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This list of the tallest buildings and structures in Greater Manchester ranks buildings in Greater Manchester by height.
As of October 2024[update], Greater Manchester has 24 towers completed at a height of 100 metres (330 ft) or more and a further eight towers above 100 m under construction. This is the largest number of high-rises in any metropolitan area in the United Kingdom outside London.
The first proposed skyscraper in Central Manchester was the 110 m (360 ft) Quay Street Tower. Envisioned to be completed in 1948, it would have been the tallest tower in Europe.[1] The proposal was rejected and said to be inconsiderate, as much of the city was still rebuilding after the Manchester Blitz of the Second World War.
The first tall building boom in Greater Manchester occurred in the 1960s and 1970s, with notable buildings including the 118 m (387 ft) CIS Tower, which became the tallest building in the United Kingdom when constructed in 1962[2] and the 107 m (351 ft) City Tower.
Through the 1980s and 1990s, few significant proposals came to fruition. However, there has been a renewed interest in skyscrapers in Manchester in the 21st century, with a number of proposals being brought forward. In 2006, Beetham Tower became the tallest building in the United Kingdom outside London and the first to reach a height of over 150 m (490 ft), making it also the first official skyscraper outside London.[3] In 2018, Deansgate Square South Tower became the only skyscraper in the United Kingdom outside London to reach a height of over 200 m (660 ft). South Tower is due to be surpassed by the end of the decade by The Lighthouse, a 213 m (699 ft) skyscraper also in the Great Jackson Street framework,[4] Regent Park Ordsall Lane Tower 6, a 242 m (794 ft) tall skyscraper in Ordsall facing Great Jackson Street and Viadux 2 Tower 1, a 246 m (807 ft) tall skyscraper in the Central Business District.[5][6]
Unlike most major cities in the United Kingdom, there are no height restrictions and local planning officers generally adopt a laissez-faire attitude towards city centre high-rises in Manchester. If all future proposals come to fruition, Greater Manchester could contain nearly 400 buildings over 50 m (160 ft) tall, as well as nearly 70 high-rises above 100 m (330 ft) and 23 skyscrapers above 150 m (490 ft). Each of these figures are substantially higher than anywhere else in the United Kingdom outside of London.
Central Manchester is the predominant location for tall proposals, with 51 buildings over 100 m (330 ft) either built, under construction or proposed, along with a further 18 being built, under construction or proposed in Salford, immediately to the west of Central Manchester.
Castlefield, which contains the Trinity Islands and Deansgate Square skyscraper developments, and Greengate are the two areas with the biggest collection of skyscrapers in Greater Manchester either built, under construction or proposed over 100 m (330 ft) tall. Both areas are part of wider masterplans to expand Central Manchester and Salford out southwards and westwards respectively, with amenities such as new green areas and schools to enable urban living.
The northern side of the city also contains a number of office and residential developments either completed or, as of 2024, under construction as part of the £800 million NOMA development. Significant completed projects within NOMA include One Angel Square, a modern zero carbon emissions energy-plus building and the 108 m (354 ft) Angel Gardens residential tower. These buildings will be joined by the Angel Meadow development, which will deliver three new residential towers including the 128 m (420 ft) Angel Meadow Park and Angel Square office towers, and the Gas Works development which will deliver nine separate buildings ranging from eight to 34 storeys.[7][8]
This list ranks structurally complete buildings and free-standing structures in Greater Manchester that stand at least 50 m (160 ft) tall, 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.
| Rank | Name | Image | Height m (ft) |
Floors | Year | Primary Use | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deansgate Square South Tower |  |
201 (658) | 65 | 2018 | Residential | Castlefield | Tallest building in the United Kingdom outside London. As of 2024, it is the 11th-tallest by height and has the fourth highest floor count in the United Kingdom.[9][10] |
| 2 | Beetham Tower |  |
169 (554) | 47 | 2006 | Hotel / Residential | Castlefield | Second-tallest building in the United Kingdom outside London. Roof height reaches 158 m (518 ft).[11][12]
Upon completion in 2006, it became the tallest building in Greater Manchester, surpassing the CIS Tower by over 50 m (160 ft). |
| 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 cluster.[13][14] |
| 4= | The Blade |  |
154 (505) | 51 | 2023 | Residential | Castlefield | Part of the second phase of the Crown Street development area at the southern end of Deansgate behind the Deansgate Square development. It is situated between its sister building Three60 and Elizabeth Tower.[15][16] |
| Three60 |  |
154 (505) | 51 | 2023 | Residential | Castlefield | Part of the second phase of the Crown Street development area at the southern end of Deansgate behind the Deansgate Square development. It is situated next to its sister building The Blade and Elizabeth Tower.[15] | |
| 6 | Elizabeth Tower |  |
153 (501) | 52 | 2022 | Residential | Castlefield | Sixth-tallest building in the United Kingdom outside London, part of the Great Jackson Street skyscraper cluster. Features a rooftop bar and a 44th floor swimming pool, as well as a gym and spa for private residents.[17][18] |
| 7 | Cortland at Colliers Yard |  |
153 (500) | 50 | 2023 | Residential | Greengate | The tallest tower in Salford and the seventh-tallest building in the United Kingdom outside London. The largest tower in a collection of three towers in the Greengate area of Salford.[19][20] |
| 8 | Deansgate Square West Tower |  |
144 (473) | 44 | 2018 | Residential | Castlefield | The first completed development of the Deansgate Square collection of skyscrapers.[21][22] |
| 9 | Square Gardens, First Street South Tower 1 | 139 (456) | 45 | 2024 | Residential | Castlefield | Square Gardens, First Street is a skyscraper containing over 2,200 co-living residential apartments.[23][24] | |
| 10 | Viadux Tower 1 |  |
139 (455) | 40 | 2023 | Residential | Central Business District | A scheme built on top of a viaduct next to Beetham Tower in central Manchester.[25][26] |
| 11 | Anaconda Cut |  |
131 (431) | 44 | 2018 | Residential | Greengate | A key development in the Greengate area of Salford.[27] |
| 12 | Bankside at Colliers Yard | 129 (423) | 43 | 2024 | Residential | Greengate | Bankside at Colliers Yard is the second-tallest tower in a collection of three towers in central Manchester. It is a key development in the Greengate area of Salford.[28] | |
| 13 | Deansgate Square North Tower |  |
122 (399) | 37 | 2019 | Residential | Castlefield | The final and shortest tower of the Deansgate Square collection of skyscrapers.[29][30] |
| 14 | Victoria Residence Tower 1 | 119 (390) | 37 | 2024 | Residential | NOMA | Victoria Residence Tower 1 is the tallest tower in a residential skyscraper development and part of the £800 million NOMA development area backed by the Co-operative Group in the northern gateway to central Manchester.[31] | |
| 15 | CIS Tower |  |
118 (387) | 25 | 1962 | Office | NOMA | The United Kingdom's tallest building upon completion and as of 2024 remains the tallest office building outside London.[32][33] |
| 16 | Affinity Living Circle Square |  |
115 (378) | 38 | 2020 | Residential | Chorlton-on-Medlock | The tallest building in Circle Square, an 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 public realm.[34][35] |
| 17= | Affinity Living Riverview |  |
112 (367) | 35 | 2021 | Residential | Greengate | A residential tower in the Greengate area of Salford on the banks of the River Irwell.[36][37] |
| Union, Tower 1 | 112 (367) | 36 | 2024 | Residential | St John's | Union, Tower 1, is a co-living residential skyscraper development containing almost 400 apartments and is a key element in the new St John's district of central Manchester situated adjacent to Spinningfields.[38] | ||
| 19 | Oxygen Towers |  |
109 (358) | 33 | 2021 | Residential | Piccadilly | A development in the Piccadilly area in the east of central Manchester, which features townhouses at ground level and apartments on the floors above.[39] |
| 20 | Angel Gardens |  |
108 (355) | 36 | 2019 | Residential | NOMA | Located adjacent to the CIS Tower, it 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.[40] |
| 21= | City Tower |  |
107 (351) | 30 | 1965 | Office | Central Business District | As of 2024, it is the third-tallest office building outside London, after CIS Tower and 103 Colmore Row in Birmingham. Antenna spire height reaches 123 m (404 ft).[41][42] |
| Embankment Exchange |  |
107 (351) | 35 | 2024 | Residential | Greengate | A residential construction in the Greengate area of Salford.[43][44] | |
| 23 | Bridgewater Heights |  |
106 (348) | 32 | 2012 | Student Accommodation | Oxford Road | 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.[45][46] |
| 24 | Eda | 101 (331) | 29 | 2023 | Residential | Salford Quays | Located in Anchorage Quay and containing 290 apartments.[47][48][49] | |
| 25= | Swan Street Tower | 98 (322) | 34 | 2023 | Residential | Ancoats | Swan Street Tower is a development in the Ancoats area in the northern gateway to central Manchester containing over 350 apartments.[50] | |
| Union, Tower 2 | 98 (321) | 32 | 2023 | Residential | St John's | Union, Tower 2, is a co-living residential tower containing almost 400 apartments and is a key element in the new St John's district of central Manchester situated adjacent to Spinningfields.[38] | ||
| 27 | 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.[51] |
| 28 | 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.[52] |
| 29= | 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 10 years to develop new office and entertainment spaces in the city.[53] |
| River Street Tower |  |
92 (302) | 32 | 2020 | Student Accommodation | Castlefield | River Street Tower is a development 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 m (410 ft) tower initially commenced in 2013 but was put on hold the same year and eventually replaced with the current tower.[54] | |
| 31= | 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.[55] |
| Blue, MediaCityUK |  |
90 (295) | 18 | 2010 | Office | Salford Quays | Blue is part of MediaCityUK, the development of which is part of wider plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.[56] | |
| Furness Quay Tower 1 | 90 (295) | 26 | 2020 | Residential | Salford Quays | Furness Quay Tower 1 is the tallest tower in a scheme in the heart of 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.[57] | ||
| 34 | New Victoria Tower 1 | 89 (292) | 25 | 2022 | Residential | Central Business District | New Victoria is a large office and residential scheme located by Victoria train station in the northern side of central Manchester.[58] | |
| 35 | One Greengate Block A | 88 (289) | 31 | 2016 | Residential | Greengate | One Greengate is the second-tallest development within Greengate.[59] | |
| 36 | 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.[60] |
| 37= | TheHeart, MediaCityUK | 86 (282) | 22 | 2010 | Hotel | Salford Quays | TheHeart is the second-tallest hotel in Manchester after the Hilton Hotel situated in the Beetham Tower. Part of MediaCityUK, TheHeart is part of wider plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.[61][62] | |
| Square Gardens, First Street South Tower 3 | 86 (282) | 29 | 2024 | Residential | Castlefield | Square Gardens, First Street is a skyscraper containing over 2,200 co-living residential apartments.[23][63] | ||
| 39= | X1 Media City Tower 1 |  |
85 (277) | 26 | 2017 | Residential | Salford Quays | The X1 Media City development consists of four identical residential towers. Part of MediaCityUK, the development is part of wider plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.
