Metrolink from the neighbouring existing residential areas.
117=	Church Of The Holy Name Of Jesus		56 (184)	N/A	1928	Place Of Worship	Chorlton-On-Medlock	Located in the Oxford Road corridor in the southern gateway to Central Manchester, the Church Of The Holy Name Of Jesus church is a Grade I listed building. The church was closed in 1985 due to dwindling numbers before being reopened in 2012.
	Ramada Renaissance Hotel		56 (184)	15	1972	Hotel	Central Business District	Located at the northern end of Deansgate on the banks of the River Irwell, the Ramada Renaissance Hotel was the second tallest hotel in Greater Manchester when it was completed.
	Parkway Gate Block 1		56 (184)	18	2008	Student Accommodation	Chorlton-On-Medlock	Located near the university area of Central Manchester, Parkway Gate block 1 is the third tallest purpose built student accommodation building in Greater Manchester.
	Outwood Wharf Tower 2		56 (184)	18	2018	Residential	Ordsall	Outwood Wharf Tower 2 is a significant residential development located in Ordsall close to the University of Salford. The second tallest in a collection of four towers, Outwood Wharf Tower 2 contains over 260 apartments.
	Fortis Quay Tower 4		56 (184)	17	2020	Residential	Salford Quays	Fortis Quay Tower 2 is the second tallest tower in a scheme in the heart of the Salford Quays delivering over 750 apartments. The scheme involves the conversion of Furness House and Custom House, two 1970s office buildings. Fortis Quays includes a gymnasium for its residents, a pedestrian garden avenue, onsite concierge, car-parking facilities and a neighbourhood square.
122=	St Peter's Church		55 (180)	N/A	1871	Place Of Worship	Bolton	Constructed in 1871, St Peter's Church remains the tallest structure in the borough of Bolton, seven miles northwest of Central Manchester. The church, currently in a Gothic Revival style, is the fourth on its current site with several pre-Norman stones having been found under the main tower. St Peter's Church is a Grade II listed building.
	Peel House		55 (180)	16	1896	University	Ordsall	When constructed in 1896, Peel House was one of the tallest buildings in Greater Manchester and remains the largest university building in Greater Manchester.
	Royal Exchange Theatre		55 (180)	8	1922	Theatre	Central Business District	The Royal Exchange theatre is a classical style structure in the central business district of Manchester. The tenth tallest structure in Greater Manchester when constructed, today it is a modern theatre and a Grade II listed building.
	St James's House		55 (180)	17	1964	Office	Central Business District	The third tallest office tower in Greater Manchester when completed, St James's House is a prominent development in the central business district of Manchester. The building was fully renovated to modern standards in 2002.
	Bank Chambers		55 (180)	13	1971	Office	Central Business District	Originally constructed as a bullion bank vault by the Bank of England, Bank Chambers is now an office block in the central business district of Manchester. Due to its original purpose, it has a bomb-proof 16-inch exterior wall of concrete and wide cavity for security patrols.
	Imperial War Museum North		55 (180)	N/A	2002	Museum	Trafford Park	Imperial War Museum North is the first branch of the Imperial War Museum to be located in the north of England. The museum occupies a site overlooking the Manchester Ship Canal in Trafford Park, an area which during the Second World War was a key industrial centre and consequently heavily bombed during the Manchester Blitz in 1940.
	NV Building 1		55 (180)	18	2004	Residential	Salford Quays	NV buildings 1, 2 and 3 are a collection of luxury residential apartment blocks. They area part of Media City, the development of which is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.
	NV Building 2		55 (180)	18	2004	Residential	Salford Quays
	NV Building 3		55 (180)	18	2004	Residential	Salford Quays
	1 New York Street		55 (180)	13	2009	Office	Central Business District	Completed in 2009, 1 New York Street is a commercial office development in the central business district of Manchester. It is the first speculative building in Central Manchester to be awarded a BREEAM ‘excellent’ rating
	ALTO Block D		55 (180)	17	2015	Residential	Greengate	Located in the Greengate area of Central Manchester which has been earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years, ALTO Block D is the tallest building in a complex consisting of 4 residential buildings.
133=	Vita Circle Square Tower 1		54 (177)	18	2017	Student Accommodation	Chorlton-On-Medlock	Vita Circle Square Tower 1 is currently the fourth tallest student accommodation building in Greater Manchester. It will be the seventh tallest building in the new Circle Square development, a major area residential development within the Oxford Road corridor in Central Manchester where the former offices of BBC Manchester stood, incorporating numerous shops, cafes and a park.
	City Suites, Chapel Street		54 (177)	17	2017	Hotel	Greengate	City Suites is a significant ApartHotel construction. It is located in the Greengate area of Central Manchester which has been earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years.
	Local Blackfriars Tower 1		54 (177)	17	2019	Residential	Greengate	Local Blackfriars Tower 1 is a significant residential scheme consisting of nearly 400 apartments. It is located in the Greengate area of Central Manchester which has been earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years.
	Kampus Tower 1		54 (177)	16	2020	Residential	Piccadilly	Kampus is a major residential scheme located in the Picaddilly area of Central Manchester. Built on the old Aytoun Street campus of Manchester Metropolitan University, Kampus contains 585 apartments over five towers.
	Kampus Tower 2		54 (177)	16	2020	Residential	Piccadilly
