List of tallest buildings and structures in Greater Manchester

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

A view over to the Castlefield area of Central Manchester with the Beetham Tower to the left, Deansgate Square in the background and Spinningfields in the foreground.
The Great Jackson Street skyscraper district in Manchester. To the right sits the 152 Metre Elizabeth Tower nearing completion. Beyond lies Deansgate Square, a cluster of four skyscrapers the tallest of which is the 65 floor 201 metre South Tower.

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

History and future development

The first proposed skyscraper in Central Manchester was the 110 metre (361 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 123 metre (404 ft) City Tower which became the tallest building in the United Kingdom when constructed and the 118 metre (387 ft) CIS 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, the Beetham Tower became the tallest building in the United Kingdom outside London and the first to reach a height of over 150 metres making it also the first official skyscraper outside London. In 2018, Deansgate Square South Tower became the only skyscraper in the United Kingdom outside London to reach a height of over 200 metres. Trinity Tower X, estimated for completion in 2024 is due to become Greater Manchester's tallest building at 213 metres.

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 well over 275 buildings over 50 metres tall as well as 44 high rises above 100 metres and 11 skyscrapers above 150 metres, with two higher than 200 metres.

Central Manchester is the predominant location for tall proposals with 31 buildings over 100 metres either built, under construction or proposed, along with a further 13 being built, under construction or proposed in Salford, immediately to the west of Central Manchester.

Castlefield (14), which contains the Trinity Islands and Deansgate Square skyscraper developments, and Greengate (8) are the two areas with the biggest collection of skyscrapers in Manchester either built, under construction or proposed over 100 metres tall. Both areas are part of wider masterplans to expand Central Manchester out southwards and westwards respectively with amenities such as new green areas and schools to enable urban living.

However these areas are not the only new areas of Central Manchester undergoing significant development. The northern side of the city contains a number of office and residential developments either completed or currently under construction as part of the £800 million NOMA development. Significant completed projects within NOMA already delivered including the iconic One Angel Square, a modern zero carbon emissions energy-plus building and the 108 metre Angel Gardens residential tower. These buildings will be joined by the Angel Meadow development which will deliver three new residential towers including the 128 metre Angel Meadow Park and Angel Square office towers as well as the Victoria Residence development which will also deliver three new residential towers, the tallest of which will reach 119 metres.

The southern side of Central Manchester is being expanded into the Chorlton-On-Medlock inner city suburb by the Circle Square development which will deliver a mix of office and residential towers as well as new green spaces. In 2020 1 Circle Square residential tower and the 118 metre Affinity Living Circle Square residential tower became the first towers to complete in the scheme.

Aside from the above developments, the biggest new future developments areas of Central Manchester through the 2020s will be the new area of St John's in the western side of Central Manchester adjacent to Spinningfields and the £1.2 billion Mayfield scheme around Piccadilly station in the east side of Central Manchester. St John's will deliver new cultural, office and residential developments including The Factory, a new inner city theatre, the 145 metre Northlight office tower, the 113 metre Union Living office tower and a 108 metre Vita tower.

Over the next 10 years the Mayfield masterplan will play a key role in further expanding Central Manchester out eastwards, delivering a large new central park area among a large number of new office and residential towers with a number expected to be over 150 metres in height.

List: Completed structures

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

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

Completed

Rank Name Image Height
m (ft)
Floors Year Primary Use Location Notes
1 Deansgate Square South Tower 201 (659) 65 2018 Residential Castlefield Tallest building in the United Kingdom outside London. Currently the tenth tallest by height and fourth highest floor count in the United Kingdom.[2]

South Tower is the most prominent development of the Deansgate Square collection of skyscrapers constructed by Renaker and a key part of the envisioned southern gateway to Central Manchester.

2 Beetham Tower 169 (554) 47 2006 Hotel / Residential Castlefield Second tallest building in the United Kingdom outside London. Roof height reaches 157 m (515 ft).[3]

When completed in 2006, Beetham Tower was by far the tallest building in Central Manchester and a focal point in the key Deansgate area thoroughfare. Due to its size and its prominent shape, Beetham Tower is already considered an iconic development for the city.

3 Deansgate Square East Tower 158 (518) 50 2019 Residential Castlefield Third tallest building in the United Kingdom outside London. [4]

East tower is the second tallest development of the Deansgate Square collection of skyscrapers constructed by Renaker and a key part of the envisioned southern gateway to Central Manchester.