Two buildings have been completed and two more are under construction as of 2023.[64][65] |
| X1 Media City Tower 2 | 85 (277) | 26 | 2019 | Residential | Salford Quays | |||
| X1 Media City Tower 3 | 85 (277) | 26 | 2023 | Residential | Salford Quays | |||
| 42 | 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 Bridgewater Heights development.[66] |
| 43 | 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.[67] |
| 44 | Civil Justice Centre |  |
81 (266) | 18 | 2007 | Government | Spinningfields | Manchester Civil Justice Centre is a prominent tower and is the second-tallest building in the Spinningfields district of central Manchester.[68] |
| 45 | 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.[69] |
| 46= | The Castings, Heyrod Street | 78 (256) | 25 | 2023 | Residential | New Islington | Heyrod Street Tower is a residential tower containing 350 apartments. It lies in Piccadilly as part of the Portugal Street East regeneration area.[70] | |
| Victoria House, Great Ancoats Street | 78 (256) | 25 | 2023 | Residential | Ancoats | Victoria House, Great Ancoats Street is a residential tower containing 150 apartments. It is situated in the Ancoats area of central Manchester, an area of expected high development of the city centre out from its traditional Eastern borders.[71] | ||
| 48= | Manchester One |  |
77 (253) | 21 | 1962 | Office | Piccadilly | The second-tallest office 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.[72][73] |
| Victoria Residence Tower 2 | 77 (253) | 26 | 2024 | Residential | NOMA | Victoria Residence Tower 2 is the second-tallest tower in a residential skyscraper development and part of the £800 million NOMA development area backed by the Co-operative Group in the northern gateway to central Manchester.[31] | ||
| 50 | 1 Circle Square | 76 (249) | 18 | 2020 | Residential | Chorlton-on-Medlock | 1 Circle Square is the second-tallest building in the Circle Square development within the Oxford Road corridor in central Manchester where the former offices of BBC Manchester stood, incorporating numerous shops, cafes and a park.[34] | |
| 51= | 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, 2 miles (3.2 km) 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.[74] |
| 3 Hardman Street |  |
75 (246) | 18 | 2009 | Office | Spinningfields | 3 Hardman Square is the third-tallest building in the Spinningfields district of central Manchester.[75] | |
| 53= | 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 six years until the Manchester Assize Courts were constructed in 1864.[76] |
| NumberOne, MediaCityUK | .JPG) |
74 (241) | 22 | 2010 | Residential | Salford Quays | NumberOne, MediaCityUK is part of MediaCityUK, the development of which is part of wider plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.[77] | |
| 55= | 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.[78] |
| HMP Manchester Tower |  |
73 (240) | N/A | 1869 | Prison | Strangeways | The third-tallest structure in Greater Manchester when completed in 1869, Strangeways remains a recognisable part of the skyline due to the imposing design of its ventilation tower.[79] | |
| 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, in conjunction with a number of other telecommunication towers throughout the United Kingdom as part of operation Backbone.[80] | |
| Novella Tower 1 | 73 (240) | 23 | 2022 | Residential | Greengate | Novella Tower, located between Trinity Way and the River Irwell, features 211 apartments.[81] | ||
| New Victoria Tower 2 | 73 (240) | 20 | 2022 | Residential | Central Business District | New Victoria is a large office and residential scheme located by Victoria train station in the northern side of central Manchester.[58] | ||
| 60= | 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, 4 miles (6.4 km) southeast of central Manchester.[82] |
| 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.[83] | |
| 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.[84] | |
| 3 St Peter's Square | 72 (236) | 20 | 2020 | Hotel | Central Business District | 3 St Peter's Square is a hotel development consisting of both Motel One and StayCity hotel chains. It forms part of a new civic space for St. Peter's Square in the heart of central Manchester.[85] | ||
| 64 | Square Gardens, First Street South Tower 4 | 71 (233) | 22 | 2024 | Residential | Castlefield | Square Gardens, First Street is a skyscraper containing over 2,200 co-living residential apartments.[23][86] | |
| 65= | City of Manchester Stadium |  |
70 (230) | N/A | 2002 | Stadium | Bradford | Originally conceived as part of Manchester's 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.[87] |
| 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.[88] | |
| Oldfield Wharf Tower 1 | 70 (230) | 23 | 2024 | Residential | Ordsall | Oldfield Wharf Tower 1 is a residential development located in Ordsall close to the University of Salford.[89] | ||
| 68= | Chapel Wharf Tower 1 | 69 (226) | 23 | 2018 | Residential | Greengate | Chapel Wharf Tower 1 is a residential development in the Greengate area of Salford on the banks of the River Irwell. Part of a larger development consisting of four towers, Chapel Wharf development is home to 995 apartments.[90] | |
| Church Street, Eccles Tower | 69 (226) (Estimate) | 23 | 2024 | Residential | Eccles | Church Street Tower is a residential proposal containing 270 apartments.[91] | ||
| 70= | White, Media City | 68 (223) | 15 | 2010 | Office | Salford Quays | White, MediaCityUK is part of MediaCityUK, the development of which is part of wider plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.[92] | |
| 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.[93] | |
| 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.[94] | ||
| The Gate, Angel Meadow | 68 (223) | 22 | 2021 | Residential | NOMA | 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 was being constructed along with its sister tower, The Stile.[95] | ||
| 74= | Millennium Tower | 67 (220) | 21 | 2008 | Residential | Salford Quays | Millennium Tower is a residential development in Salford Quays. Part of MediaCityUK, Millennium Tower is part of wider plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.[96] | |
| 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 three 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.[97] | |
| Lightbox, Media City | 67 (220) | 19 | 2019 | Residential | Salford Quays | Lightbox and the Green Rooms are two sister residential developments and the joint seventh-tallest buildings in Salford Quays, each offering over 200 apartments. Part of MediaCityUK, they are part of wider plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.[98][99] | ||
| Green Rooms, Media City | 67 (220) | 19 | 2019 | Residential | Salford Quays | |||
| Victoria Residence | 67 (220) | 21 | 2020 | Residential | Castlefield | Victoria Residence is part of a 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.[100] | ||
| 79= | Kimpton Clocktower Hotel |  |
66 (217) | N/A | 1912 | Hotel | Oxford Road | Situated at the top of Oxford Street in central Manchester, the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel 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 m (217 ft) clock tower. The building was converted to a hotel in 1996 and now has Grade II listed status.[101] |
| Stretford House | 66 (217) | 25 | 1968 | Residential | Stretford | Built during the residential tower boom of the 1960s, Stretford House, 3 miles (4.8 km) 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.[102] | ||
| 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.[103][104][105][106][107] | |
| 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 MediaCityUK, the development of which is part of wider plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.[108] | |
| 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 Salford. The Gore Street development is home to 375 apartments and 11 townhouses.[109] | ||
| 88= | 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 2 miles (3.2 km) 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.[110] |
| Imperial Point At The Lowry | 65 (213) | 16 | 2001 | Residential | Salford Quays | The tallest building in Salford Quays when constructed. Part of MediaCityUK, Imperial Point At The Lowry is part of wider plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.[111] | ||
| 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.[112] | |
| 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.[113] | |
| 92= | 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.[114] |
| 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.[115] | |
| 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.[116][117][118][119] | ||
| 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.[120] | ||
| Islington Wharf |  |
64 (210) | 21 | 2008 | Residential | New Islington | Islington Wharf Tower is currently[when?] 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.[121] | |
| One Greengate Block D | 64 (210) | 21 | 2016 | Residential | Greengate | One Greengate Block D is currently[when?] the third-tallest development within the Greengate area of Salford.[122] | ||
| 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.[123] | ||
| 102= | Skyline Central |  |
63 (207) | 20 | 2007 | Office / Residential | NOMA | Skyline Central is currently[when?] 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.[124] |
| 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.[125] | |
| 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 Bridgewater Heights development.[126] | ||
| 105= | 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.[127] |
| 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.[128] | ||
| 107= | Old Trafford Football Stadium |  |
61 (200) | N/A | 1909 | Stadium | Old Trafford | Located 2 miles (3.2 km) 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 11th-largest in Europe.[129] |
| 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 revitalise the Fallowfield campus.[130] | |
| 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.[131][132] | |
| 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 Salford Quays when it was constructed. Part of MediaCityUK, City Lofts is part of wider plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.[133] | |
| 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.[134] | |
| One Castle Wharf | 61 (200) | 21 | 2020 | Residential | Cornbrook | Castle Wharf Tower 1 is the larger tower in a 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.[135] | ||
| Eden | 61 (200) | 15 | 2023 | Office | New Bailey | Eden is an office development in the New Bailey area of central Manchester.[136] | ||
| 115= | 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.[137] |
| Charter House | 60 (197) | 21 | 1967 | Residential | Eccles | Currently[when?] remains the tallest building in the suburb of Eccles, 5 miles (8.0 km) 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.[138] | ||
| 5 Exchange Quay | 60 (197) | 20 | 1997 | Office | Salford Quays | The tallest building in Salford Quays when constructed. Part of MediaCityUK, 5 Exchange Quay is part of wider plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.[139] | ||
| The Edge (B) | .jpg) |
60 (197) | 18 | 2004 | Office / Residential | Greengate | When constructed, The Edge B and C were the tallest buildings in the Greengate area of Salford.[140][141] | |
| The Edge (C) | 60 (197) | 18 | 2004 | Office / Residential | Greengate | |||
| 2 Leftbank Apartments | 60 (197) | 16 | 2005 | Residential | Spinningfields | 2 and 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.[142][143] | ||
| 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.[144] | |
| 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 was refurbished in 2019.[145] | |
| 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.[146] | |
| 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.[147] | ||
| Duet, Erie Basin Tower 1 | 60 (197) | 15 | 2019 | Residential | Salford Quays | The twin towers of Erie Basin are part of MediaCityUK, the development of which is part of wider plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.[148] | ||
| Duet, Erie Basin Tower 2 | 60 (197) | 15 | 2019 | Residential | Salford Quays | |||
| 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 residential development in Pomona Docks in Trafford Park, in the southern gateway to central Manchester. The scheme is home to 750 apartments.[149] | ||
| Affinity Living Circle Square Tower 2 | 60 (197) | 18 | 2021 | Residential | Chorlton-on-Medlock | Affinity Living Circle Square Tower 2 is the third-tallest building in the new Circle Square development within the Oxford Road corridor in central Manchester where the former offices of BBC Manchester stood, incorporating numerous shops, cafes and a park.[34] | ||
| 130= | One St Peter's Square |  |
59 (194) | 14 | 2014 | Office | Central Business District | One St Peter's Square, Two St Peter's Square and 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.[150][151][152] |
| 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 joint fourth-tallest building in the new Circle Square development within the Oxford Road corridor in central Manchester where the former offices of BBC Manchester stood, incorporating numerous shops, cafes and a park.[34] | ||
| Hotel and MSCP (multi-storey car park), Circle Square | 59 (194) | 18 | 2021 | Hotel | Chorlton-on-Medlock | Hotel and MSCP Circle Square is the joint fourth-tallest building in the new Circle Square development within the Oxford Road corridor in central Manchester where the former offices of BBC Manchester stood, incorporating numerous shops, cafes and a park.[34] | ||
| 135= | Rochdale Town Hall |  |
58 (190) | N/A | 1890 | Government | Rochdale | The tallest building in Rochdale when completed, Rochdale Town Hall is a Grade I listed building built in a Gothic Revival style.[153] |
| 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.[154] | |
| Orange, MediaCityUK | .jpg) |
58 (190) | 9 | 2010 | Office | Salford Quays | Orange, MediaCityUK is part of MediaCityUK, the development of which is part of wider plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.[155] | |
| Fifty5ive | 58 (190) | 19 | 2022 | Residential | Greengate | Fifty5ive is a residential proposal. It is a key development in the Greengate area of Salford.[156] | ||
| Glassworks | 58 (190) | 17 | 2023 | Residential | Northern Quarter | Glassworks is a development located in the Northern Quarter area of central Manchester. Due to its location in a conservation area of central Manchester its development was controversial with previous planning applications rejected due to its potential impact. The tower contains 65 apartments.[157] | ||
| 140= | 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.[158] |
| UNITE Tower | .jpg) |
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.[159] | |
| 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.[160] | ||
| 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 Salford.[36] | ||
| Cornbrook Works Tower 1 | 57 (187) (Estimate) | 19 | 2020 | Residential | Cornbrook | Cornbrook Works Tower 1 is the larger tower in a residential development in Cornbrook, in the southern gateway to central Manchester. The scheme delivers over 350 apartments and has been designed in such a way to improve pedestrian linkages to the Metrolink from the neighbouring existing residential areas.[161] | ||
| 145= | 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 is a Grade I listed building. The church was closed in 1985 due to dwindling numbers before being reopened in 2012.[162] |
| Treehouse Hotel |  |
56 (184) | 15 | 1972 | Hotel | Central Business District | Located at the northern end of Deansgate on the banks of the River Irwell.[163] | |
| 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.[164] | ||
| Oldfield Wharf Tower 2 | 56 (184) | 18 | 2018 | Residential | Ordsall | Oldfield Wharf Tower 2 is a residential development located in Ordsall close to the University of Salford. The second-tallest in a collection of four towers, Oldfield Wharf Tower 2 contains over 260 apartments.[165] | ||
| Furness Quay Tower 4 | 56 (184) | 17 | 2020 | Residential | Salford Quays | Furness Quay Tower 4 is the fourth-tallest tower in a scheme in the heart of 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.[57] | ||
| Pavilion, Derwent Street | 56 (184) | 17 | 2023 | Residential | Ordsall | Pavilion is a residential development located on Regent Road in the western gateway to central Manchester.[166] | ||
| 151= | 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, 7 miles (11 km) northwest of central Manchester. The church, 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.[167] |
| Peel House | .jpg) |
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.[168] | |
| 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 10th-tallest structure in Greater Manchester when constructed, today it is a modern theatre and a Grade II listed building.[169] | |