	X1 Manchester Waters Tower 2		54 (177)	16	2020	Residential	Trafford Park	X1 Manchester Waters Tower 2 is the second largest in a collection of three towers in a significant residential development in Pomona Docks in Trafford Park, in the southern gateway to Central Manchester. The scheme is home to 750 apartments.
139=	Civic Centre		53 (174)	14	1977	Government / Office	Oldham	Completed in 1977, the Civic Centre remains the tallest building in the borough of Oldham, five miles north east of Central Manchester and remains the administrative home of the local council.
	No. 1 Marsden Street		53 (174)	12	2002	Office	Central Business District	No. 1 Marsden Street is a significant modernist office tower constructed in the central business district of Manchester.
	Chapel Wharf Tower 2		53 (174)	18	2018	Residential	Greengate	Chapel Wharf Tower 2 is a significant residential development in the Greengate area of Central Manchester on the banks of the river Irwell which has been earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years. Part of a larger development consisting of four towers, Chapel Wharf development is home to 995 apartments.
	Local Crescent, The Crescent Tower 2		53 (174)	16	2020	Residential	Ordsall	Local Crescent Tower 2 is the second tallest tower in a collection of three residential towers in Ordsall close to the University of Salford. The Local Crescent development is home to 400 apartments.
143=	Holland Rise		52 (171)	18	1965	Residential	Rochdale	Holland Rise, Mardyke and Underwood were the tallest towers in the borough of Rochdale when constructed. They were constructed in the 1960s residential tower boom as a response to large overspills of population displaced by significant economic changes caused by industrial decline.
	Mardyke		52 (171)	18	1965	Residential	Rochdale
	Underwood		52 (171)	18	1965	Residential	Rochdale
	West Point		52 (171)	16	1975	Student Accommodation	Stretford	Currently the second tallest building in the suburb of Stretford, West Point was originally constructed for office space but was converted in 2018 to student accommodation.
	82 King Street		52 (171)	13	1995	Office	Central Business District	82 King Street is a significant modernist office tower constructed in the central business district of Manchester.
	Vallea Court		52 (171)	16	2009	Residential	Green Quarter	Located in the Green Quarter in the northern gateway to Central Manchester, Vallea Court is a large residential complex.
	Oxygen Tower 2		52 (171)	16	2021	Residential	Piccadilly	Oxygen Tower 2 is the smaller tower in a significant construction of the Piccadilly area in the eastern side of Central Manchester. The Oxygen development features townhouses on the lower floors with private residence swimming pools, jacuzzi, gym and a rooftop bar.
150=	Vox Tower 1		51 (167)	15	2020	Hotel / Residential	Cornbrook	Cornbrook, Chester Road Tower 1 is the larger tower in a significant hotel and residential development in Cornbrook, in the southern gateway to Central Manchester. The development is home to over 250 apartments with a hotel element immediately adjacent.
	Kampus Tower 3		51 (167)	15	2020	Residential	Piccadilly	Kampus is a major residential scheme located in the Picaddilly area of Central Manchester. Built on the old Aytoun Street campus of Manchester Metropolitan University, Kampus contains 585 apartments over five towers.
152=	Lincoln Towers		50 (164)	16	1965	Residential	Stockport	Lincoln Towers, Millbrook Towers, Mottram Towers and Ratcliffe Towers were the second tallest towers in the borough of Stockport when constructed. They were constructed in the 1960s residential tower boom as a response to large overspills of population displaced by significant economic changes caused by industrial decline.
	Millbrook Towers		50 (164)	16	1965	Residential	Stockport
	Mottram Towers		50 (164)	16	1965	Residential	Stockport
	Ratcliffe Towers		50 (164)	16	1965	Residential	Stockport
	Hollywood Towers		50 (164)	16	1969	Residential	Stockport	Hollywood Towers is the equal fourth tallest tower in the borough of Stockport. It was constructed in the 1960s residential tower boom as a response to large overspills of population displaced by significant economic changes caused by industrial decline.
	Nine Acre Court		50 (164)	18	1972	Residential	Ordsall	Nine Acre Court is a residential tower constructed in Ordsall, two kilometres west of Central Manchester. Nine Acre Court was fully renovated in 2013.
	Hexagon Tower		50 (164)	12	1975	Office	Crumpsall	Hexagon Tower is a specialist science and technology facility. Currently the tallest building in the suburb of Crumpsall, three miles north of Central Manchester.
	Parkway Gate Block 2		50 (164)	16	2008	Student Accommodation	Chorlton-On-Medlock	Located near the university area of Central Manchester, Parkway Gate block 2 is the sixth tallest purpose built student accommodation building in Greater Manchester.
	Holiday Inn Manchester		50 (164)	16	2008	Hotel	Salford Quays	Holiday Inn Manchester is the ninth tallest hotel in Greater Manchester. It is part of Media City, the development of which is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.
	Chapel Wharf Tower 3		50 (164)	17	2018	Residential	Greengate	Chapel Wharf Tower 3 is a significant residential development in the Greengate area of Central Manchester on the banks of the river Irwell which has been earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years. Part of a larger development consisting of four towers, Chapel Wharf development is home to 995 apartments.
	X1 Manchester Waters Tower 3		50 (164)	14	2020	Residential	Trafford Park	X1 Manchester Waters Tower 3 is the smallest in a collection of three towers in a significant residential development in Pomona Docks in Trafford Park, in the southern gateway to Central Manchester. The scheme is home to 750 apartments.