4 Elizabeth Tower 153 (502) 52 2020 Residential Castlefield Fourth tallest building in the United Kingdom outside London. Elizabeth Tower is a major skyscraper development located in the southern gateway to Central Manchester, in close proximity to Deansgate Square. It features a rooftop bar and a 44th floor swimming pool as well as a gym and spa for private residents.[5]
5 Deansgate Square West Tower 141 (463) 44 2018 Residential Castlefield West Tower was the first completed development of the Deansgate Square collection of skyscrapers constructed by Renaker and a key part of the envisioned southern gateway to Central Manchester.[6]
6 Anaconda Cut 130 (428) 44 2018 Residential Greengate The tallest building in Salford.[7]

100 Greengate (Anaconda Cut) is a key development in the Greengate area of Central Manchester which has been earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years.

7 City Tower 123 (404) 30 1965 Office Central Business District City Tower is still currently the tallest office building outside London. Roof height reaches 107 m (351 ft).[8]

Due to its age and positioning in the heart of Central Manchester, City Tower is one of the most recognisable buildings in the city.

8 Deansgate Square North Tower 122 (400) 37 2019 Residential Castlefield North Tower is the final and smallest development in height of the Deansgate Square collection of skyscrapers constructed by Renaker and a key part of the envisioned southern gateway to Central Manchester. [9]
9= CIS Tower 118 (387) 25 1962 Office NOMA The CIS tower was the United Kingdom's tallest building upon completion and currently the second tallest office building outside London.[10]

The CIS Tower remains the tallest constructed building in the northern part of Central Manchester and a key element in the skyline in the northern gateway to the city.

Affinity Living Circle Square Tower 1 118 (387) 38 2020 Residential Chorlton-On-Medlock Affinity Living Circle Square is the tallest building in Circle Square.

Circle Square is a major area of residential development within the Oxford Road corridor in Central Manchester where the former offices of BBC Manchester stood, incorporating numerous shops, cafes and a park.[11]

11 Affinity Living Riverview 112 (368) 35 2020 Residential Greengate Affinity Living Riverview is a major residential tower in the Greengate area of Central Manchester on the banks of the river Irwell which has been earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years.[12]
12= 17 New Wakefield Street 109 (358) 32 2012 Student Accommodation Oxford Road 17 New Wakefield Street (Liberty Heights) is a key development in the Oxford Road area of Central Manchester catering to demand for student accommodation from nearby universities such as the University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University. Upon completion it was the tallest purpose built student accommodation in the world. [13]
Oxygen Tower 1 109 (357) 33 2021 Residential Piccadilly Oxygen Tower 1 is a significant construction of the Piccadilly area in the eastern side of Central Manchester. The development features townhouses on the lower floors with private residence swimming pools, jacuzzi, gym and a rooftop bar.[14]
14 Angel Gardens 108 (355) 36 2019 Residential NOMA Located adjacent to the CIS tower, Angel Gardens is one of the centrepieces of the £800 million NOMA development area backed by the Co-operative Group in the northern gateway to Central Manchester.[15]
15 Artisan Heights 95 (312) 32 2020 Office / Student Accommodation Oxford Road Artisan Heights is an ultra modern tower at the top end of the Oxford Road corridor in Central Manchester. The tower is the second tallest student accommodation tower in Manchester, home to more than 600 students as well as containing areas for commercial space.[16]
16 Axis Tower 93 (305) 28 2018 Residential Castlefield Located in the south-western area of Central Manchester, next to Beetham Tower, Axis was originally conceived as an office development but cancelled during the Great Recession in 2008. The project was reborn in 2012 as a residential tower incorporating a giant advertising screen.[17]
17= 1 Spinningfields 92 (302) 20 2017 Office Spinningfields 1 Spinningfields is the third tallest office building in Central Manchester after City Tower and the CIS Tower and the tallest building in Spinningfields, an area in the western part of Central Manchester which has undergone intense development in the past ten years to develop new office and entertainment spaces in the city.[18]
River Street Tower 92 (302) 32 2020 Student Accommodation Castlefield River Street Tower is a significant construction adjacent to Deansgate Square. The tower is the third tallest student accommodation tower in Manchester, home to nearly 800 students. Construction of a larger 125 metre tower initially commenced in 2013 but was put on hold the same year and eventually replaced with the current tower.[19]
19= Arndale House 90 (295) 21 1979 Office Central Business District Due to its location in the heart of Central Manchester, above the Arndale shopping centre, Arndale House is a prominent building in the city. When completed in 1979 it was the third tallest tower in the city after City Tower and the CIS Tower.[20]
Blue, MediaCityUK 90 (295) 18 2010 Office Salford Quays Blue, MediaCityUK is currently the joint tallest building in Salford Quays. Blue is part of Media City, the development of which is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.[21]
Fortis Quay Tower 1 90 (295) 26 2020 Residential Salford Quays Fortis Quay Tower 1 is the tallest tower in a scheme in the heart of the Salford Quays delivering over 750 apartments. The scheme includes a smaller tower and the conversion of Furness House and Custom House, two 1970s office buildings. It is the joint tallest building in the Salford Quays along with Blue, Media City. Fortis Quays includes a gymnasium for its residents, a pedestrian garden avenue, onsite concierge, car-parking facilities and a neighbourhood square.[22]
22 One Greengate Block A 88 (289) 31 2016 Residential Greengate One Greengate is the second tallest development within Greengate, an area of Central Manchester which has been earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years.[23]
23 Manchester Town Hall Clock Tower 87 (285) N/A 1877 Government Central Business District Manchester Town Hall was the tallest building in Manchester for 85 years from 1877 until the CIS Tower was completed in 1962. Manchester Town Hall remains a prominent focal point in the city.[24]
24= Michigan Gardens Tower 1 86 (282) 26 2017 Residential Salford Quays The Michigan Gardens development is a construction of four identical residential towers. Part of Media City, the development is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.