| 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.[170] | |
| 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.[171] | |
| 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.[172] | |
| 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 MediaCityUK, the development of which is part of wider plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.[173][174][175] | |
| 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.[176] | |
| ALTO Block D | 55 (180) | 17 | 2015 | Residential | Greengate | Located in the Greengate area of Salford, ALTO Block D is the tallest building in a complex consisting of four residential buildings.[177] | ||
| 162= | Vita Circle Square Tower 1 |  |
54 (177) | 18 | 2017 | Student Accommodation | Chorlton-on-Medlock | Vita Circle Square Tower 1 is currently[when?] the fourth-tallest student accommodation building in Greater Manchester. It will be the seventh-tallest building in the new Circle Square development within the Oxford Road corridor in central Manchester where the former offices of BBC Manchester stood, incorporating numerous shops, cafes and a park.[178] |
| City Suites, Chapel Street | 54 (177) | 17 | 2017 | Hotel | Greengate | City Suites is an ApartHotel construction. It is located in the Greengate area of Salford.[179] | ||
| Local Blackfriars Tower 1 | 54 (177) | 17 | 2019 | Residential | Greengate | Local Blackfriars Tower 1 is a residential scheme consisting of nearly 400 apartments. It is located in the Greengate area of Salford.[180] | ||
| Kampus Tower 1 | 54 (177) | 16 | 2020 | Residential | Piccadilly | Kampus is a residential scheme located in the Piccadilly area of central Manchester. Built on the old Aytoun Street campus of Manchester Metropolitan University, Kampus contains 585 apartments within five towers.[181] | ||
| 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 residential development in Pomona Docks in Trafford Park, in the southern gateway to central Manchester. The scheme is home to 750 apartments.[149] | ||
| Affinity Living Circle Square Tower 3 | 54 (177) | 17 | 2021 | Residential | Chorlton-on-Medlock | Affinity Living Circle Square Tower 3 is the sixth-tallest building in the new Circle Square development within the Oxford Road corridor in central Manchester where the former offices of BBC Manchester stood, incorporating numerous shops, cafes and a park.[34] | ||
| Affinity Living Embankment West Tower 1 | 54 (177) (Estimate) | 18 | 2021 | Residential | Greengate | Affinity Living Embankment West Towers 1 and 2 are the tallest in a collection of three towers in the Greengate area of Salford. The scheme is home to 350 apartments.[182] | ||
| Affinity Living Embankment West Tower 2 | 54 (177) (Estimate) | 18 | 2021 | Residential | Greengate | |||
| High Definition, Broadway Square | 54 (177) | 17 | 2023 | Residential | Salford Quays | High Definition, Broadway Square is a residential tower. Part of MediaCityUK, the development is part of wider plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.[183] | ||
| 172= | Civic Centre |  |
53 (174) | 14 | 1977 | Government / Office | Oldham | Completed in 1977, the Civic Centre remains the tallest building in the borough of Oldham, 5 miles (8.0 km) north east of central Manchester and remains the administrative home of the local council.[184] |
| No. 1 Marsden Street | 53 (174) | 12 | 2002 | Office | Central Business District | No. 1 Marsden Street is a modernist office tower constructed in the central business district of Manchester.[185] | ||
| Chapel Wharf Tower 2 | 53 (174) | 18 | 2018 | Residential | Greengate | Chapel Wharf Tower 2 is a residential development in the Greengate area of Salford on the banks of the River Irwell. Part of a larger development consisting of four towers, Chapel Wharf development is home to 995 apartments.[90] | ||
| 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.[94] | ||
| The Stile, Angel Meadow | 53 (174) | 17 | 2021 | Residential | NOMA | 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 Stile is being constructed along with its sister tower, The Gate.[95] | ||
| Maldron Hotel, Charles Street | 53 (174) | 17 | 2022 | Hotel | Oxford Road | Maldron Hotel, Charles Street is a hotel construction located in the Oxford Road area of central Manchester containing 278 hotel rooms.[186] | ||
| Maldron Hotel, Chapel Street | 53 (174) | 16 | 2023 | Hotel | New Bailey | Maldron Hotel, Chapel Street, is a hotel construction located in the New Bailey area of central Manchester. It contains 278 hotel rooms.[187] | ||
| Victoria Residence Tower 3 | 53 (174) | 18 | 2024 | Residential | NOMA | Victoria Residence Tower 3 is the third-tallest tower in a residential skyscraper development and part of the £800 million NOMA development area backed by the Co-operative Group in the northern gateway to central Manchester.[31] | ||
| 180= | 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.[188][189][190] | |
| Mardyke |  |
52 (171) | 18 | 1965 | Residential | Rochdale | ||
| Underwood | 52 (171) | 18 | 1965 | Residential | Rochdale | |||
| West Point | 52 (171) | 16 | 1975 | Student Accommodation | Stretford | Currently[when?] 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.[191] | ||
| 82 King Street |  |
52 (171) | 13 | 1995 | Office | Central Business District | 82 King Street is a modernist office tower constructed in the central business district of Manchester.[192] | |
| 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.[193] | ||
| Oxygen Tower 2 | 52 (171) | 16 | 2021 | Residential | Piccadilly | Oxygen Tower 2 is the smaller tower in a development 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.[39] | ||
| True Student, Discovery Quay Tower 1 | 52 (171) | 15 | 2022 | Student Accommodation | Salford Quays | True Student, Discovery Quay Tower 1 is part of MediaCityUK, the development is part of wider plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.[194] | ||
| 188= | Vox Tower 1 | 51 (167) | 15 | 2020 | Hotel / Residential | Cornbrook | Cornbrook, Chester Road Tower 1 is the larger tower in a 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.[195] | |
| Kampus Tower 3 | 51 (167) | 15 | 2020 | Residential | Piccadilly | Kampus is a residential scheme located in the Piccadilly area of central Manchester. Built on the old Aytoun Street campus of Manchester Metropolitan University, Kampus contains 585 apartments within five towers.[181] | ||
| 2 New Bailey Square | 51 (167) | 11 | 2021 | Office | Greengate | 2 New Bailey Square is a prominent office development in the Greengate area of Salford.[196] | ||
| Ancoats Gardens Tower 1 | 51 (167) | 15 | 2022 | Residential | Ancoats | Ancoats Gardens Tower 1 is the largest tower in a wider residential development in the Ancoats area of central Manchester delivering 150 apartments.[197] | ||
| Urban Green, Seymour Grove | 51 (167) | 17 | 2023 | Residential | Old Trafford | Urban Green is a residential build in the Old Trafford area of Manchester.[198] | ||
| 4 New Bailey | 51 (167) | 11 | 2023 | Office | New Bailey | 4 New Bailey is an office development in the New Bailey area of central Manchester.[199] | ||
| 194= | 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.[200][201][202][203] |
| 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 joint 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.[204] | ||
| Nine Acre Court | 50 (164) | 18 | 1972 | Residential | Ordsall | Nine Acre Court is a residential tower constructed in Ordsall, 2 km (1.2 mi) west of central Manchester. Nine Acre Court was fully renovated in 2013.[205] | ||
| Hexagon Tower |  |
50 (164) | 12 | 1975 | Office | Crumpsall | Hexagon Tower is a specialist science and technology facility. Currently[when?] the tallest building in the suburb of Crumpsall, 3 mi (4.8 km) north of central Manchester.[206] | |
| 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.[207] | ||
| Holiday Inn Manchester | 50 (164) | 16 | 2008 | Hotel | Salford Quays | Holiday Inn Manchester is the ninth-tallest hotel in Greater Manchester and part of MediaCityUK.[208] | ||
| Chapel Wharf Tower 3 | 50 (164) | 17 | 2018 | Residential | Greengate | Chapel Wharf Tower 3 is a residential development in the Greengate area of Salford on the banks of the River Irwell. Part of a larger development consisting of four towers, Chapel Wharf development is home to 995 apartments.[90] | ||
| 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 residential development in Pomona Docks in Trafford Park, in the southern gateway to central Manchester. The scheme is home to 750 apartments.[149] | ||
| 4 Angel Square | 50 (164) | 11 | 2022 | Office | NOMA | 4 Angel Square is an 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.[209] | ||
| Leonardo Hotel | 50 (164) | 14 | 2022 | Hotel | New Islington | Leonardo Hotel is a modernist hotel development in New Islington in the eastern side of central Manchester containing 275 hotel rooms.[210] |
This lists buildings that are under construction in Greater Manchester and are planned to rise at least 50 metres (160 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 | Vista River Gardens Tower 1 |  |
183 (600) | 60 | 2025 | Residential | Castlefield | Approved in February 2022 with initial construction starting in September 2022, as one of a four residential towers on Trinity Islands in the Castlefield area of Central Manchester in close proximity of the Great Jackson skyscraper district. When built, Tower 1 will become the second-tallest building in Greater Manchester.[211] |
| 2 | Vista River Gardens Tower 2 | |
169 (554) | 55 | 2025 | Residential | Castlefield | Approved in February 2022 with initial construction starting in September 2022, as one of a four residential towers on Trinity Islands in the Castlefield area of Central Manchester in close proximity of the Great Jackson skyscraper district.[211] |
| 3= | Contour, Tower 1 | 154 (505) | 51 | 2026 | Residential | Castlefield | Proposed in June 2021 with initial construction starting in October 2023, as one of a pair of residential towers in the Great Jackson Street area.[212] | |
| Contour, Tower 2 | 154 (505) | 51 | 2026 | Residential | Castlefield | Proposed in June 2021, as one of a pair of residential towers in the Great Jackson Street area.[212] | ||
| 5 | W Hotel & Residences | 144 (443) [213] | 44 | 2027 | Hotel / Office / Residential | Central Business District | Approved in June 2018, with initial construction starting in July 2022, 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 office space. The tower will also include an outdoor rooftop terrace.[214] | |
| 6 | X1 Michigan Towers Tower 1 | 127 (417) | 41 | 2026 | Residential | Salford Quays | X1 Michigan Towers, located on Michigan Avenue, is a major skyscraper development proposal consisting of six towers. Part of MediaCityUK, the development is part of wider plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.[215] | |
| 7 | X1 Michigan Towers Tower 2 | 109 (358) | 35 | 2026 | Residential | Salford Quays | X1 Michigan Towers, located on Michigan Avenue, is a major skyscraper development proposal consisting of six towers. Part of MediaCityUK, the development is part of wider plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.[215] | |
| 8 | Port Street Tower, Piccadilly Basin | 100 (328) | 33 | 2025 | Residential | Piccadilly | Approved in May 2022, with initial construction starting in April 2023, Port Street Tower, Piccadilly Basin is a residential tower, part of a wider scheme in Piccadilly Basin in the south of Central Manchester.[216] | |
| 9 | X1 Michigan Towers Tower 3 | 97 (318) | 31 | 2027 | Residential | Salford Quays | X1 Michigan Towers, located on Michigan Avenue, is a major skyscraper development proposal consisting of six towers. Part of MediaCityUK, the development is part of wider plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.[215] | |
| 10 | The Fairfax, Portugal Street East Tower 1 | 96 (315) | 30 | 2025 | Residential | New Islington | Approved in January 2020, with initial construction starting in August 2023, The Fairfax is a significant residential development that will deliver two towers and around 500 apartments. It is situated in the New Islington area of Central Manchester, an area of expected high development of the city centre out from its traditional Eastern borders.[217] | |
| 11 | Fusion | 91 (298) | 28 | 2025 | Student Accommodation | Castlefield | Approved in May 2022, with initial construction starting in January 2024, Fusion, Chester Road is a Flatiron inspired building situation adjacent to the Great Jackson Street skyscraper development. When completed it will offer up to 500 student rooms.[218] | |
| 12 | IQ, Echo Street Tower 1 | 89 (292) | 29 | 2027 | Residential | Piccadilly | Approved in June 2019 with initial construction starting in June 2023, 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.[219] | |
| 13 | X1 Media City Tower 4 | 85 (277) | 26 | 2026 | Residential | Salford Quays | ||
| 14 | Square Gardens, First Street South Tower 3 | 82 (269) | 26 | 2026 | Residential | Castlefield | Approved in September 2020 with initial construction starting in March 2022, Square Gardens, First Street is a major skyscraper development proposal. Consisting of four towers, 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.[23] | |
| 15 | Waterhouse Gardens Tower 1 | 81 (266) | 26 | 2025 | Residential | Green Quarter | Approved in February 2019 with initial construction starting in August 2023, Waterhouse Gardens is a major planned development in the Green Quarter of Central Manchester. It will deliver 375 apartments when completed.[220] | |
| 16= | Regent Plaza Tower 1 | 80 (262) (Estimate) | 27 | 2025 | 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.[221] | |
| Obsidian, Trinity Way | 80 (262) | 27 | 2028 | Residential | Ordsall | Proposed in February 2023, Obsidian, Trinity Way is a significant residential tower proposal in the Ordsall area of Central Manchester. | ||
| 18= | Novella Tower 2 | 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 Salford. It will deliver 375 apartments when completed.[81] | |
| Stay City, 325-327 Deansgate | 73 (240) | 22 | 2025 | Hotel | Castlefield | Approved in June 2020 with initial construction starting in August 2023, Stay City on Deansgate is a significant aparthotel that will deliver over 300 rooms. It is situated in close proximity to Beetham Tower, the tallest hotel in Greater Manchester as part of the southern gateway to Central Manchester.[222] | ||
| 20= | The Fairfax, Portugal Street East Tower 2 | 72 (236) | 23 | 2025 | Residential | New Islington | Approved in January 2020 with initial construction starting in August 2023, The Fairfax is a significant residential development that will deliver two towers and around 500 apartments. It is situated in the New Islington area of Central Manchester, an area of expected high development of the city centre out from its traditional Eastern borders.[217] | |
| Waterhouse Garden Gardens Tower 2 | 72 (236) | 23 | 2026 | Residential | Green Quarter | Approved in February 2019 with initial construction starting in August 2023, Waterhouse Gardens is a major planned development in the Green Quarter of Central Manchester. It will deliver 375 apartments when completed.[220] | ||
| 22 | IQ, Echo Street Tower 2 | 71 (233) | 23 | 2028 | Residential | Piccadilly | Approved in June 2019 with initial construction starting in June 2023, 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.[219] | |
| 23= | 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.[223] | |
| Regent Plaza Tower 2 | 61 (200) | 20 | 2025 | 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.[221] | ||
| 25 | Lumina Village Tower 1 | 60 (197) (Estimate) | 20 | 2027 | Residential | Cornbrook | Approved in September 2023 with initial construction starting in March 2024, Lumina Village Tower 1 is the largest tower in a scheme in Trafford | |
| 26= | Courtyard 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.[224] | |
| IQ, Echo Street Tower 3 | 53 (174) | 17 | 2028 | Residential | Piccadilly | Approved in June 2019 with initial construction starting in June 2023, 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.[219] | ||
| Regent Plaza Tower 3 | 53 (174) | 18 | 2025 | 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. It will deliver 585 apartments across five towers.[221] | ||
| 29 | House Of Social, First Street | 52 (171) | 17 | 2026 | Student Accommodation | Castlefield | Approved in June 2023 with initial construction starting in August 2023, House Of Social is a student accommodation development in the growing First Street area of Central Manchester.[225] | |
| 30 | IQ, Echo Street Tower 4 | 50 (164) | 13 | 2028 | Residential | Piccadilly | Approved in June 2019 with initial construction starting in June 2023, 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.[219] |
This lists buildings that are approved for construction in Greater Manchester and are planned to rise at least 50 metres (160 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.