List: Under construction

Under construction

This lists buildings that are under construction in Greater Manchester and are planned to rise at least 50 metres (164 ft). Under construction buildings that have already been topped out are listed above.

Rank	Name	Image	Height m (ft)	Floors	Year	Primary Use	Location	Notes
1	One Heritage Tower		173 (568)	55	2024	Residential	Greengate	Approved in January 2020 with initial construction starting in September 2020, One Heritage Tower is a major skyscraper development. When constructed it will become the second tallest building in Manchester. It is a key development in the Greengate area of Central Manchester which has been earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years.
2	Collier's Yard Tower 1		155 (509)	52	2024	Residential	Greengate	Approved in March 2020 with initial construction starting in August 2020, Greengate Park North Tower 1 is the largest tower in a collection of three towers in Central Manchester. When constructed it will become the fifth tallest building in Manchester. It is a key development in the Greengate area of Central Manchester which has been earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years.
3	The Blade		154 (505)	52	2024	Residential	Castlefield	Approved in July 2020, with initial construction starting in September 2020, The Blade is a major skyscraper proposal. When constructed it will become the sixth tallest building in Manchester. The Blade is part of the second phase of the Crown Street development area in the Southern end of Deansgate behind the Deansgate Square development. It will be constructed before its sister skyscraper, The Circle, and will sit alongside The already topped out Elizabeth Tower.
4	Viadux Tower 1		136 (446)	40	2024	Residential	Central Business District	Approved in July 2017 with initial construction starting in July 2020, Viadux is a major scheme consisting of two towers adjacent to the Beetham Tower in the southern gateway to Central Manchester. The two buildings are connected by a landscaped terrace with the larger tower for residential use while the smaller tower is for office use. Viadux bridges the Metrolink Tram service.
5	Union Living, St John's Tower 1		113 (371)	36	2024	Residential	St John's	Approved in July 2020 with initial construction starting in November 2020, Union Living, St John's Tower 1 is a major co-living residential skyscraper proposal. Situated on the site formerly earmarked for the Nickel and Dime towers, it will deliver almost 400 apartments and is a key element in the new St John's district of Central Manchester situated adjacent to Spinningfields.
6	Irwell Tower, The Residence		110 (360)	34	2023	Residential	Greengate	Approved in September 2016 with initial construction starting in July 2017, The Irwell Tower is a major residential construction in the Greengate area of Central Manchester, an area earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years.
7	Union Living, St John's Tower 2		99 (325)	32	2024	Residential	St John's	Approved in September 2020 with initial construction starting in November 2020, Union Living, St John's Tower 2 is a major co-living residential skyscraper proposal. Situated on the site formerly earmarked for the Nickel and Dime towers, it will deliver almost 400 apartments and is a key element in the new St John's district of Central Manchester situated adjacent to Spinningfields.
8	New Victoria Tower 1		89 (292)	25	2023	Residential	Central Business District	Approved in September 2016 with initial construction starting in September 2020, New Victoria is a large office and residential scheme located by Victoria train station in the northern side of Central Manchester. Planning permission was granted in 2016 however the project has been slow to progress due to ongoing renovation works to the station. Constructed is expected to start in 2020.
9	IQ, Echo Street Tower 1		88 (289)	26	2022	Residential	Piccadilly	Approved in June 2018 with initial construction starting in September 2019, IQ, Echo Street is a large co-living residential scheme located in the Piccadilly area of Central Manchester. The scheme will deliver 642 co-living bedrooms as well as 242 student bedrooms in an all-inclusive model.
10=	Michigan Gardens Tower 3		86 (282)	26	2022	Residential	Salford Quays	The Michigan Gardens development is a construction of four identical residential towers. Part of Media City, the development is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester. Two buildings currently completed, two more under construction.
	Michigan Gardens Tower 4		86 (282)	26	2022	Residential	Salford Quays