Two buildings currently completed, two more under construction.[25][26]

Michigan Gardens Tower 2 86 (282) 26 2019 Residential Salford Quays
26 Cambridge Street Block A 83 (272) 26 2016 Residential Oxford Street Cambridge Street Block A, constructed by Renaker, is the tallest of a collection of prominent residential buildings in the Oxford Road area of the city, close to the 17 New Wakefield Street development.[27]
27= TheHeart, MediaCityUK 82 (269) 22 2010 Hotel Salford Quays TheHeart is the second tallest hotel in Manchester after the Hilton Hotel situated in the Beetham Tower. Part of Media City, TheHeart is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.[28]
One Regent 82 (269) 28 2016 Residential Castlefield One Regent is a residential development in the western part of Central Manchester. One Regent is situated on Regent Road, a major road artery into the city from western conurbations such as Liverpool.[29]
29 Civil Justice Centre 81 (266) 18 2007 Government Spinningfields Manchester Civil Justice Centre is a prominent and eye catching tower and is the second tallest building in the Spinningfields district of Central Manchester, an area in the western part of Central Manchester which has undergone intense development in the past ten years to develop new office and entertainment spaces in the city.[30]
30= Manchester One 80 (262) 22 1962 Office Piccadilly The third tallest building in Central Manchester upon its completion, Manchester One, formerly known as the Portland Tower, is still a prominent building in the Piccadilly Gardens area of the city.[31]
City Central 80 (262) 25 1966 Hotel Greengate Situated on the River Irwell in Central Manchester, North Tower is a prominent building in Greengate due to its elevated position and the third tallest hotel in Manchester.[32]
32 1 Circle Square 76 (249) 18 2020 Residential Chorlton-On-Medlock 1 Circle Square is the second tallest building in the new Circle Square development. Circle Square is a major area of residential development within the Oxford Road corridor in Central Manchester where the former offices of BBC Manchester stood, incorporating numerous shops, cafes and a park.[11]
33= Salford Shopping Centre 75 (246) 25 1970 Residential Pendleton Upon completion was one of the tallest buildings in Greater Manchester and remains the tallest building in the suburb of Pendleton, two miles west of Central Manchester. It was built as part of a number of residential high rises constructed in the 1960s and 1970s as a response to high demand for social housing in the city at the time.[33]
3 Hardman Street 75 (246) 18 2009 Office Spinningfields 3 Hardman Square is the third tallest building in the Spinningfields district of Central Manchester, an area in the western part of Central Manchester which has undergone intense development in the past ten years to develop new office and entertainment spaces in the city.[34]
35= Church Of St Mary 74 (241) N/A 1858 Place Of Worship Hulme The Church of Saint Mary in the southern suburb of Hulme was the tallest building in the city of Manchester when it was completed in 1858 for 6 years until the Manchester Assize Courts were constructed in 1864.[35]
NumberOne, MediaCityUK 74 (241) 22 2010 Residential Salford Quays NumberOne, MediaCityUK is part of Media City, the development of which is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.[36]
37= Salford Cathedral 73 (240) N/A 1848 Place Of Worship Blackfriars Was the tallest building in Greater Manchester upon its completion in 1848. Salford Cathedral is still a prominent building on the East Lancashire Road approaching Central Manchester.[37]
HMP Manchester Tower 73 (240) N/A 1869 Prison Strangeways The third tallest structure in Greater Manchester when completed in 1869, Strangeways watchtower remains a recognisable part of the skyline due to the imposing design of its ventilation tower.[38]
Heaton Park BT Tower 73 (240) N/A 1966 Telecommunication Blackley Built on the bank of Heaton Park reservoir within the largest park in Manchester. Built in conjunction with a number of other telecommunication towers throughout the United Kingdom as part of operation Backbone.[39]
40= St George's Church, Heaviley 72 (236) N/A 1897 Place Of Worship Stockport St George's Church is an active Anglican parish church and remains the tallest structure constructed in the borough of Stockport, four miles southeast of Central Manchester.[40]
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.[41]
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.[42]
3 St Peter's Square, Motel One & Wilde & StayCity 72 (236) 20 2020 Hotel Central Business District 3 St Peter's Square is a hotel development consisting of both Motel One & StayCity hotel chains. It forms part of a new civic space for St. Peter's Square in the heart of Central Manchester. As part of the plans, the adjacent Central Library and Town Hall were renovated.[43]
44= City Of Manchester Stadium 70 (230) N/A 2002 Stadium Bradford Originally conceived as part of Manchester's bid for the Manchester bid for the 2000 summer Olympics, the City of Manchester stadium was built to host the 2002 Commonwealth Games. With a capacity of 60,000 it is one of the largest stadiums in the United Kingdom and hosts numerous international events.[44]
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.[45]
46 Chapel Wharf Tower 1 69 (226) 23 2018 Residential Greengate Chapel Wharf Tower 1 is a significant residential development in the Greengate area of Central Manchester on the banks of the river Irwell which has been earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years. Part of a larger development consisting of four towers, Chapel Wharf development is home to 995 apartments.[46]