| Rank | Name | Image | Height m (ft) |
Floors | Year (est.) | Primary Use | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red Bank, Tower 1 | 181 (594) | 55 | 2029 | Residential | Cheetham Hill | Approved in April 2023, Red Bank, Tower 1 is the tallest tower in an outline development proposal in the Red Bank area of Cheetham Hill in North Manchester.[226] | |
| 2 | One Heritage Tower | 173 (568) | 55 | 2028 | Residential | Greengate | Approved in January 2020, One Heritage Tower is a major skyscraper development. When constructed it will become the third-tallest building in Greater Manchester. It is a key development in the Greengate area of Salford.[227] | |
| 3 | Student Castle Tower 1 | 168 (551) | 55 | 2028 | Student Accommodation | Oxford Road | Approved in July 2021, Student Castle is a major skyscraper development. When constructed it will become the sixth-tallest building in Manchester and the tallest purpose built student accommodation in Manchester. It is located in the Oxford Road corridor of Central Manchester.[228] | |
| 4 | Cotton Quay, Salford Quays Tower 1 | 158 (518) | 48 | 2028 | Residential | Salford Quays | Approved in March 2020, Cotton Quay is a major skyscraper development proposal consisting of six towers. When constructed, Tower 1 will become the joint seventh-tallest building in Greater Manchester. Part of MediaCityUK, the development is part of wider plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.[229] | |
| 5 | 1 Bridge Street Tower 1 | 147 (482) | 45 | 2027 | Residential | Spinningfields | Approved in June 2023, 1 Bridge Street Tower 1 is a significant tower proposal on the site of Albert Bridge House which is due to be demolished.[230] | |
| 6 | Vista River Gardens Tower 3 | 146 (479) | 48 | 2026 | Residential | Castlefield | Approved in February 2022, as one of a four residential towers on Trinity Islands in the Castlefield area of Central Manchester in close proximity of the Great Jackson skyscraper district.[211] | |
| 7 | Angel Meadow Park | 128 (420) | 41 | 2028 | Residential | NOMA | Approved in August 2017, Angel Meadow Park is the 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. Angel Meadow Park will begin construction when its sister towers, The Gate and the Stile are completed.[95] | |
| 8 | Parkside | 123 (404) | 42 | 2028 | Residential | Greengate | Approved in March 2020, Parkside is the third largest tower in a collection of three towers in Central Manchester. It is a key development in the Greengate area of Salford.[28] | |
| 9 | Cotton Quay, Salford Quays Tower 2 | 123 (404) | 37 | 2028 | Residential | Salford Quays | Approved in March 2020, Cotton Quay is a major skyscraper development proposal consisting of six towers. Part of MediaCityUK, the development is part of wider plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.[229] | |
| 10 | Vista River Gardens Tower 4 | 120 (394) | 39 | 2026 | Residential | Castlefield | Approved in February 2022, as one of a four residential towers on Trinity Islands in the Castlefield area of Central Manchester in close proximity of the Great Jackson skyscraper district.[211] | |
| 11 | One Medlock Street Tower 1 | 117 (384) | 41 | 2026 | Student Accommodation | Castlefield | Approved in June 2023, One Medlock Street Tower 1 is a significant student accommodation tower proposed in the Castlefield area of Central Manchester.[231] | |
| 12= | Vision Tower | 116 (381) | 35 | 2026 | Residential | Castlefield | Approved in November 2015, with initial construction starting in March 2024, Vision Tower is a major residential scheme adjacent to the Beetham Tower in the southern gateway to Central Manchester. It is proposed to deliver over 330 apartments and include a residents bar, library, gym and rooftop garden. The current status of 10-12 Whitworth Street is unclear with a long period of inactivity following its initial application approval.[232] | |
| Hotspur Yard, Gloucester Street | 116 (380) | 39 | 2028 | Residential | Oxford Street | Approved in May 2018, Hotspur Yard is significant planned development in the southern side of Central Manchester between the Great Jackson Street skyscraper framework and the Oxford Street thoroughfare. It will deliver around 200 apartments when completed. Revised plans with a floor count and height increase were released in October 2023.[233] | ||
| 14 | Great Northern Warehouse Tower 1 | 112 (367) | 36 | 2028 | Residential | Central Business District | Approved in February 2024, the Great Northern Warehouse towers are a major collection of residential tower proposals.[234] | |
| 15 | Red Bank Riverside, Dulwich Street Tower 1 | 111 (364) | 34 | 2029 | Residential | Green Quarter | Approved in September 2023, the Dulwich Street Towers are part of a wider masterplan to regenerate the New Town area directly to the east of Central Manchester. | |
| 16 | The Gasworks Tower 1 | 107 (351) | 35 | 2028 | Residential | NOMA | Approved in May 2021, The Gasworks is a major development of five residential towers in the NOMA area of Central Manchester adjacent to other tower proposals such as Angel Meadow Park and Victoria Riverside. The scheme will deliver around 1,200 homes.[235] | |
| 17 | Middlewood Locks, Phase 4 Tower 1 | 101 (331) | 32 | 2027 | Residential | Ordsall | Approved in September 2023, Middlewood Locks Phase 4 is a proposed scheme delivering four towers.[236] | |
| 18 | Cotton Quay, Salford Quays Tower 3 | 99 (325) | 31 | 2028 | Residential | Salford Quays | Approved in March 2020, Cotton Quay is a major skyscraper development proposal consisting of six towers. Part of MediaCityUK, the development is part of wider plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.[229] | |
| 19 | Life Sciences Corridor, Upper Brook Street Tower 1 | 96 (315) | 30 | 2029 | Residential | Chorlton-on-Medlock | Approved in January 2024, Life Sciences Corridor, Tower 1 is the tallest tower in a significant masterplan for the Upper Brook Street area.[237] | |
| 20= | Cotton Quay, Salford Quays Tower 4 | 92 (302) | 27 | 2028 | Residential | Salford Quays | Approved in March 2020, Cotton Quay is a major skyscraper development proposal consisting of six towers. Part of MediaCityUK, the development is part of wider plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.[229] | |
| Red Bank Riverside, Dulwich Street Tower 2 | 92 (302) | 31 | 2028 | Residential | Green Quarter | Approved in September 2023, the Dulwich Street Towers are part of a wider masterplan to regenerate the New Town area directly to the east of Central Manchester. | ||
| 22= | Clarion Homes Tower 1 | 91 (298) | 30 | 2026 | Residential | Strangeways | Proposed in September 2021, Clarion Homes Tower 1 is a residential tower in the Strangeways area of North Manchester.[238] | |
| Great Northern Warehouse Tower 2 | 91 (298) | 36 | 2028 | Residential | Central Business District | Approved in February 2024, the Great Northern Warehouse towers are a major collection of residential tower proposals.[234] | ||
| 24 | One Cathedral Square Tower 1 | 90 (295) | 27 | 2027 | Hotel / Residential | Central Business District | Proposed in July 2021, One Cathedral Square Tower 1, adjacent to the nearby Renaissance hotel on Deansgate in Central Manchester is a major scheme on a main thoroughfare through the city.[239] | |
| 25= | Red Bank Riverside, Dulwich Street Tower 3 | 87 (285) | 27 | 2028 | Residential | Green Quarter | Approved in September 2023, the Dulwich Street Towers are part of a wider masterplan to regenerate the New Town area directly to the east of Central Manchester. | |
| Salford Steps, Cross Lane | 87 (285) | 29 | 2027 | Student Accommodation | Ordsall | Approved in September 2023, Salford Steps is a student tower in the Ordsall area of Central Manchester.[240] | ||
| 27 | Middlewood Locks, Phase 4 Tower 2 | 85 (279) | 28 | 2027 | Residential | Ordsall | Approved in September 2023, Middlewood Locks Phase 4 is a proposed scheme delivering four towers.[236] | |
| 28 | The Alberton | 84 (276) | 19 | 2028 | Office | Spinningfields | Approved in March 2024, The Alberton is a major office proposal in the Spinningfields area of Central Manchester.[241] | |
| 29= | 1 Bridge Street Tower 2 | 81 (266) | 19 | 2027 | Office | Spinningfields | Approved in June 2023, 1 Bridge Street Tower 2 is a significant tower proposal on the site of Albert Bridge House which is due to be demolished.[230] | |
| Clarion Homes Tower 2 | 81 (266) | 26 | 2026 | Residential | Strangeways | Proposed in September 2021, Clarion Homes Tower 2 is a residential tower in the Strangeways area of North Manchester.[238] | ||
| 31 | Cotton Quay, Salford Quays Tower 5 | 80 (262) | 25 | 2028 | Residential | Salford Quays | Approved in March 2020, Cotton Quay is a major skyscraper development proposal consisting of six towers. Part of MediaCityUK, the development is part of wider plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.[229] | |
| 32= | One Park Place Tower 1 | 79 (259) | 25 | 2028 | Residential | Cheetham Hill | Approved in January 2024, One Park Place is a residential proposal in Cheetham Hill. | |
| Wavelength, Furnace Quay | 79 (259) | 27 | 2027 | Residential | Salford Quays | Approved in April 2017, Wavelength, Furnace Key is a significant residential development to be constructed by DeTrafford. Wavelength, Furnace Quay is part of MediaCityUK, the development of which is part of wider plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester. It will deliver around 500 apartments when completed. Construction is expected to start in 2020.[242] | ||
| 34= | Red Bank Riverside, Dulwich Street Tower 4 | 78 (256) | 24 | 2028 | Residential | Green Quarter | Approved in September 2023, the Dulwich Street Towers are part of a wider masterplan to regenerate the New Town area directly to the east of Central Manchester. | |
| North View, Dantzic Street Tower 1 | 78 (256) | 24 | 2028 | Residential | NOMA | Approved in October 2019, North View is a significant development of four residential towers that will deliver over 400 apartments. Located adjacent to the CIS tower, North View Tower 1 is a significant development in the £800 million NOMA development area backed by the Co-operative Group in the northern gateway to Central Manchester.[243] | ||
| Vivere, No1 Cornbrook, Chester Road | 78 (256) | 24 | 2028 | Residential | Cornbrook | Approved in July 2024, Vivere in Cornbrook in Central Manchester. | ||
| 37= | Toyoko Inn | 76 (249) | 23 | 2026 | Hotel | Piccadilly | Approved in October 2019, Toyoko Inn is a major hotel development delivering 350 rooms. It is located next to Piccadilly station, the largest train station in Central Manchester.[244] | |
| Colloco | 76 (249) | 18 | 2027 | Office | Castlefield | Approved in March 2024, Colloco is an office proposal in Spinningfields.[245] | ||
| 39 | Exchange Quay Tower 1 | 75 (246) | 23 | 2026 | Residential | Salford Quays | Approved in May 2016, Exchange Quay Tower 1 is a significant residential development in Salford Quays. It is part of MediaCityUK, the development of which is part of wider plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester. The current status of the scheme is unclear with little to no activity since planning approval was gained.[246] | |
| 40 | Arundel Street Tower 1 | 74 (243) | 23 | 2026 | Residential | Cornbrook | Approved in June 2019, the Arundel Street is a significant development consisting of three towers located near the Chester Road thoroughfare in the southern gateway to Central Manchester. Due to its proximity to a nearby church its development has been controversial with previous planning applications rejected due to its potential impact. The development will deliver 355 apartments when completed. Construction is expected to start in 2021.[247] | |
| 41 | 20-36 High Street | 71 (233) | 22 | 2027 | Residential | Central Business District | Approved in October 2019, 20-36 High Street is a major residential scheme approved for the business district of Central Manchester. Due to its proposed demolition of certain buildings and relocation of local markets its development has been controversial despite its potential to significantly regenerate a streetscape that has fallen into disrepair.[248] | |
| 42 | Life Sciences Corridor, Upper Brook Street Tower 2 | 70 (230) | 23 | 2029 | Residential | Chorlton-on-Medlock | Approved in January 2024, Life Sciences Corridor, Tower 2 is the second-tallest tower in a significant masterplan for the Upper Brook Street area.[237] | |
| 43 | Speakers House, 39 Deansgate | 69 (226) | 17 | 2027 | Office | Central Business District | Approved in March 2020, Speakers House, 39 Deansgate is a modern office development, with retail and restaurant units on its lower floors, proposed for the Deansgate thoroughfare in Central Manchester. As part of the construction it will involve the demolition of a current building on Deansgate.[249] | |
| 44= | Cotton Quay, Salford Quays Tower 6 | 66 (217) | 21 | 2028 | Residential | Salford Quays | Approved in March 2020, Cotton Quay is a major skyscraper development proposal consisting of six towers. Part of MediaCityUK, the development is part of wider plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.[229] | |
| Motto Hotel, Laystall Street | 66 (216) | 20 | 2026 | Hotel | Ancoats | Approved in June 2023, Motto Hotel, Laystall Street is a hotel proposal on Great Ancoats Street.[250] | ||
| 46 | Red Bank Riverside, Dulwich Street Tower 5 | 65 (213) | 21 | 2028 | Residential | Green Quarter | Approved in September 2023, the Dulwich Street Towers are part of a wider masterplan to regenerate the New Town area directly to the east of Central Manchester. | |
| 47= | One City Road Tower 1, First Street | 64 (210) | 14 | 2026 | Office | Castlefield | Approved in January 2021, the One City Road development is a collection of two office towers situated on First Street in the southern gateway to Central Manchester.[251] | |