12	Regent Plaza Tower 1		81 (266) (Estimate)	27	2022	Residential	Ordsall	Approved in November 2016 with initial construction starting in August 2019, Regent Plaza is a major residential scheme located on Regent Road in the western gateway to Central Manchester. Regent plaza will deliver 585 apartments over five towers.
13=	Plot C, Stanley Street Tower 1		73 (240)	23	2024	Residential	Greengate	Approved in July 2019 with initial construction starting in March 2020, Stanley Street development is due to deliver three towers in the Greengate area of Central Manchester, an area earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years. It will deliver 375 apartments when completed. Constructed is expected to start in 2021.
	Plot C, Stanley Street Tower 2		73 (240)	23	2024	Residential	Greengate
	New Victoria Tower 2		73 (240)	20	2023	Residential	Central Business District	Approved in September 2016 with initial construction starting in September 2020, New Victoria is a large office and residential scheme located by Victoria train station in the northern side of Central Manchester. Planning permission was granted in 2016 however the project has been slow to progress due to ongoing renovation works to the station. Constructed is expected to start in 2020.
16	Viadux Tower 2		71 (233)	14	2024	Office	Central Business District	Approved in July 2017 with initial construction starting in July 2020, Viadux is a major scheme consisting of two towers adjacent to the Beetham Tower in the southern gateway to Central Manchester. The two buildings are connected by a landscaped terrace with the larger tower for residential use while the smaller tower is for office use. Viadux bridges the Metrolink Tram service.
17	Outwood Wharf Tower 1		70 (230)	23	2021	Residential	Ordsall	Approved in November 2018 with initial construction starting in June 2019, Outwood Wharf Tower 1 is a significant residential development located in Ordsall close to the University of Salford. A smaller 18 storey sister tower was completed in 2018 before construction of the taller tower commenced.
18	IQ, Echo Street Tower 2		69 (226)	19	2022	Residential	Piccadilly	Approved in June 2018 with initial construction starting in September 2019, IQ, Echo Street is a large co-living residential scheme located in the Piccadilly area of Central Manchester. The scheme will deliver 642 co-living bedrooms as well as 242 student bedrooms in an all-inclusive model.
19	The Gate, Angel Meadow		68 (223)	22	2021	Residential	NOMA	Approved in August 2017 with initial construction starting in May 2018, The Gate is the second tallest tower in the Angel Meadow development adjacent to NOMA, an £800 million NOMA development area backed by the Co-operative Group in the northern gateway to Central Manchester. The Gate is being constructed along with its sister tower, The Stile. When both towers are complete a 128-metre tower, Angel Meadow Park, will be constructed to complete the development.
20	3 Circle Square		61 (200)	15	2024	Office	Chorlton-On-Medlock	Approved in February 2020 with initial construction starting in March 2020, 3 Circle Square, is a significant planned office development. Circle Square is a major area of residential development within the Oxford Road corridor in Central Manchester where the former offices of BBC Manchester stood, incorporating numerous shops, cafes and a park.
21	Affinity Living Circle Square Tower 2		60 (197)	18	2021	Residential	Chorlton-On-Medlock	Approved in February 2017, with initial construction starting in July 2017, Affinity Living Circle Square Tower 2 is the third tallest building in the new Circle Square development. Circle Square is a major area of residential development within the Oxford Road corridor in Central Manchester where the former offices of BBC Manchester stood, incorporating numerous shops, cafes and a park.
22	Hotel & MSCP, Circle Square		59 (194)	18	2021	Hotel	Chorlton-On-Medlock	Approved in February 2017, with initial construction starting in July 2017, Hotel & MSCP Circle Square is the fourth tallest building in the new Circle Square development. Circle Square is a major area of residential development within the Oxford Road corridor in Central Manchester where the former offices of BBC Manchester stood, incorporating numerous shops, cafes and a park.
23	55 Queen Street		58 (190)	19	2024	Residential	Greengate	Approved in August 2020, with initial construction starting in August 2020, 55 Queen Street is a significant residential proposal. It is a key development in the Greengate area of Central Manchester which has been earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years.
24	1 Lord Street		57 (187)	16	2023	Residential	Green Quarter	Approved in November 2016 with initial construction starting in September 2019, 1 Lord Street is a significant residential development located in the Green Quarter in the northern gateway to Central Manchester.