47= White, Media City 68 (223) 15 2010 Office Salford Quays White, MediaCityUK is part of Media City, the development of which is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.[47]
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.[48]
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.[49]
50= Millennium Tower 67 (220) 21 2008 Residential Salford Quays Millennium Tower is a major residential development in Salford Quays. Part of Media City, Millennium Tower is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.[50]
The Light House 67 (220) 19 2008 Residential Northern Quarter The tallest building within Manchester's historical Northern Quarter, The Light House was originally made up of 3 individual buildings and refurbished into one apartment complex. This redevelopment is part of a wider regeneration of the Northern Quarter and neighbouring Piccadilly Gardens, key commercial and vibrant areas of Central Manchester.[51]
Lightbox, Media City 67 (220) 19 2019 Residential Salford Quays Lightbox and the Green Rooms are two sister residential developments and the equal seventh tallest buildings in Salford Quays each offering over 200 apartments. Part of Media City, they are part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.[52][53]
Green Rooms, Media City 67 (220) 19 2019 Residential Salford Quays
Victoria Residence 67 (220) 22 2020 Residential Castlefield Victoria Residence is part of a major skyscraper development with its sister building, Elizabeth Tower. Located in the southern gateway to Central Manchester, in close proximity to Deansgate Square, Victoria Residence features an on site gym and two sky gardens for private residents.[54]
55= The Principal Manchester 66 (217) N/A 1912 Hotel Oxford Road Situated at the top of Oxford Street in Central Manchester, The Principal Manchester is an iconic building for the city. Built in two phases, it was originally an open business hall. The second phase of construction added a 66-metre clock tower. The building was converted to a hotel in 1996 and now has Grade II listed status.[55]
Stretford House 66 (217) 25 1968 Residential Stretford Built during the residential tower boom of the 1960s, Stretford house, 3 miles south west of Central Manchester is the tallest tower in the suburb of Stretford. Stretford house lies on Chester Road, a key route from the western gateway into Central Manchester.[56]
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.[57][58][59][60][61]
Thorn Court 66 (217) 23 1969 Residential Pendleton
Bronte Court 66 (217) 23 1970 Residential Pendleton
Churchill Court 66 (217) 23 1970 Residential Pendleton
Fitzwarren Court 66 (217) 23 1970 Residential Pendleton
Sovereign Point 66 (217) 20 2005 Residential Salford Quays Sovereign Point was the tallest building in Salford Quays at the time of its construction. Sovereign Point is part of Media City, the development of which is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.[62]
The Filaments Tower 1 66 (216) 22 2020 Residential Greengate Gore Street Tower 1 is the tallest tower in a collection of three residential towers in the Greengate area of Central Manchester, an area earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years. The Gore Street development is home to 375 apartments and eleven townhouses.[63]
64= Victoria Mill 65 (213) N/A 1873 Office / Residential Miles Platting Victoria Mill is the tallest mill ever constructed in Greater Manchester. Located in Miles Platting, less than two miles to the North East of Central Manchester, Victoria Mill is a Grade II* listed building. Functional to its original purpose until 1960, it was later converted to office and residential use.[64]
Imperial Point At The Lowry 65 (213) 16 2001 Residential Salford Quays The tallest building in the Salford Quays when constructed. Part of Media City, Imperial Point At The Lowry is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.[65]
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.[66]
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.[67]
68= Albert Bridge House 64 (210) 18 1959 Office Spinningfields Located on the River Irwell in the Spinningfields part of Central Manchester, Albert Bridge House was the tallest office building in the city when constructed. The intense development in Spinningfields at the turn of the Millennium has occurred around Albert Bridge House making the building stand out distinctively from its immediate neighbours.[68]
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.[69]
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.[70][71][72][73]
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.[74]
Islington Wharf 64 (210) 21 2008 Residential New Islington Islington Wharf Tower is currently the tallest building in the New Islington area of Central Manchester, an area of expected high development of the city centre out from its traditional Eastern borders.[75]
One Greengate Block D 64 (210) 21 2016 Residential Greengate One Greengate Block D is currently the third tallest development within the Greengate area of Central Manchester which has been earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years.[76]
The Slate Yard Tower 1 64 (210) 21 2020 Residential Greengate The Slate Yard Tower 1 is the tallest tower in a collection of three residential towers in the Greengate area of Central Manchester, an area earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years.[77]
78= Skyline Central 63 (207) 20 2007 Office / Residential NOMA Skyline Central is currently the fourth tallest building and second tallest residential building in the £800 million NOMA development area backed by the Co-operative Group in the northern gateway to Central Manchester.[78]
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.[79]