| Clarion Homes Tower 3 | 64 (210) | 21 | 2026 | Residential | Strangeways | Proposed in September 2021, Clarion Homes Tower 3 is a residential tower in the Strangeways area of North Manchester.[238] | ||
| One Medlock Street Tower 2 | 64 (210) | 13 | 2026 | Office | Castlefield | Approved in June 2023, One Medlock Street Tower 2 is a significant office tower proposed in the Castlefield area of Central Manchester.[231] | ||
| 50= | Ralli Quays Tower 1 | 62 (203) | 16 | 2025 | Hotel | New Bailey | Approved in January 2022 is a significant planned development in the New Bailey area of Central Manchester. The proposal covers two separate towers, a 16-storey 290 bed hotel and a 14-story office tower.[252] | |
| All Saints Library | 62 (203) | 15 | 2029 | Library | Chorlton-on-Medlock | Approved in February 2024, All Saints Library is a proposal on Oxford Road.[253] | ||
| 52 | Gallery Gardens Tower 1, Chester Road | 60 (197) | 18 | 2027 | Residential | Cornbrook | Approved in May 2020, Gallery Gardens is a significant residential scheme of four towers. It is located in Cornbrook in the southern gateway to Central Manchester. When completed, Gallery Gardens will deliver over 350 apartments.[254] | |
| 53 | The Republic, Plot M, Baring Street, Mayfield | 59 (194) | 13 | 2026 | Office | Piccadilly | Approved in February 2020, Plot M, Baring Street is a significant office proposal. It is located in the Mayfield area of Piccadilly and part of a wider scheme for Mayfield.[255] | |
| 54= | Reedham House, King Street West | 58 (190) | 14 | 2028 | Office | Central Business District | Approved in May 2023, this proposal involves the renovation and repurposing of the existing Kendals department store in the Central Business District of Manchester into office space.[256] | |
| Plot 10, First Street | 60 (197) | 13 | 2026 | Office | Castlefield | Proposed in October 2022, Plot 10, First Street is a significant office proposal.[257] | ||
| 56= | 1 Lord Street | 57 (187) | 16 | 2028 | Residential | Green Quarter | Approved in November 2016, 1 Lord Street is a significant residential development located in the Green Quarter in the northern gateway to Central Manchester.[258] | |
| One Cathedral Square Tower 2 | 57 (187) | 17 | 2027 | Hotel / Residential | Central Business District | Approved in July 2021, One Cathedral Square Tower 2, adjacent to the nearby Renaissance hotel on Deansgate in Central Manchester is a major scheme on a main thoroughfare through the city.[239] | ||
| 2 Angel Square | 57 (187) | 14 | 2027 | Office | NOMA | Approved in September 2023, 2 Angel Square is a major office development. | ||
| Great Northern Warehouse Tower 3 | 57 (187) | 17 | 2026 | Residential | Central Business District | Approved in February 2024, the Great Northern Warehouse towers are a major collection of residential tower proposals.[234] | ||
| 60 | The Gasworks Tower 2 | 54 (177) | 18 | 2026 | Residential | NOMA | Approved in May 2021, The Gasworks is a major development of five residential towers in the NOMA area of Central Manchester adjacent to other tower proposals such as Angel Meadow Park and Victoria Riverside. The scheme will deliver around 1,200 homes.[235] | |
| 61= | 3 Angel Square | 53 (174) | 13 | 2027 | Office | NOMA | Approved in September 2023, 3 Angel Square is a major office development. | |
| Ralli Quays Tower 2 | 53 (174) | 14 | 2026 | Office | New Bailey | Approved in January 2022 is a significant planned development in the New Bailey area of Central Manchester. The proposal covers two separate towers, a 16-storey 290 bed hotel and a 14-story office tower.[252] | ||
| 63 | Plot C3, Media City | 52 (171) | 12 | 2027 | Office | Salford Quays | Approved in September 2022, Plot C3 Media City is a significant office scheme proposed for Salford Quays. | |
| 64 | One City Road Tower 2, First Street | 51 (167) | 11 | 2027 | Office | Castlefield | Approved in January 2021, the One City Road development is a collection of two office towers situated on First Street in the southern gateway to Central Manchester.[251] | |
| 65= | Meininger Hotel | 50 (164) | 12 | 2026 | Hotel | Ancoats | Approved in December 2019, Meininger Hotel is a significant hotel development. When completed it will deliver over 200 hotel rooms. It is situated in the Ancoats area of Central Manchester, an area of expected high development of the city centre out from its traditional eastern borders[259] | |
| One Park Place Tower 2 | 50 (164) | 15 | 2028 | Residential | Cheetham Hill | Approved in January 2024, One Park Place is a residential proposal in Cheetham Hill. |
This lists buildings that are proposed for construction in Greater Manchester and are planned to rise at least 50 metres (160 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.
| Rank | Name | Image | Height m (ft) |
Floors | Year (est.) | Primary Use | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Viadux 2 Tower 1 | 246 (807) | 76 | 2028 | Residential | Central Business District | Proposed in March 2024, the reworked second phase plans of Salboy's Viadux development replaced a proposal for a 15-storey office building with a 246m (790ft), part residential, part luxury hotel tower.[260][6] In October 2024, it was announced that a redesign and resubmission was planned.[261] Viadux 2 Tower 1 will become the new tallest building in Greater Manchester and the third-tallest building in the United Kingdom. | |
| 2 | Regent Park, Ordsall Lane Tower 6 | 242 (794) | 78 | 2030 | Residential | Ordsall | Proposed in June 2023, Regent Park, Ordsall Lane Tower 6 will become the second tallest building in Greater Manchester on completion and the fifth-tallest building in the United Kingdom. | |
| 3 | The Lighthouse | 213 (699) | 71 | 2029 | Residential | Castlefield | Proposed in January 2023, The Lighthouse will become the second-tallest building in Greater Manchester and the United Kingdom outside London when built. The proposal includes a restaurant on the 71st floor - the tallest restaurant in the United Kingdom.[262] | |
| 4 | Regent Park, Ordsall Lane Tower 5 | 188 (617) | 60 | 2030 | Residential | Ordsall | Proposed in June 2023, Regent Park, Ordsall Lane Tower 5 forms part of the wider Regent Park proposal. | |
| 5= | Park Place, 34 Great Jackson Street Tower 1 | 172 (564) | 56 | 2029 | Residential | Castlefield | Proposed in January 2021, as one of a pair of residential towers in the Great Jackson Street area.[263] | |
| Park Place, 34 Great Jackson Street Tower 2 | 172 (564) | 56 | 2029 | Residential | Castlefield | Proposed in January 2021, as one of a pair of residential towers in the Great Jackson Street area.[262] | ||
| 7= | The Green, Crown Street Tower 1 | 154 (505) | 52 | 2029 | Residential | Castlefield | Proposed in January 2023, The Green, Crown Street Tower 1 is one of four skyscraper developments which will form part of the Great Jackson street framework of buildings in Castlefield.[262] | |
| The Green, Crown Street Tower 2 | 154 (505) | 52 | 2029 | Residential | Castlefield | Proposed in January 2023, The Green, Crown Street Tower 2 is one of four skyscraper developments which will form part of the Great Jackson street framework of buildings in Castlefield.[262] | ||
| 9= | The Green, Crown Street Tower 3 | 141 (462) | 48 | 2029 | Residential | Castlefield | Proposed in January 2023, The Green, Crown Street Tower 3 is one of four skyscraper developments which will form part of the Great Jackson street framework of buildings in Castlefield.[262] | |
| The Green, Crown Street Tower 4 | 141 (462) | 48 | 2029 | Residential | Castlefield | Proposed in January 2023, The Green, Crown Street Tower 4 is one of four skyscraper developments which will form part of the Great Jackson street framework of buildings in Castlefield.[262] | ||
| Stocktons Site, Tower 1 | 141 (462) (Estimate) | 47 | 2030 | Residential | Ancoats | Proposed in November 2024, Stocktons Site, Tower 1 will be the tallest building in the Ancoats area of Central Manchester. | ||
| 12 | Glenbrook Tower | 135 (443) | 45 | 2030 | Residential | Castlefield | Proposed in October 2024, Glenbrook Tower is a proposal adjacent to Deansgate locks in central Manchester.[264] | |
| 13= | Regent Park, Ordsall Lane Tower 1 | 126 (413) | 40 | 2030 | Residential | Ordsall | Proposed in June 2023, Regent Park, Ordsall Lane Tower 1 forms part of the wider Regent Park proposal. | |
| Regent Park, Ordsall Lane Tower 4 | 126 (413) | 40 | 2030 | Residential | Ordsall | Proposed in June 2023, Regent Park, Ordsall Lane Tower 4 forms part of the wider Regent Park proposal. | ||
| 15 | Enclave | 125 (410) | 42 | 2028 | Residential | Greengate | Proposed in September 2019, Enclave, Greengate is a co-living residential skyscraper proposal. It is a key development in the Greengate area of Salford.[265] | |
| 16 | Trinity Point, Park Street Tower 1 | 123 (403) (estimate) | 41 | 2028 | Residential | Green Quarter | Proposed in November 2022, Trinity Point, Park Street Tower 1 is a residential tower proposed in the Green Quarter area of central Manchester.[266] | |
| 17 | Northlight Tower | 115 (377) | 29 | 2028 | Office | St Johns | Proposed in July 2019, as a replacement for the cancelled St John's tower, Northlight Tower is an office proposal in the heart of the new St John's area of central Manchester. When constructed it will become the third-tallest office tower in Greater Manchester and the United Kingdom outside London.[267] | |
| 18 | VITA Water Street Tower | 108 (354) (estimate) | 36 | 2028 | Residential | St John's | Proposed in March 2020, VITA Water Street Tower is a 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.[268] | |
| 19 | Room2 Hometel | 106 (348) | 33 | 2028 | Hotel | Piccadilly | Proposed in May 2023, Room2 Hometel is a hotel proposal in the Piccadilly area of central Manchester.[269] | |
| 20 | Fulcrum Tower, Regent Park, Ordsall Lane | 104 (341) | 33 | 2030 | Residential | Ordsall | Proposed in June 2023, Fulcrum Tower, Regent Park, Ordsall Lane forms part of the wider Regent Park proposal. | |
| 21 | Trinity Point, Park Street Tower 2 | 99 (325) (estimate) | 33 | 2028 | Residential | Green Quarter | Proposed in November 2022, Trinity Point, Park Street Tower 2 is a residential tower proposed in the Green Quarter area of central Manchester.[266] | |
| 22 | Vista, Clippers Quay | 98 (321) | 30 | 2029 | Residential | Salford Quays | Proposed in October 2021, Vista, Clippers Quay is a residential high rise proposal in Salford Quays. The proposal replaces the previous Vista, Clippers Quay tower proposal which was rejected in 2020.[270] | |
| 23 | Plots J & K, Mayfield, Tower 1 | 97 (318) | 28 | 2030 | Residential | Piccadilly | Proposed in October 2024, Plots J & K in Mayfield will contain a large number of new towers as part of a wider masterplan. | |
| 24= | Salford Towers, Belvedere Road 1 | 91 (298) | 29 | 2030 | Residential | Pendleton | Proposed in August 2024, Salford Towers are a twin tower proposal in the Pendleton area of Salford. | |
| Salford Towers, Belvedere Road 2 | 91 (298) | 29 | 2030 | Residential | Pendleton | Proposed in August 2024, Salford Towers are a twin tower proposal in the Pendleton area of Salford. | ||
| Regent Park, Ordsall Lane Tower 2 | 91 (298) | 29 | 2030 | Residential | Ordsall | Proposed in June 2023, Regent Park, Ordsall Lane Tower 2 forms part of the wider Regent Park proposal. | ||
| 27= | Cambridge Circus Tower 1 | 90 (295) (estimate) | 30 | 2028 | Student Accommodation | Castlefield | Proposed in November 2021, Cambridge Circus Tower 1 is a student accommodation high-rise proposal straddling the Mancunian Way in the Castlefield area of central Manchester. | |
| Upper Wharf Street Tower 1 | 90 (295) (estimate) | 30 | 2027 | Residential | Castlefield | Proposed in June 2022, Upper Wharf Street Tower 1 is a residential high-rise proposal. | ||
| 29 | Apex, Albion Street Tower 1 | 88 (289) | 26 | 2029 | Residential | Castlefield | Proposed in November 2021, Apex, Albion Street Tower 1 is a residential tower in the Castlefield area of central Manchester.[271] | |
| 30 | Trinity Point, Park Street Tower 3 | 87 (285) (estimate) | 29 | 2028 | Residential | Green Quarter | Proposed in November 2022, Trinity Point, Park Street Tower 3 is a residential tower proposed in the Green Quarter area of central Manchester.[266] | |
| 31 | Sparkle Street Tower | 86 (282) | 29 | 2029 | Residential | Piccadilly | Proposed in July 2023, Sparkle Street Tower is a residential proposal in central Manchester.[272] | |
| 32 | Dalton Street, Victoria North Tower 1 | 81 (266) (estimate) | 27 | 2028 | Residential | Green Quarter | Proposed in December 2022, Dalton Street, Victoria North Tower 1 is a residential proposal in central Manchester.[273] | |
| 33 | Plots J & K, Mayfield, Tower 2 | 80 (262) | 23 | 2030 | Residential | Piccadilly | Proposed in October 2024, Plots J & K in Mayfield will contain a large number of new towers as part of a wider masterplan. | |
| 34= | 1 Albert Street Tower | 75 (246) (estimate) | 23 | 2026 | Residential | Eccles | Proposed in December 2019, 1 Albert Street Tower Church Street Tower will become the tallest building in the western suburb of Eccles.[91] | |
| NXQ, Great Ancoats Street | 75 (246) | 18 | 2028 | Office | Ancoats | Proposed in November 2021, NXQ is an office proposal in the Ancoats area of central Manchester.[274] | ||
| Soapworks, Ivy Wharf | 75 (246) (estimate) | 25 | 2028 | Residential | Salford Quays | Proposed in September 2023, Soapworks, Ivy Wharf is a residential proposal in Salford Quays. | ||
| Stocktons Site, Tower 2 | 75 (246) (Estimate) | 25 | 2030 | Residential | Ancoats | Proposed in November 2024, Stocktons Site, Tower 2 will be one of the tallest buildings in the Ancoats area of Central Manchester. | ||