25=	Affinity Living Circle Square Tower 3		54 (177)	17	2021	Residential	Chorlton-On-Medlock	Approved in February 2017, with initial construction starting in July 2017, Affinity Living Circle Square Tower 3 is the sixth tallest building in the new Circle Square development. Circle Square is a major area of residential development within the Oxford Road corridor in Central Manchester where the former offices of BBC Manchester stood, incorporating numerous shops, cafes and a park.
	Affinity Living Embankment West Tower 1		54 (177) (Estimate)	18	2021	Residential	Greengate	Approved in November 2017 with initial construction starting in March 2018, Affinity Living Embankment West Towers 1 & 2 are the tallest in a collection of three towers under construction in the Greengate area of Central Manchester, an area earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years. The scheme will be home to 350 apartments when completed.
	Affinity Living Embankment West Tower 2		54 (177) (Estimate)	18	2021	Residential	Greengate
	Broadway Square, Media City Tower 1		54 (177)	17	2024	Residential	Salford Quays	Proposed in November 2019 with initial construction starting in September 2020, Broadway Square, Media City Tower 1 is a significant residential proposal. Part of Media City, the development is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.
	Regent Plaza Tower 2		54 (177) (Estimate)	18	2022	Residential	Ordsall	Approved in November 2016 with initial construction starting in August 2019, Regent Plaza is a major residential scheme located on Regent Road in the western gateway to Central Manchester. Regent plaza will deliver 585 apartments over five towers.
30=	Cornbrook Hotel Tower 1		53 (174)	17	2025	Hotel	Cornbrook	Approved in May 2020 with initial construction starting in November 2020, Cornbrook Hotel is a hotel development in Cornbrook in the southern gateway to Central Manchester.
	Maldron Hotel		53 (174)	17	2022	Hotel	Oxford Road	Approved in February 2019 with initial construction starting in October 2019, Maldron Hotel is a significant hotel construction located in the Oxford Road area of Central Manchester. It will deliver 278 hotel rooms when completed.
	The Stile, Angel Meadow		53 (174)	17	2021	Residential	NOMA	Approved in August 2017 with initial construction starting in May 2018, The Stile is the smallest tower in the Angel Meadow development adjacent to NOMA, an £800 million NOMA development area backed by the Co-operative Group in the northern gateway to Central Manchester. The Gate is being constructed along with its sister tower, The Gate. When both towers are complete a 128-metre tower, Angel Meadow Park, will be constructed to complete the development.
33	True Student, Discovery Quay Tower 1		52 (171)	15	2021	Student Accommodation	Salford Quays	Approved in January 2018 with initial construction starting in June 2018 True Student, Discovery Quay Tower 1 is the larger tower in the Discovery Quay development. When completed it will be the equal fifth tallest student accommodation building in Manchester. Part of Media City, the development is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.
34=	2 New Bailey Square		51 (167)	11	2021	Office	Greengate	Approved in October 2016 with initial construction starting in June 2017, 2 New Bailey Square is a promintent office development in the Greengate area of Central Manchester, an area earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years.
	Ancoats Gardens Tower 1		51 (167)	15	2021	Residential	Ancoats	Approved in June 2018 with initial construction starting in November 2018, Ancoats Gardens Tower 1 is the largest tower in a wider residential development in the Ancoats area of Central Manchester. The Ancoats Gardens development will be home to 150 apartments when completed.
36=	4 Angel Square		50 (164)	11	2022	Office	NOMA	Approved in May 2019 with initial construction starting in September 2020, 4 Angel Square is a significant office development. Located adjacent to the CIS tower, One Angel Square is one of the centrepieces of the £800 million NOMA development area backed by the Co-operative Group in the northern gateway to Central Manchester.
	IQ, Echo Street Tower 3		50 (164)	13	2022	Residential	Piccadilly	Approved in June 2018 with initial construction starting in September 2019, IQ, Echo Street is a large co-living residential scheme located in the Piccadilly area of Central Manchester. The scheme will deliver 642 co-living bedrooms as well as 242 student bedrooms in an all-inclusive model.
	Leonardo Hotel		50 (164)	14	2022	Hotel	New Islington	Approved in September 2019, with initial construction starting in August 2020, Leonardo Hotel is a modernist hotel development in New Islington in the eastern side of Central Manchester. The scheme will deliver 275 hotel rooms.