Cambridge Street Block B 63 (207) 21 2016 Residential Oxford Road Cambridge Street Block B, constructed by Renaker, is the second tallest of a collection of prominent residential buildings in the Oxford Road area of the city, close to the 17 New Wakefield Street development.[80]
81= No. 1 Deansgate 62 (203) 17 2002 Residential Central Business District Situated at the north end of the Deansgate, a key artery in Central Manchester, No.1 Deansgate is the tallest all-steel residential building in the United Kingdom and one of the most expensive addresses in Manchester.[81]
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.[82]
83= Old Trafford Football Stadium 61 (200) N/A 1909 Stadium Old Trafford Located two miles south west of Central Manchester, Old Trafford football stadium is the biggest club stadium in the United Kingdom, the second biggest football stadium in the United Kingdom after Wembley and the eleventh largest in Europe.[83]
Owens Park Tower 61 (200) 19 1964 Student Accommodation Fallowfield Built to house students from the University of Manchester, Owens Park has housed a number of famous residents including Radiohead guitarist Ed O'Brien and comedians Rik Mayall and Jack Whitehall. The future of the tower is unclear and has on numerous occasions been earmarked for demolition to revitalised the Fallowfield campus.[84]
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.[85][86]
Pendlebury Towers 61 (200) 22 1969 Residential Stockport
City Lofts 61 (200) 21 2007 Residential Salford Quays City Lofts was the third tallest building in the Salford Quays when it was constructed. Part of Media City, City Lofts is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.[87]
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.[88]
One Castle Wharf 61 (200) 21 2020 Residential Cornbrook Castle Wharf Tower 1 is the larger tower in a significant residential development on Chester Road in the southern gateway to Central Manchester. The scheme delivers 188 apartments and includes a leisure suite incorporating a gym and wellness suite.[89]
90= St James's Buildings 60 (197) 9 1912 Office Oxford Road Located at the north end of Oxford Road, St James's Buildings is an iconic Edwardian style high rise in Central Manchester. Initially constructed to house textile companies and merchants during the industrial revolution, St James's buildings has since been converted into housing modern office space.[90]
Charter House 60 (197) 21 1967 Residential Eccles Currently remains the tallest building in the suburb of Eccles, five miles west of Central Manchester. Charter House was constructed in the 1960s residential tower boom as a response to large overspills of population displaced by significant economic changes caused by industrial decline.[91]
5 Exchange Quay 60 (197) 20 1997 Office Salford Quays The tallest building in the Salford Quays when constructed. Part of Media City, 5 Exchange Quay is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.[92]
The Edge (B) 60 (197) 18 2004 Office / Residential Greengate When constructed The Edge B & C were the tallest buildings in the Greengate area of Central Manchester which has been earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years.[93][94]
The Edge (C) 60 (197) 18 2004 Office / Residential Greengate
2 Leftbank Apartments 60 (197) 16 2005 Residential Spinningfields 2 & 3 Leftbank Apartments are twin buildings built on the edge of the Spinningfields area of Central Manchester bordering the City of Salford on the river Irwell.[95][96]
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.[97]
Chancery Place 60 (197) 15 2008 Office Central Business District Inspired by the Flatiron Building in New York City, Chancery Place is a modern office building in the heart of Central Manchester. Completed in 2008, Chancery Place has been refurbished in 2019.[98]
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.[99]
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.[100]
Duet, Erie Basin Tower 1 60 (197) 15 2019 Residential Salford Quays The twin towers of Erie Basin are part of Media City, the development of which is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.[101]
Duet, Erie Basin Tower 2 60 (197) 15 2019 Residential Salford Quays
Manchester Business School Hotel 60 (196) 19 2019 Hotel Chorlton-On-Medlock Located in the Oxford Road corridor of Central Manchester, Manchester Business School Hotel is a modern hotel development located next to the University of Manchester to cater to family members of students.[102]
X1 Manchester Waters Tower 1 60 (197) 18 2020 Residential Trafford Park X1 Manchester Waters Tower 1 is the largest in a collection of three towers in a significant residential development in Pomona Docks in Trafford Park, in the southern gateway to Central Manchester. The scheme is home to 750 apartments.[103]
105= One St Peter's Square 59 (194) 14 2014 Office Central Business District One St.Peter's Square, Two St.Peter's Square & Landmark St.Peter's Square are modern office blocks forming part of a new civic space for St. Peter's Square in the heart of Central Manchester. As part of the plans, the adjacent Central Library and Town Hall were renovated.[104][105][106]
Two St Peter's Square 59 (194) 12 2017 Office Central Business District
Landmark, St. Peter's Square 59 (194) 14 2019 Office Central Business District
2 Circle Square 59 (194) 14 2020 Office Chorlton-On-Medlock 2 Circle Square is the fifth tallest building in the new Circle Square development. Circle Square is a major area of residential development within the Oxford Road corridor in Central Manchester where the former offices of BBC Manchester stood, incorporating numerous shops, cafes and a park.[11]