| Wharfside, Trafford Wharf Road, Tower 1 | 75 (246) (estimate) | 25 | 2030 | Residential | Stretford | Proposed in May 2024, Wharfside is a residential proposal in Stretford. | ||
| Zephyr X, Carnarvon Street Tower 1 | 75 (246) | 24 | 2029 | Residential | Cheetham Hill | Proposed in November 2023, Zephyr X, Carnarvon Street Tower 1 is a residential proposal in central Manchester.[275][non-primary source needed] | ||
| 40= | Furness Quay Tower 2 | 74 (243) | 24 | 2029 | Residential | Salford Quays | Proposed in December 2020, Furness Quay Tower 2 is a residential tower proposal adjacent to Furness Quay Tower 1 in Salford Quays. As part of the proposal there will be a demolition of existing buildings Furnass House and Customs House.[276] | |
| Mariners Wharf Tower 1 | 74 (243) | 24 | 2029 | Residential | Salford Quays | Proposed in December 2021, Mariners Wharf Tower 1 is a residential tower proposal in Salford Quays.[277] | ||
| 42 | Regent Park, Ordsall Lane Tower 3 | 73 (239) | 23 | 2030 | Residential | Ordsall | Proposed in June 2023, Regent Park, Ordsall Lane Tower 3 forms part of the wider Regent Park proposal. | |
| 43= | Dalton Street, Victoria North Tower 2 | 72 (236) (estimate) | 24 | 2028 | Residential | Green Quarter | Proposed in December 2022, Dalton Street, Victoria North Tower 2 is a residential proposal in central Manchester.[273] | |
| Trinity Point, Park Street Tower 4 | 72 (236) (estimate) | 24 | 2028 | Residential | Green Quarter | Proposed in November 2022, Trinity Point, Park Street Tower 4 is a residential tower proposed in the Green Quarter area of central Manchester.[266] | ||
| Viadux 2, Tower 2 | 72 (236) | 23 | 2028 | Residential | Central Business District | Proposed in November 2023, the reworked second phase plans of Salboy's Viadux development, Tower 2 is an affordable living proposal constructed along with the 241m (790ft) Tower 1.[278][6] | ||
| 46= | Cynergy Wellness Tower 1 | 69 (226) (estimate) | 23 | 2030 | Residential | Green Quarter | Proposed in October 2024, Cynergy Wellness is a proposal in the Green Quarter area of central Manchester.[279] | |
| Plots J & K, Mayfield, Tower 3 | 69 (226) | 20 | 2030 | Residential | Piccadilly | Proposed in October 2024, Plots J & K in Mayfield will contain a large number of new towers as part of a wider masterplan. | ||
| Vita Student, First Street | 69 (226) | 23 | 2030 | Student Accommodation | Castlefield | Proposed in July 2024, Vita Student is a proposal in the First Street area of central Manchester. | ||
| 49 | Mariners Wharf Tower 2 | 68 (223) | 22 | 2026 | Residential | Salford Quays | Proposed in December 2021, Mariners Wharf Tower 2 is a residential tower proposal in Salford Quays.[280] | |
| 50 | One North Parade | 66 (216) | 13 | 2026 | Office | Spinningfields | Proposed in November 2020, One North Parade is a nature inspired office proposal in the Spinngfields area of central Manchester.[281] | |
| 51 | Furness Quay Tower 3 | 65 (213) | 21 | 2028 | Residential | Salford Quays | Proposed in December 2020, Furness Quay Tower 3 is a residential tower proposal adjacent to Furness Quay Tower 1 in Salford Quays. As part of the proposal there will be a demolition of existing buildings Furnass House and Customs House.[citation needed] | |
| 52 | 2 Talbot Road Tower | 63 (207) (estimate) | 21 | 2026 | Residential | Old Trafford | Proposed in August 2022, 2 Talbot Road Tower is a residential proposal.[282] | |
| 53 | Baring Street Tower | 61 (200) | 13 | 2025 | Office | Piccadilly | Proposed in February 2020, Baring Street Tower is a office proposal. It is located in the Mayfield area of Piccadilly and part of a wider scheme for Mayfield.[283] | |
| 54= | Cynergy Wellness Tower 2 | 60 (197) (estimate) | 20 | 2030 | Residential | Green Quarter | Proposed in October 2024, Cynergy Wellness is a proposal in the Green Quarter area of central Manchester.[279] | |
| Wharfside, Trafford Wharf Road, Tower 2 | 60 (197) (estimate) | 20 | 2030 | Residential | Stretford | Proposed in May 2024, Wharfside is a residential proposal in Stretford. | ||
| Worrall Riverside, Worrall Street | 60 (197) (estimate) | 20 | 2030 | Residential | Ordsall | Proposed in July 2024, Worrall Riverside is a residential proposal in Ordsall. | ||
| 57= | No1 Grape Street | 59 (194) | 13 | 2026 | Office | St Johns | Proposed in February 2021, No1 Grape Street is an office development in the St John's area of central Manchester.[284] | |
| Plots J & K, Mayfield, Tower 4 | 59 (194) | 17 | 2030 | Residential | Piccadilly | Proposed in October 2024, Plots J & K in Mayfield will contain a large number of new towers as part of a wider masterplan. | ||
| 59= | 29 Shudehill | 57 (187) (estimate) | 19 | 2028 | Residential | Northern Quarter | Proposed in February 2019, 29 Shudehill is a controversial[why?] residential scheme. It is located in the historical Northern Quarter area and proposed to be part of a wider regeneration of the area and neighbouring Piccadilly Gardens, key commercial and vibrant areas of central Manchester.[285] | |
| Springfield Lane Tower | 57 (187) | 19 | 2028 | Residential | Greengate | Proposed in August 2022, Springfield Lane Tower is a residential tower proposal.[286] | ||
| 61 | Zephyr X, Carnarvon Street Tower 1 | 55 (180) | 18 | 2029 | Residential | Cheetham Hill | Proposed in November 2023, Zephyr X, Carnarvon Street Tower 2 is a residential proposal in central Manchester.[275] | |
| 62 | New Victoria, Corporation Street | 54 (177) | 13 | 2029 | Office | Central Business District | Proposed in August 2023, New Victoria, Corporation Street is an office development in the Central Business District.[287] | |
| 63 | Cambridge Circus Tower 2 | 51 (167) (estimate) | 17 | 2028 | Student Accommodation | Castlefield | Proposed in November 2021, Cambridge Circus Tower 2 is a student accommodation high-rise proposal straddling the Mancunian Way in the Castlefield area of central Manchester. |
This lists proposals for the construction of buildings in Greater Manchester that were planned to rise at least 50 metres (160 ft), for which planning permission was rejected or which were otherwise withdrawn.
| Rank | Name | Image | Height m (ft) |
Floors | Year (est.) | Primary Use | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trinity Tower X | 213 (699) | 67 | 2021 | Residential / Retail | Castlefield | Approved in July 2017, Trinity Islands was 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 would have delivered nearly 1,400 apartments at a cost of £1.3 billion. The scheme consisted of five towers with Tower X reaching a height of 213 m (699 ft), making it the tallest building in Greater Manchester and tallest in the United Kingdom outside London.[288] | |
| 2 | Intercontinental Tower | 200 (656) | 48 | 2010 | Hotel / Residential | Central Business District | Proposed in 2008, Intercontinental Tower was a major skyscraper development proposed for the central business district of Central Manchester. It would have featured a five-star luxury hotel run by Intercontinental, the first of its chain in Manchester as well as a helipad and two decorative spires. The skyscraper was cancelled in the wake of the financial crash in 2010.[citation needed] | |
| 3 | Piccadilly Tower | 188 (617) | 60 | 2008 | Hotel / Residential | Piccadilly | Proposed in 2005, Piccadilly Tower was a major skyscraper proposal incorporating both hotel and residential space for the Piccadilly area of Central Manchester. The 60 storey tower featured two adjoining blocks and would have delivered over 700 apartments and a 220-room five star hotel as well as retail space, restaurants and bars. Construction began in January 2008 but the project was placed on hold in September 2008 due to the economic recession. As of summer 2016 the developer had placed the plot on the market for sale with an extension for approved planning.[289] | |
| 4 | Vector Arena Tower | 186 (610) | 36 | 2003 | Hotel | Central Business District | Proposed in 2003, the Vector Arena Tower was a major skyscraper proposed for the Victoria area in the northern gateway to Central Manchester. If built it would have been the tallest hotel in the United Kingdom, however the project was cancelled when it could not be financed.[290] | |
| 5 | Greengate Tower | 179 (587) | 62 | 2009 | Residential | Greengate | Proposed in 2006, Greengate Tower was a major skyscraper proposed for the Greengate area of Salford. At the time, if built it would have been the tallest building in Greater Manchester. The project was cancelled in 2009 before construction begun in the wake of economic recession.[291] | |
| 6 | St John's Place | 168 (551) | 54 | 2019 | Office / Residential | St John's | Proposed in 2016, St John's Place was the centrepiece skyscraper proposed for a new neighbourhood in the St John's area of Central Manchester. It was due to deliver significant office space as well as over 400 apartments. St John's place was cancelled before construction began due to unresolved development and funding issues.[292] | |
| 7= | Canopus Tower A | 160 (525) | 36 | 2008 | Residential | Greengate | Proposed in 2006, Canopus was a major £180 million development project consisting of two towers in the Greengate area of Salford. The tallest tower would have reached 160 m (520 ft) to become one of the tallest in Greater Manchester and would have featured a rooftop swimming pool. The towers were cancelled in the wake of economic recession.[293] | |
| Albany Crown Tower | 160 (525) | 54 | 2010 | Hotel / Office / Residential | Piccadilly | Proposed in 2005, Albany Crown Tower was a mixed use skyscraper in the Piccadilly area of Central Manchester. It was due to deliver significant numbers of hotel rooms and residential apartments. However, due to the economic recession funding dried up and the developer went into administration in 2010 before construction began.[294] | ||
| 9 | Vivo Tower D | 149 (489) | 50 | 2009 | Residential | Castlefield | Proposed in 2005, Vivo Tower D was the tallest tower in a collection of towers at the southern end of Deansgate in the southern gateway to Central Manchester. The scheme was pulled in the wake of the economic recession before construction began. Plans for the area were revised in 2015 with the Deansgate Square collection of skyscrapers subsequently built on the site.[295] | |
| 10= | Trinity Tower V | 140 (459) | 41 | 2021 | Residential | Castlefield | Approved in July 2017, Trinity Islands was 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 would have delivered nearly 1,400 apartments at a cost of £1.3 billion. The scheme consisted of five towers with Tower V reaching a height of 140 m (460 ft).[288] | |
| 1 Hardman Square | 140 (459) | 36 | 2011 | Office | Spinningfields | Proposed in 2004, 1 Hardman Square was designed to be the centrepiece tower in the Spinningfields district of Central Manchester which at the time was undergoing intense development. However the economic recession of 2008 resulted in a shortage of funding. The scheme was revived in 2013 where it became known and constructed as the 92 m (302 ft) 1 Spinningfields development.[296] | ||
| 12 | Urban Splash Development | 137 (449) | 30 | 2006 | Office | Piccadilly | Proposed in 2006, Urban Splash was a major office development proposed for the Piccadilly area of Central Manchester. It was cancelled soon after before approval was granted owing to a lack of funding.[297] | |
| 13= | Whitworth Street West | 128 (420) | 42 | 2007 | Residential | Castlefield | Proposed in 2005, Whitworth Street West was a major residential development located adjacent to the Beetham Tower in the southern gateway to Central Manchester. It was cancelled due to economic recession but the scheme has since revived in the form of the approved 117 metre 10-12 Whitworth Street Tower.[298] | |
| Trinity Tower Y | 128 (420) | 37 | 2021 | Residential | Castlefield | Approved in July 2017, Trinity Islands was 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 would have delivered nearly 1,400 apartments at a cost of £1.3 billion. The scheme consisted of five towers with Tower Y reaching a height of 128 m (420 ft). The Trinity Islands development was bought by Renaker in October 2018. Revised plans are expected to be made public in late 2021 with construction starting in 2022.[288] | ||
| 15 | Zarachie Tower | 116 (381) | 36 | 2008 | Office / Residential | Piccadilly | Proposed in 2005, Zarachie Tower, also known as Gravity Tower and Store Street Tower was a major tower delivering both office and residential units in the Piccadilly area of Central Manchester. It was cancelled due to economic recession when funding dried up before construction began.[299] | |
| 16= | Dime | 115 (337) | 36 | 2019 | Residential | St John's | Proposed in 2017, Nickel and Dime were twin residential towers which would have delivered over 600 apartments situated in a new neighbourhood in the St John's area of Central Manchester. The towers were scrapped in favour of the Union Living Tower proposed in 2019.[300] | |
| Nickel | 115 (337) | 36 | 2019 | Residential | St John's | |||
| 18 | Plot G, Great Jackson Street Tower 1 | 112 (367) | 36 | 2021 | Residential | Castlefield | Proposed in April 2019, Plot G, Great Jackson Street was a major skyscraper development proposal consisting of two towers. It is part of a future phase of skyscraper development in the southern gateway to Central Manchester next to Deansgate Square.[301] | |
| 19= | Quay Street Tower | 110 (361) | 40 | 1948 | Office | Central Business District | Proposed in 1948, the Quay Street Tower was a proposed extension to Sunlight House, an existing 46 m (151 ft) building in the central business district of Central Manchester. The scheme was scrapped as it was seen as an insensitive development so soon after the Second World War.[302] | |