Approved

This lists buildings that are approved for construction in Greater Manchester and are planned to rise at least 50 metres (164 ft). If approved projects do not start construction within five years of their approval date they are assumed to be no longer active and considered 'unbuilt' unless further information is available.

Proposed

This lists buildings that are proposed for construction in Greater Manchester and are planned to rise at least 50 metres (164 ft). If proposed projects are not approved within five years of their proposal date they are assumed to be no longer active and considered 'unbuilt' unless further information is available.

List: Unbuilt

Unbuilt

This lists proposals for the construction of buildings in Greater Manchester that were planned to rise at least 50 metres (164 ft), for which planning permission was rejected or which were otherwise withdrawn.

Demolished

This lists buildings in Greater Manchester that were at least 50 metres (164 ft) and have since been demolished.

Rank	Name	Image	Height m (ft)	Floors	Year (est.)	Year Demolished (est.)	Primary Use	Location	Notes
1	Manchester Assize Courts		85 (279)	7	1864	1957	Government	Strangeways	Manchester Assize Courts was a venetian gothic building housing law courts constructed in the middle of the 19th century. When it was completed it held the title of the tallest building in Manchester for thirteen years until Manchester Town Hall was completed. It was damaged beyond repair during the Manchester Blitz and demolished in 1957 after World War II.
2	Mathematics Tower		75 (246)	18	1968	2005	University	Chorlton-On-Medlock	The Mathematics Tower was a brutalist building situated in the Oxford Road area of Central Manchester and housed the Mathematics Department of the Victoria University of Manchester and briefly the newly amalgamated University of Manchester from 1968 to 2004. The building consisted of a three-storey podium and an 18-storey 75 metre tower. It was demolished in 2005 as the maths department moved to the Alan Turing Building.
3	B of the Bang		55 (180)	N/A	2005	2009	Sculpture	Beswick	B of the Bang was the tallest sculpture in the UK when constructed to commemorate the 2002 Commonwealth Games held in Manchester. The sculpture was cut up and put in storage in 2009 due to the spikes that form it falling off on several occasions making it unsafe.
4=	Sunnyside Court		50 (164)	18	1972	1998	Residential	Ordsall	Sunnyside court was a residential building constructed in Ordsall. It was demolished in 1998 to make way for new developments.
	Fujitsu Tower		50 (164)	13	1968	2018	Office	Ardwick	Fujitsu Tower was a 1960s office block constructed in the Ardwick area of East Manchester. It was demolished in 2018 to make way for new developments.

Timeline

Timeline of tallest buildings and structures

After a period after the 1960s building boom where few new significant buildings were built in Greater Manchester, the early 21st century has seen a long list of proposals meaning the skyline has been transformed in recent decades. The first towers over 100 metres were the CIS Tower and the City Tower, the latter of which kept the title of tallest building in Greater Manchester for 41 years until the Beetham Tower was completed in 2006. In 2018 Deansgate Square South Tower became the tallest building in Greater Manchester and the tallest in the United Kingdom outside London.

Years Tallest	Name	Image	Height m (ft)	Floors	Year (est.)	Primary Use	Location	Notes
1848-1858 (10 Years)	Salford Cathedral		73 (240)	N/A	1848	Place Of Worship	Blackfriars	Was the tallest building in Greater Manchester upon its completion in 1848. Salford Cathedral is still a prominent building on the East Lancashire Road approaching Central Manchester.
1858-1864 (6 Years)	Church Of St Mary		74 (241)	N/A	1858	Place Of Worship	Hulme	The Church of Saint Mary in the southern suburb of Hulme was the tallest building in Manchester when it was completed in 1858 for 6 years until the Manchester Assize Courts were constructed in 1864.
1864-1877 (13 Years)	Manchester Assize Courts		85 (279)	7	1864	Government	Strangeways	Manchester Assize Courts was a venetian gothic building housing law courts constructed in the middle of the 19th century. When it was completed it held the title of the tallest building in Manchester for thirteen years until Manchester Town Hall was completed. It was damaged beyond repair during the Manchester Blitz and demolished in 1957 after World War II.
1877-1962 (85 Years)	Manchester Town Hall Clock Tower		87 (285)	N/A	1877	Government	Central Business District	Manchester Town Hall was the tallest building in Manchester for 85 years from 1877 until the CIS Tower was completed in 1962. Manchester Town Hall remains a prominent focal point in the city.
1962-1965 (3 Years)	CIS Tower		118 (387)	25	1962	Office	NOMA	The eighth tallest building in Manchester and tenth tallest outside London. Currently the forty-eighth tallest by height in the United Kingdom. The CIS tower was the United Kingdom's tallest building upon completion and currently the second tallest office building outside London. The CIS Tower remains the tallest constructed building in the northern part of Central Manchester and a key element in the skyline in the northern gateway to the city.
1965-2006 (41 Years)	City Tower		123 (404)	30	1965	Office	Central Business District	The sixth tallest building in Manchester and eighth tallest outside London. Currently the fortieth tallest by height in the United Kingdom. City Tower is still currently the tallest office building outside London. Roof height reaches 107 m (351 ft). Due to its age and positioning in the heart of Central Manchester, City Tower is one of the most recognisable buildings in the city.
2006-2018 (12 Years)	Beetham Tower		169 (554)	47	2006	Hotel / Residential	Castlefield	The second tallest building in Manchester and second tallest outside London. Currently the twelfth tallest by height in the United Kingdom. Roof height reaches 157 m (515 ft). When completed in 2006, Beetham Tower was by far the tallest building in Central Manchester and a focal point in the key Deansgate area thoroughfare. Due to its size and its prominent shape, Beetham Tower is already considered an iconic development for the city.
2018–Present	Deansgate Square South Tower		201 (659)	65	2018	Residential	Castlefield	The tallest building in Manchester and tallest outside London. Currently the tenth tallest by height and fourth highest floor count in the United Kingdom. South Tower is the most prominent development of the Deansgate Square collection of skyscrapers constructed by Renaker and a key part of the envisioned southern gateway to Central Manchester.