109= Rochdale Town Hall 58 (190) N/A 1890 Government Rochdale The tallest building in Rochdale when completed, Rochdale Town Hall is a Grade 1 listed building built in a Gothic Revival style.[107]
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.[108]
Orange, MediaCityUK 58 (190) 9 2010 Office Salford Quays Orange, MediaCityUK is part of Media City, the development of which is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.[109]
112= Minshull Street Courts 57 (188) N/A 1871 Government Central Business District The fourth tallest structure in Greater Manchester when completed in 1871, Minshull Street Courts is a Grade II listed Gothic tower. The building was substantially modernised and expanded in 1996.[110]
UNITE Tower 57 (188) 19 2007 Student Accommodation Piccadilly Situated in the Piccadilly area of the city, UNITE tower is the second tallest student accommodation building in Greater Manchester.[111]
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.[112]
Affinity Living Riverside 57 (187) 17 2020 Residential Greengate Affinity Living Riverside is the smaller tower in a major residential construction on the banks of the River Irwell in the Greengate area of Central Manchester, an area earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years.[12]
Cornbrook Works Tower 1 57 (187) (Estimate) 19 2020 Residential Cornbrook Cornbrook Works Tower 1 is the larger tower in a significant residential development in Cornbrook, in the southern gateway to Central Manchester. The scheme delivers over 350 apartments. The scheme has been designed in such a way to improve pedestrian linkages to the Metrolink from the neighbouring existing residential areas.[113]
117= Church Of The Holy Name Of Jesus 56 (184) N/A 1928 Place Of Worship Chorlton-On-Medlock Located in the Oxford Road corridor in the southern gateway to Central Manchester, the Church Of The Holy Name Of Jesus church is a Grade I listed building. The church was closed in 1985 due to dwindling numbers before being reopened in 2012.[114]
Ramada Renaissance Hotel 56 (184) 15 1972 Hotel Central Business District Located at the northern end of Deansgate on the banks of the River Irwell, the Ramada Renaissance Hotel was the second tallest hotel in Greater Manchester when it was completed.[115]
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.[116]
Outwood Wharf Tower 2 56 (184) 18 2018 Residential Ordsall Outwood Wharf Tower 2 is a significant residential development located in Ordsall close to the University of Salford. The second tallest in a collection of four towers, Outwood Wharf Tower 2 contains over 260 apartments.[117]
Fortis Quay Tower 4 56 (184) 17 2020 Residential Salford Quays Fortis Quay Tower 2 is the second tallest tower in a scheme in the heart of the Salford Quays delivering over 750 apartments. The scheme involves the conversion of Furness House and Custom House, two 1970s office buildings. Fortis Quays includes a gymnasium for its residents, a pedestrian garden avenue, onsite concierge, car-parking facilities and a neighbourhood square.[22]
122= St Peter's Church 55 (180) N/A 1871 Place Of Worship Bolton Constructed in 1871, St Peter's Church remains the tallest structure in the borough of Bolton, seven miles northwest of Central Manchester. The church, currently in a Gothic Revival style, is the fourth on its current site with several pre-Norman stones having been found under the main tower. St Peter's Church is a Grade II listed building.[118]
Peel House 55 (180) 16 1896 University Ordsall When constructed in 1896, Peel House was one of the tallest buildings in Greater Manchester and remains the largest university building in Greater Manchester.[119]
Royal Exchange Theatre 55 (180) 8 1922 Theatre Central Business District The Royal Exchange theatre is a classical style structure in the central business district of Manchester. The tenth tallest structure in Greater Manchester when constructed, today it is a modern theatre and a Grade II listed building.[120]
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.[121]
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.[122]
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.[123]
NV Building 1 55 (180) 18 2004 Residential Salford Quays NV buildings 1, 2 and 3 are a collection of luxury residential apartment blocks. They area part of Media City, the development of which is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.[124][125][126]
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[127]
ALTO Block D 55 (180) 17 2015 Residential Greengate Located in the Greengate area of Central Manchester which has been earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years, ALTO Block D is the tallest building in a complex consisting of 4 residential buildings.[128]
133= Vita Circle Square Tower 1 54 (177) 18 2017 Student Accommodation Chorlton-On-Medlock Vita Circle Square Tower 1 is currently the fourth tallest student accommodation building in Greater Manchester. It will be the seventh tallest building in the new Circle Square development, a major area residential development within the Oxford Road corridor in Central Manchester where the former offices of BBC Manchester stood, incorporating numerous shops, cafes and a park.[129]
City Suites, Chapel Street 54 (177) 17 2017 Hotel Greengate City Suites is a significant ApartHotel construction. It is located in the Greengate area of Central Manchester which has been earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years.[130]
Local Blackfriars Tower 1 54 (177) 17 2019 Residential Greengate Local Blackfriars Tower 1 is a significant residential scheme consisting of nearly 400 apartments. It is located in the Greengate area of Central Manchester which has been earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years.[131]