| Modus Properties Tower | 110 (361) | 32 | 2010 | Residential | Old Trafford | Proposed in 2006, Modus Properties Tower was a major residential development proposed for Old Trafford, 2 miles (3.2 km) west of Central Manchester. If built it would have been the tallest building in the borough of Trafford. The scheme was scrapped in 2010 when Modus Properties went into administration.[303] | ||
| 21 | Canopus Tower B | 109 (358) | 31 | 2008 | Residential | Greengate | Proposed in 2006, Canopus was a major £180 million development project consisting of two towers in the Greengate area of Salford. The smaller tower would have reached 109 m (358 ft) to become one of the tallest in Greater Manchester. The towers were cancelled in the wake of economic recession.[304] | |
| 22 | Vista Tower, Clippers Quay | 107 (351) | 34 | 2020 | Residential | Salford Quays | Proposed in 2018, Vista Tower was a significant residential development proposed for Salford Quays delivering over 200 apartments. The planning application was subsequently withdrawn in 2019.[305] | |
| 23 | Saint Michael's Tower A | 105 (344) | 32 | 2017 | Office / Residential | Central Business District | Proposed in 2016, Saint Michael's was a major mixed use development consisting of two towers proposed for the central business district of Central Manchester. Due to intense push back from heritage groups concerned about the impact of the towers in the area the planning application was withdrawn in 2017. A revised proposal containing only one tower, the 136 metre St Michael's Tower was subsequently approved in 2018.[306] | |
| 24 | Vivo Tower B | 103 (338) | 34 | 2009 | Residential | Castlefield | Proposed in 2005, Vivo Tower B was the second-tallest tower in a collection of towers at the southern end of Deansgate in the southern gateway to Central Manchester. The scheme was pulled in the wake of the economic recession before construction began. Plans for the area were revised in 2015 with the Deansgate Square collection of skyscrapers subsequently built on the site.[307] | |
| 25= | Plot G, Great Jackson Street Tower 2 | 97 (318) | 31 | 2021 | Residential | Castlefield | Proposed in April 2019, Plot G, Great Jackson Street was a major skyscraper development proposal consisting of two towers. It is part of a future phase of skyscraper development in the southern gateway to Central Manchester next to Deansgate Square.[301] | |
| Trinity Tower W | 97 (318) | 26 | 2021 | Residential | Castlefield | Approved in July 2017, Trinity Islands was 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 would have delivered nearly 1,400 apartments at a cost of £1.3 billion. The scheme consisted of five towers with Tower W reaching a height of 97 m (318 ft). The Trinity Islands development was bought by Renaker in October 2018. Revised plans are expected to be made public in late 2021 with construction starting in 2022.[288] | ||
| 27 | Trinity Tower Z | 94 (315) | 26 | 2021 | Residential | Castlefield | Approved in July 2017, Trinity Islands was 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 would have delivered nearly 1,400 apartments at a cost of £1.3 billion. The scheme consisted of five towers with Tower Z reaching a height of 94 m (308 ft). The Trinity Islands development was bought by Renaker in October 2018. Revised plans are expected to be made public in late 2021 with construction starting in 2022.[288] | |
| 28= | Vivo Tower C | 89 (292) | 29 | 2009 | Residential | Castlefield | Proposed in 2005, Vivo Tower C was the joint third-tallest tower in a collection of towers at the southern end of Deansgate in the southern gateway to Central Manchester. The scheme was pulled in the wake of the economic recession before construction began. Plans for the area were revised in 2015 with the Deansgate Square collection of skyscrapers subsequently built on the site.[308] | |
| Vivo Tower E | 89 (292) | 29 | 2009 | Residential | Castlefield | Proposed in 2005, Vivo Tower E was the joint third-tallest tower in a collection of towers at the southern end of Deansgate in the southern gateway to Central Manchester. The scheme was pulled in the wake of the economic recession before construction began. Plans for the area were revised in 2015 with the Deansgate Square collection of skyscrapers subsequently built on the site.[309] | ||
| Sharp Street Tower 1 | 89 (292) | 28 | 2010 | Residential | Green Quarter | Proposed in 2007, the Sharp Street development was a collection of two residential towers delivering over 200 apartments. It was due to be situated in the Green Quarter in the northern gateway to Central Manchester. The project was cancelled in 2010 owing to a lack of funding.[310] | ||
| 31= | Man Yoo Tower 1 | 89 (289) | 27 | 2009 | Residential | Salford Quays | Proposed in 2007, the Man Yoo scheme was a development of four residential towers each delivering over 200 apartments in Salford Quays. The scheme was eventually cancelled due to a lack of finance in the wake of economic recession.[311][312][313][314] | |
| Man Yoo Tower 2 | 89 (289) | 27 | 2009 | Residential | Salford Quays | |||
| Man Yoo Tower 3 | 89 (289) | 27 | 2009 | Residential | Salford Quays | |||
| Man Yoo Tower 4 | 89 (289) | 27 | 2009 | Residential | Salford Quays | |||
| 35 | The Regent | 87 (285) | 29 | 2008 | Residential | Castlefield | Proposed in 2005, The Regent was a significant residential development delivering over 150 apartments in the Castlefield area of Central Manchester. It was cancelled in 2008 due to a lack of funding caused by economic recession.[315] | |
| 36 | Adelphi Street Development | 85 (279) | 27 | 2003 | Residential | Blackfriars | Proposed in 2001, the Adelphi Street Development was a significant residential development delivering over 175 apartments in the Blackfiars area of Central Manchester. It was cancelled in 2008 due to a lack of funding.[316] | |
| 37 | Ramada Residential Tower | 85 (272) | 26 | 2004 | Hotel | Castlefield | Proposed in 2003, the Ramada Residential Tower was a proposal to demolish the Ramada Hotel currently[when?] situated in the Castlefield area of Central Manchester and replace it with a modern hotel block. The scheme was eventually scrapped.[317] | |
| 38= | Fresh Phase 3 | 82 (269) | 26 | 2008 | Office | Ordsall | Proposed in 2006, Fresh Phase 3 was a significant office proposal on Regent Road in the western gateway to Central Manchester. The scheme was pulled in the wake of the economic recession before construction began.[318] | |
| The Manchester | 82 (269) | 27 | 2009 | Hotel / Residential | Central Business District | Proposed in 2007, The Manchester was a significant mixed use development proposal in the central business district of Central Manchester. The scheme was pulled in the wake of the economic recession before construction began.[319] | ||
| 40 | The Beacon Block 1 | 80 (262) | 28 | 2007 | Residential | Ordsall | Proposed in 2006, The Beacon Block 1 was a significant office proposal on Regent Road in the western gateway to Central Manchester. The scheme was pulled in the wake of the economic recession before construction began.[320] | |
| 41 | Paloma Tower 1 | 79 (259) | 26 | 2008 | Residential | Greengate | Proposed in 2006, Paloma Tower 1 was a significant development proposed for the Greengate area of Salford. The project was cancelled in 2008 before construction begun in the wake of economic recession.[321] | |
| 42 | Saint Michael's Tower B | 78 (256) | 22 | 2017 | Office / Residential | Central Business District | Proposed in 2016, Saint Michael's was a major mixed use development consisting of two towers proposed for the central business district of Central Manchester. Due to intense push back from heritage groups concerned about the impact of the towers in the area the planning application was withdrawn in 2017. A revised proposal containing only one tower, the 136 m (446 ft) St Michael's Tower was subsequently approved in 2018.[306] | |
| 43 | Astley & Byron House | 76 (249) | 14 | 2014 | Office | Central Business District | Proposed in 2013, Astley & Byron House Tower was a proposed to demolish the current 42 m (138 ft) Astley House in the central business district of Central Manchester and replace it with a 76 m (249 ft) office block. The proposal was soon abandoned although plans remain to either demolish or redevelop the site due to its prime location[322] | |
| 44 | Holt Town Tower 1 | 75 (246) | 25 | 2012 | Residential | Holt Town | Proposed in 2007, Holt Town development was a £1 billion proposal to transform the Holt Town area in the east end of Manchester. It would have featured five waterfront residential towers and created almost 4,500 homes. The project stalled during economic recession and was eventually cancelled in 2012. Alternate schemes for the site have since been put forward, although none residential such as the Pollard Yard container scheme which aims to turn the site into a business hub.[323] | |
| 45 | Chapeltown Street Development | 74 (243) | 25 | 2008 | Residential | Piccadilly | Proposed in 2007, the Chapeltown Street development was a significant residential development in the Piccadilly area of Central Manchester. The scheme was cancelled before construction began due to a lack of funds in the wake of economic recession.[324] | |
| 46= | 24 Mount Street | 73 (240) | 18 | 2008 | Office | Central Business District | Proposed in 2006, 24 Mount Street was a significant office building proposal for the central business district of Central Manchester. The scheme was eventually cancelled due to a lack of finance in the wake of economic recession.[325] | |
| The Regent | 73 (240) | 23 | 2010 | Residential | Salford Quays | Proposed in 2007, The Regent was a significant residential development proposed for Salford Quays. The scheme was eventually cancelled due to a lack of finance in the wake of economic recession.[326] | ||
| 48 | Viadux Tower 2 | 71 (233) | 14 | 2027 | Office | Central Business District | Proposed in 2017, Viadux Tower 2 was a major scheme adjacent to the Beetham Tower in the southern gateway to Central Manchester. Originally an office building bridging the Metrolink Tram service, plans were revised in 2023 for a 76-storey residential tower.[25] | |
| 49= | Grand Central | 70 (230) | 21 | 2008 | Residential | Oxford Road | Proposed in 2005, Grand Central was a significant residential proposal in the southern side of Central Manchester between the Great Jackson Street skyscraper framework and the Oxford Street thoroughfare that would have delivered over 150 apartments. The scheme was pulled in the wake of the economic recession before construction began.[327] | |
| Mill 1 | 70 (230) | 21 | 2009 | Residential | Oxford Road | Proposed in 2006, Mill 1 was a significant residential proposal in the southern side of Central Manchester between the Great Jackson Street skyscraper framework and the Oxford Street thoroughfare that would have delivered over 125 apartments. The scheme was pulled in the wake of the economic recession before construction began.[328] | ||
| The Lowry Tower 3 | 70 (230) | 21 | 2010 | Residential | Salford Quays | Proposed in 2007, The Lowry Tower 3 was a significant residential development proposed for Salford Quays. The scheme was eventually cancelled due to a lack of finance in the wake of economic recession.[329] | ||
| 52= | Lee House Extension | 69 (226) | 17 | 2008 | Residential | Oxford Road | Proposed in 2006, Lee House Extension was a significant residential proposal in the southern side of Central Manchester between the Great Jackson Street skyscraper framework and the Oxford Street thoroughfare that would have delivered over 125 apartments. The scheme was pulled in the wake of the economic recession before construction began.[330] | |
| Clippers Quay Tower | 69 (226) | 24 | 2010 | Residential | Salford Quays | Proposed in 2007, The Lowry Tower 3 was a significant residential development proposed for Salford Quays. The scheme was eventually cancelled due to a lack of finance in the wake of economic recession.[331] | ||
| 54 | Axis | 68 (223) | 18 | 2012 | Residential | Castlefield | Proposed in 2009, Axis was a significant residential development proposed for the south-western area of Central Manchester next to the Beetham Tower. The scheme was paused due to a lack of funding and eventually reborn as the 93 m (305 ft) tall Axis Tower which was completed in 2018.[332] | |
| 55= | Stratus | 66 (217) | 17 | 2007 | Office | Central Business District | Proposed in 2004, Stratus was a significant office tower in the central business district of Central Manchester. Construction began in 2006 but was soon halted due to a lack of finance for the project. It was eventually cancelled in 2007.[333] | |
| Sarah Tower | 66 (217) | 22 | 2010 | Residential | Piccadilly | Proposed in 2008, the Chapeltown Street development was a significant residential development in the Piccadilly area of Central Manchester. The scheme was cancelled before construction began due to a lack of funds in the wake of economic recession.[334] | ||
| 1 Albert Street, Eccles | 66 (217) | 22 | 2024 | Residential | Eccles | Proposed in 2019, 1 Albert Street Tower was a modern residential proposal that would have delivered 150 apartments. It would have become the second-tallest building in the western suburb of Eccles.[335] | ||
| 58 | New East Village Tower | 65 (213) | 22 | 2011 | Residential | New Islington | Proposed in 2009, New East Village Tower was a significant residential proposal in the New Islington area of East Manchester that would have delivered nearly 150 apartments. The scheme was cancelled before construction began due to a lack of funds in the wake of economic recession.[336] | |