Future tallest

This lists the top 20 buildings in order of height in Greater Manchester that are either completed, under construction, approved or proposed. The imminent transformation of the Manchester skyline is made clear with only five of the top 20 already constructed, with four under construction, seven approved and four proposed.

Rank	Name	Image	Height m (ft)	Floors	Year	Primary Use	Location	Notes
1	Trinity Tower X		213 (699)	67	2024	Residential / Retail	Castlefield	Approved in July 2017 Trinity Islands is a major planned development in the southern gateway to Central Manchester close to the Deansgate Square and wider Great Jackson Street skyscraper developments. Trinity islands will deliver nearly 1,400 apartments at a cost of £1.3 billion. The scheme consists of five towers with Tower X reaching a height of 213 metres making it the tallest building in Greater Manchester and tallest in the United Kingdom outside London. The Trinity Islands development was bought by Renaker in October 2018. Revised plans are expected to be made public in late 2020 with construction starting in 2021.
2	Deansgate Square South Tower		201 (659)	65	2018	Residential	Castlefield	The tallest building in Manchester and tallest outside London. Currently the fifth tallest by height and second highest floor count in the United Kingdom. South Tower is the most prominent development of the Deansgate Square collection of skyscrapers constructed by Renaker and a key part of the envisioned southern gateway to Central Manchester.
3	One Heritage Tower		173 (568)	55	2024	Residential	Greengate	Approved in January 2020, with initial construction starting in September 2020, One Heritage Tower is a major skyscraper development. When constructed it will become the third tallest building in Manchester. It is a key development in the Greengate area of Central Manchester which has been earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years.
4=	Park Place West		172 (564)	56	2026	Residential	Castlefield	Proposed in January 2021, as one of a pair of residential towers in the Great Jackson Street area.
	Park Place East		172 (564)	56	2026	Residential	Castlefield	Proposed in January 2021, as one of a pair of residential towers in the Great Jackson Street area.
6	Beetham Tower		169 (554)	47	2006	Hotel / Residential	Castlefield	The second tallest building in Manchester and second tallest outside London. Currently the eleventh tallest by height in the United Kingdom. Roof height reaches 157 m (515 ft). When completed in 2006, Beetham Tower was by far the tallest building in Central Manchester and a focal point in the key Deansgate area thoroughfare. Due to its size and its prominent shape, Beetham Tower is already considered an iconic development for the city.
7	Student Castle Tower 1		168 (551)	55	2024	Student Accommodation	Oxford Road	Proposed in September 2018, Student Castle is a major skyscraper proposal. When constructed it will become the fifth tallest building in Manchester and the tallest purpose built student accommodation in Manchester. It is located in the Oxford Road corridor of Central Manchester.
8=	Deansgate Square East Tower		158 (518)	50	2019	Residential	Castlefield	Third tallest building in the United Kingdom outside London and the second tallest in the Deansgate Square development constructed by Renaker and a key part of the envisioned southern gateway to Central Manchester.
	Cotton Quay, Salford Quays Tower 1		158 (518)	48	2028	Residential	Salford Quays	Proposed in November 2019, Cotton Quay is a major skyscraper development proposal consisting of six towers. When constructed, Tower 1 will become the equal sixth tallest building in Manchester. Part of Media City, the development is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.
10	Collier's Yard Tower 1		155 (509)	52	2024	Residential	Greengate	Approved in March 2020, with initial construction starting in August 2020, Greengate Park North Tower 1 is the largest tower in a collection of three towers in Central Manchester. When constructed it will become the eighth tallest building in Manchester. It is a key development in the Greengate area of Central Manchester which has been earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years.
11=	The Blade		154 (505)	52	2024	Residential	Castlefield	Approved in July 2020, with initial construction starting in September 2020, The Blade is a major skyscraper proposal. When constructed it will become the equal ninth tallest building in Manchester. The Blade is part of the second phase of the Crown Street development area in the Southern end of Deansgate behind the Deansgate Square development. It will be constructed before its sister skyscraper, The Circle, and will sit alongside The Elizabeth Tower which is already under construction.