Kampus Tower 1 54 (177) 16 2020 Residential Piccadilly Kampus is a major residential scheme located in the Picaddilly area of Central Manchester. Built on the old Aytoun Street campus of Manchester Metropolitan University, Kampus contains 585 apartments over five towers.[132]
Kampus Tower 2 54 (177) 16 2020 Residential Piccadilly
X1 Manchester Waters Tower 2 54 (177) 16 2020 Residential Trafford Park X1 Manchester Waters Tower 2 is the second largest in a collection of three towers in a significant residential development in Pomona Docks in Trafford Park, in the southern gateway to Central Manchester. The scheme is home to 750 apartments.[103]
139= Civic Centre 53 (174) 14 1977 Government / Office Oldham Completed in 1977, the Civic Centre remains the tallest building in the borough of Oldham, five miles north east of Central Manchester and remains the administrative home of the local council.[133]
No. 1 Marsden Street 53 (174) 12 2002 Office Central Business District No. 1 Marsden Street is a significant modernist office tower constructed in the central business district of Manchester.[134]
Chapel Wharf Tower 2 53 (174) 18 2018 Residential Greengate Chapel Wharf Tower 2 is a significant residential development in the Greengate area of Central Manchester on the banks of the river Irwell which has been earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years. Part of a larger development consisting of four towers, Chapel Wharf development is home to 995 apartments.[46]
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.[49]
143= Holland Rise 52 (171) 18 1965 Residential Rochdale Holland Rise, Mardyke and Underwood were the tallest towers in the borough of Rochdale when constructed. They were constructed in the 1960s residential tower boom as a response to large overspills of population displaced by significant economic changes caused by industrial decline.[135][136][137]
Mardyke 52 (171) 18 1965 Residential Rochdale
Underwood 52 (171) 18 1965 Residential Rochdale
West Point 52 (171) 16 1975 Student Accommodation Stretford Currently the second tallest building in the suburb of Stretford, West Point was originally constructed for office space but was converted in 2018 to student accommodation.[138]
82 King Street 52 (171) 13 1995 Office Central Business District 82 King Street is a significant modernist office tower constructed in the central business district of Manchester.[139]
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.[140]
Oxygen Tower 2 52 (171) 16 2021 Residential Piccadilly Oxygen Tower 2 is the smaller tower in a significant construction of the Piccadilly area in the eastern side of Central Manchester. The Oxygen development features townhouses on the lower floors with private residence swimming pools, jacuzzi, gym and a rooftop bar.[14]
150= Vox Tower 1 51 (167) 15 2020 Hotel / Residential Cornbrook Cornbrook, Chester Road Tower 1 is the larger tower in a significant hotel and residential development in Cornbrook, in the southern gateway to Central Manchester. The development is home to over 250 apartments with a hotel element immediately adjacent.[141]
Kampus Tower 3 51 (167) 15 2020 Residential Piccadilly Kampus is a major residential scheme located in the Picaddilly area of Central Manchester. Built on the old Aytoun Street campus of Manchester Metropolitan University, Kampus contains 585 apartments over five towers.[132]
152= Lincoln Towers 50 (164) 16 1965 Residential Stockport Lincoln Towers, Millbrook Towers, Mottram Towers and Ratcliffe Towers were the second tallest towers in the borough of Stockport when constructed. They were constructed in the 1960s residential tower boom as a response to large overspills of population displaced by significant economic changes caused by industrial decline.[142][143][144][145]
Millbrook Towers 50 (164) 16 1965 Residential Stockport
Mottram Towers 50 (164) 16 1965 Residential Stockport
Ratcliffe Towers 50 (164) 16 1965 Residential Stockport
Hollywood Towers 50 (164) 16 1969 Residential Stockport Hollywood Towers is the equal fourth tallest tower in the borough of Stockport. It was constructed in the 1960s residential tower boom as a response to large overspills of population displaced by significant economic changes caused by industrial decline.[146]
Nine Acre Court 50 (164) 18 1972 Residential Ordsall Nine Acre Court is a residential tower constructed in Ordsall, two kilometres west of Central Manchester. Nine Acre Court was fully renovated in 2013.[147]
Hexagon Tower 50 (164) 12 1975 Office Crumpsall Hexagon Tower is a specialist science and technology facility. Currently the tallest building in the suburb of Crumpsall, three miles north of Central Manchester.[148]
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.[149]
Holiday Inn Manchester 50 (164) 16 2008 Hotel Salford Quays Holiday Inn Manchester is the ninth tallest hotel in Greater Manchester. It is part of Media City, the development of which is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.[150]
Chapel Wharf Tower 3 50 (164) 17 2018 Residential Greengate Chapel Wharf Tower 3 is a significant residential development in the Greengate area of Central Manchester on the banks of the river Irwell which has been earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years. Part of a larger development consisting of four towers, Chapel Wharf development is home to 995 apartments.[46]
X1 Manchester Waters Tower 3 50 (164) 14 2020 Residential Trafford Park X1 Manchester Waters Tower 3 is the smallest in a collection of three towers in a significant residential development in Pomona Docks in Trafford Park, in the southern gateway to Central Manchester. The scheme is home to 750 apartments.[103]