| 59 | The Crescent Block 5 | 64 (210) | 20 | 2010 | Residential | Ordsall | Proposed in 2008, The Crescent was a significant residential scheme proposal in the Ordsall area of Central Manchester near the University of Salford. It would have delivered over 300 apartments. The scheme was cancelled before construction began due to a lack of funds in the wake of economic recession.[337] | |
| 60 | Yotel Hotel | 61 (200) | 20 | 2011 | Hotel | Piccadilly | Proposed in 2009, the Chapeltown Street development was a significant hotel development in the Piccadilly area of Central Manchester. The scheme was cancelled before construction began due to a lack of funds in the wake of economic recession.[338] | |
| 61= | Faber Street Tower 1 | 60 (197) | 17 | 2007 | Office / Residential | Green Quarter | Proposed in 2004, Faber Street Tower 1 was a significant mixed use development situated in the Green Quarter in the northern gateway to Central Manchester. The scheme was cancelled before construction began due to a lack of funds in the wake of economic recession.[339] | |
| Derwent Street Development | 60 (197) | 20 | 2010 | Residential | Ordsall | Proposed in 2008, Derwent Street Development was a significant mixed use development situated in Ordsall, 1 mile (1.6 km) south west of Central Manchester. The scheme was cancelled before construction began due to a lack of funds in the wake of economic recession.[340] | ||
| 63 | Pomona Island Block 5 | 56 (184) | 16 | 2008 | Residential | Greengate | Proposed in 2006, Paloma Island Block 5 was a significant development proposed for the Greengate area of Salford. The project was cancelled in 2008 before construction begun in the wake of economic recession.[341] | |
| 64= | Dalton Street Development | 55 (180) | 18 | 2007 | Residential | Green Quarter | Proposed in 2005, Dalton Street Development was a significant residential development situated in the Green Quarter in the northern gateway to Central Manchester. The scheme was cancelled before construction began due to a lack of funds in the wake of economic recession.[342] | |
| Inacity East Building | 55 (180) | 17 | 2009 | Office / Residential | Piccadilly | Proposed in 2007, Inacity East Building was a significant mixed use development in the Piccadilly area of Central Manchester. The scheme was cancelled before construction began due to a lack of funds in the wake of economic recession.[343] | ||
| 2-4 Chester Road | 55 (180) | 17 | 2009 | Residential | Cornbrook | Proposed in 2007, 2-4 Chester Road was a significant residential development in the Cornbrook area of Central Manchester. The scheme was cancelled before construction began due to a lack of funds in the wake of economic recession.[344] | ||
| City Lofts Tower | 55 (180) | 15 | 2010 | Residential | Castlefield | Proposed in 2007, City Lofts Tower was a significant residential development in the Castlefield area of Central Manchester. The scheme was cancelled before construction began due to a lack of funds in the wake of economic recession.[345] | ||
| 68= | Faber Street Block B | 54 (177) | 17 | 2009 | Residential | Green Quarter | Proposed in 2006, Faber Street Block B was a significant residential development situated in the Green Quarter in the northern gateway to Central Manchester. The scheme was cancelled before construction began due to a lack of funds in the wake of economic recession.[346] | |
| The Crescent Block 8 | 54 (177) | 17 | 2010 | Residential | Ordsall | Proposed in 2008, The Crescent was a significant residential scheme proposal in the Ordsall area of Central Manchester near the University of Salford. It would have delivered over 300 apartments. The scheme was cancelled before construction began due to a lack of funds in the wake of economic recession.[347] | ||
| 70 | Sharp Street Tower 2 | 53 (174) | 18 | 2010 | Residential | Green Quarter | Proposed in 2007, the Sharp Street development was a collection of two residential towers delivering over 200 apartments. It was due to be situated in the Green Quarter in the northern gateway to Central Manchester. The project was cancelled in 2010 owing to a lack of funding.[348] | |
| 71 | Budding View | 52 (171) | 16 | 2010 | Residential | Green Quarter | Proposed in 2007, Budding View was a significant residential development situated in the Green Quarter in the northern gateway to Central Manchester. The scheme was cancelled before construction began due to a lack of funds in the wake of economic recession.[349] | |
| 72= | Pomona Island Block 4 | 50 (164) | 14 | 2008 | Residential | Greengate | Proposed in 2006, Paloma Island Block 4 was a significant development proposed for the Greengate area of Salford. The project was cancelled in 2008 before construction begun in the wake of economic recession.[350] | |
| Angelgate, Dantzic Street | 50 (164) | 14 | 2016 | Residential | NOMA | Proposed in 2011, Angelgate, Dantzic Street was a major residential development proposed to be developed by Pinnacle. Construction started in 2016 but funding soon dried up before any meaningful work was completed. The scheme was soon after cancelled with alternate proposals made for the site.[351] |
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 13 years until Manchester Town Hall was completed. It was damaged beyond repair during the Manchester Blitz and demolished in 1957 after World War II.[352] |
| 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 m (246 ft) tower. It was demolished in 2005 as the department moved to the Alan Turing Building.[353] |
| 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.[354] |
| 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.[355] | |
| 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.[356] |
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 m (330 ft) were the CIS Tower and the City Tower, the former 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 | 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.[78] |
| 1858–1864 (6 years) | Church of St Mary | |
74 (241) | N/A | 1858 | Place of worship | Hulme | The tallest building in Manchester when it was completed in 1858 for six years until the Manchester Assize Courts were constructed in 1864.[76] |
| 1864–1877 (13 years) | Manchester Assize Courts | |
85 (279) | 7 | 1864 | Government | Strangeways | 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 13 years until Manchester Town Hall was completed. It was damaged beyond repair during the Manchester Blitz and was demolished in 1957.[352] |
| 1877–1962 (85 years) | Manchester Town Hall Clock Tower | |
87 (285) | N/A | 1877 | Government | Central Business District | 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.[60] |
| 1962–2006 (44 years) | CIS Tower | |
118 (387) | 25 | 1962 | Office | NOMA | The United Kingdom's tallest building upon completion in 1962. As of 2023, it remains the tallest office building outside London[32] and the tallest building in the northern part of Central Manchester. |
| 2006–2018 (12 years) | Beetham Tower | |
169 (554) | 47 | 2006 | Hotel / Residential | Castlefield | Second-tallest building in the United Kingdom outside London. Its roof height reaches 158 m (518 ft).[11]
Upon completion in 2006, it became the tallest building in Greater Manchester, surpassing the CIS Tower by over 50 m (160 ft). |
| 2018–present | Deansgate Square South Tower | |
201 (659) | 65 | 2018 | Residential | Castlefield | Tallest building in the United Kingdom outside London. As of 2023, it is the 11th-tallest by height and has the fourth-highest floor count in the United Kingdom.[9] |
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 seven of the top 20 already constructed, with four under construction, three approved and nine proposed.
| Rank | Name | Image | Height m (ft) |
Floors | Year | Primary Use | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Viadux 2, Tower 1 | 246 (807) | 76 | 2028 | Residential | Central Business District | Proposed in March 2024, the reworked second phase plans of Salboy's Viadux development replaced a proposal for a 15-storey office building with a 246m (790ft), part residential, part luxury hotel tower. Viadux 2 Tower 1 will become the new tallest building in Greater Manchester and the third-tallest building in the United Kingdom.[357][6] | |
| 2 | Regent Park, Ordsall Lane Tower 6 | 242 (794) | 78 | 2030 | Residential | Ordsall | Proposed in June 2023, Regent Park, Ordsall Lane Tower 6 will become the new tallest building in Greater Manchester on completion and the fifth-tallest building in the United Kingdom. | |
| 3 | The Lighthouse | 213 (699) | 71 | 2029 | Residential | Castlefield | Proposed in January 2023, The Lighthouse will become the second-tallest building in Manchester and the United Kingdom outside London when built. The proposal includes a restaurant on the 71st floor - the tallest restaurant in the United Kingdom.[262] | |
| 4 | Deansgate Square South Tower | |
201 (659) | 65 | 2018 | Residential | Castlefield | Tallest building in the United Kingdom outside London. As of 2023, it is the 11th-tallest by height and has the fourth-highest floor count in the United Kingdom.[9] 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. |
| 5 | Regent Park, Ordsall Lane Tower 5 | 188 (617) | 60 | 2030 | Residential | Ordsall | Proposed in June 2023, Regent Park, Ordsall Lane Tower 5 is a tower in the wider Regent Park proposal, one of the most significant in the United Kingdom. | |
| 6 | Trinity Islands Tower 1 | |
183 (600) | 60 | 2025 | Residential | Castlefield | Proposed in August 2021, as one of a four residential towers on Trinity Islands in the Castlefield area of Central Manchester in close proximity of the Great Jackson skyscraper district. When built, Tower 1 will become the second-tallest building in Greater Manchester.[211] |
| 7 | Red Bank, Tower 1 | 181 (594) | 55 | 2029 | Residential | Cheetham Hill | Proposed in April 2023, Red Bank, Tower 1 is the tallest tower in an outline development proposal in the Red Bank area of Cheetham Hill in North Manchester.[226] | |
| 8 | One Heritage Tower | 173 (568) | 55 | 2028 | Residential | Greengate | Approved in January 2020, One Heritage Tower is a major skyscraper development. When constructed it will become the third-tallest building in Greater Manchester. It is a key development in the Greengate area of Salford.[227] | |
| 9= | Park Place, 34 Great Jackson Street Tower 1 | 172 (564) | 56 | 2026 | Residential | Castlefield | Proposed in January 2021, as one of a pair of residential towers in the Great Jackson Street area.[263] | |
| Park Place, 34 Great Jackson Street Tower 2 | 172 (564) | 56 | 2026 | Residential | Castlefield | Proposed in January 2021, as one of a pair of residential towers in the Great Jackson Street area.[262] | ||
| 11= | Beetham Tower | |
169 (554) | 47 | 2006 | Hotel / Residential | Castlefield | Second-tallest building in the United Kingdom outside London. Roof height reaches 158 m (518 ft).[11] Upon completion in 2006, Beetham Tower became the tallest building in Greater Manchester, surpassing City Tower by over 60 m (200 ft). |
| Trinity Islands Tower 2 | |
169 (554) | 55 | 2025 | Residential | Castlefield | Proposed in August 2021, as one of a four residential towers on Trinity Islands in the Castlefield area of Central Manchester in close proximity of the Great Jackson skyscraper district.[211] | |
| 13 | Student Castle Tower 1 | 168 (551) | 55 | 2025 | Student Accommodation | Oxford Road | Approved in July 2021, Student Castle is a major skyscraper development. 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.[228] | |
| 14= | 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.[13] |
| Cotton Quay, Salford Quays Tower 1 | 158 (518) | 48 | 2028 | Residential | Salford Quays | Approved in March 2020, Cotton Quay is a major skyscraper development proposal consisting of six towers. When constructed, Tower 1 will become the joint sixth-tallest building in Greater Manchester. Part of MediaCityUK, the development is part of wider plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.[229] | ||
| 16= | The Blade | |
154 (505) | 51 | 2023 | Residential | Castlefield | Approved in July 2020, with initial construction starting in September 2020, The Blade is a major skyscraper proposal. As of 2023 it is the fourth-tallest building in Greater 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 was constructed before its sister skyscraper, Three60, and sits alongside the already completed Elizabeth Tower.[15][358] |
| Three60 | |
154 (505) | 51 | 2023 | Residential | Castlefield | Approved in July 2020, with initial construction starting in June 2021, Three60 is a major skyscraper proposal. When constructed it will become the joint fourth-tallest building in Greater Manchester. Three60 is part of the second phase of the Crown Street development area in the Southern end of Deansgate behind the Deansgate Square development. Its foundation and pad are being constructed along with its sister skyscraper, The Blade, and will sit alongside The Elizabeth Tower.[15] | |
| Contour Tower 1 | 154 (505) | 51 | 2026 | Residential | Castlefield | Proposed in June 2021, as one of a pair of residential towers in the Great Jackson Street area.[212] | ||
| Contour Tower 2 | 154 (505) | 51 | 2026 | Residential | Castlefield | Proposed in June 2021, as one of a pair of residential towers in the Great Jackson Street area.[212] | ||
| The Green, Crown Street Tower 1 | 154 (505) | 52 | 2029 | Residential | Castlefield | Proposed in January 2023, Plot C, Crown Street Tower 1 is one of four skyscraper developments which will form part of the Great Jackson street framework of buildings in Castlefield.[262] | ||
| The Green, Crown Street Tower 2 | 154 (505) | 52 | 2029 | Residential | Castlefield | Proposed in January 2023, Plot C, Crown Street Tower 2 is one of four skyscraper developments which will form part of the Great Jackson street framework of buildings in Castlefield.[262] |
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