	The Circle		154 (505)	52	2028	Residential	Castlefield	Approved in July 2020, The Circle is a major skyscraper proposal. When constructed it will become the equal ninth tallest building in Manchester. The Blade is part of the second phase of the Crown Street development area in the Southern end of Deansgate behind the Deansgate Square development. It will be constructed after its sister skyscraper, The Blade, and will sit alongside The Elizabeth Tower which is already under construction.
13	Elizabeth Tower		153 (502)	52	2020	Residential	Castlefield	Fourth tallest building in the United Kingdom outside London, part of the Great Jackson Street skyscraper cluster. Elizabeth tower features a rooftop bar and a 44th floor swimming pool as well as a gym and spa for private residents.
14	Northlight Tower		145 (476)	29	2025	Office	St Johns	Proposed in July 2019, as a replacement for the cancelled St Johns tower, Northlight Tower is a major office proposal in the heart of the new St Johns area of Central Manchester. When constructed it will become the tallest office tower in the United Kingdom outside London.
15	Deansgate Square West Tower		141 (463)	44	2018	Residential	Castlefield	The fourth tallest building in Manchester and fourth tallest outside London. Currently the twenty-fifth tallest by height in the United Kingdom. West Tower was the first completed development of the Deansgate Square collection of skyscrapers constructed by Renaker and a key part of the envisioned southern gateway to Central Manchester.
16	Trinity Tower V		140 (459)	41	2024	Residential	Castlefield	Approved in July 2017 Trinity Islands is a major planned development in the southern gateway to Central Manchester close to the Deansgate Square and wider Great Jackson Street skyscraper developments. Trinity islands will deliver nearly 1,400 apartments at a cost of £1.3 billion. The scheme consists of five towers with Tower V reaching a height of 140 metres. The Trinity Islands development was bought by Renaker in October 2018. Revised plans are expected to be made public in late 2020 with construction starting in 2021.
17	Downing Living, First Street South Tower 1		139 (456)	44	2025	Residential	Castlefield	Proposed in October 2019, Downing Living, First Street is a major skyscraper development proposal. Consisting of four towers, Tower 1 when constructed it will become the fifteenth tallest building in Manchester. The Downing Living development is part of the wider skyscraper development area in the southern gateway to Central Manchester along with Deansgate Square and the Crown Street proposals. It will deliver over 1,100 co-living residential apartments when constructed.
18	Viadux Tower 1		136 (446)	40	2024	Residential	Central Business District	Approved in July 2017 with initial construction starting in June 2020,, Viadux is a major scheme consisting of two towers adjacent to the Beetham Tower in the southern gateway to Central Manchester. The two buildings are connected by a landscaped terrace with the larger tower for residential use while the smaller tower is for office use. Viadux bridges the Metrolink Tram service.
19=	St. Michael's Tower 1		135 (443)	41	2023	Hotel / Office / Residential	Central Business District	Approved in June 2018, St Michael's is a major scheme consisting of two towers in the central business district of Manchester. St Michael's will include an international luxury five-star hotel featuring 216 bedrooms and 189 high-end apartments as well as 148,000 sq ft of office space. The tower will also include a stunning outdoor rooftop terrace. Construction is expected to start in summer 2020.
	Renaissance Hotel Tower 1		135 (443) (Estimate)	45	2027	Hotel / Residential	Central Business District	Approved in June 2018, the Renaissance Hotel development on Deansgate in Central Manchester is a major scheme that will deliver three new towers. Renaissance Hotel Tower 1 is the tallest of the approved towers at 45 floors. Demolition of the current hotel on the site is due in 2024 before the new scheme will commence.

Maps and Gallery

Manchester city centre skyline from Werneth Low, 2020

Images for kids

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  The Great Jackson Street skyscraper district. To the right sits the 52 floor, 153 Metre Elizabeth Tower. Beyond lies Deansgate Square, a cluster of four skyscrapers including the 65 floor, 201 metre South Tower. The Blade and Three60 skyscrapers as part of the next phase began construction in 2021.

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  A view over the North & West portions of Greater Manchester, December 2019

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  A view over Central Manchester from Heaton Park, October 2021.

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  A few over Castlefield, June 2020