List: Under construction

Under construction

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

Rank Name Image Height
m (ft)
Floors Year Primary Use Location Notes
1 One Heritage Tower 173 (568) 55 2024 Residential Greengate Approved in January 2020 with initial construction starting in September 2020, One Heritage Tower is a major skyscraper development. When constructed it will become the second tallest building in Manchester. It is a key development in the Greengate area of Central Manchester which has been earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years.[151]
2 Collier's Yard Tower 1 155 (509) 52 2024 Residential Greengate Approved in March 2020 with initial construction starting in August 2020, Greengate Park North Tower 1 is the largest tower in a collection of three towers in Central Manchester. When constructed it will become the fifth tallest building in Manchester. It is a key development in the Greengate area of Central Manchester which has been earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years.[152]
3 The Blade 154 (505) 52 2024 Residential Castlefield Approved in July 2020, with initial construction starting in September 2020, The Blade is a major skyscraper proposal. When constructed it will become the sixth tallest building in Manchester. The Blade is part of the second phase of the Crown Street development area in the Southern end of Deansgate behind the Deansgate Square development. It will be constructed before its sister skyscraper, The Circle, and will sit alongside The Elizabeth Tower which is already under construction.[153]
4 Viadux Tower 1 136 (446) 40 2024 Residential Central Business District Approved in July 2017 with initial construction starting in July 2020, Viadux is a major scheme consisting of two towers adjacent to the Beetham Tower in the southern gateway to Central Manchester. The two buildings are connected by a landscaped terrace with the larger tower for residential use while the smaller tower is for office use. Viadux bridges the Metrolink Tram service.[154]
5 Union Living, St John's Tower 1 113 (371) 36 2024 Residential St John's Approved in July 2020 with initial construction starting in November 2020, Union Living, St John's Tower 1 is a major co-living residential skyscraper proposal. Situated on the site formerly earmarked for the Nickel and Dime towers, it will deliver almost 400 apartments and is a key element in the new St John's district of Central Manchester situated adjacent to Spinningfields.[155]
6 Irwell Tower, The Residence 110 (360) 34 2023 Residential Greengate Approved in September 2016 with initial construction starting in July 2017, The Irwell Tower is a major residential construction in the Greengate area of Central Manchester, an area earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years.[156]
7 Union Living, St John's Tower 2 99 (325) 32 2024 Residential St John's Approved in September 2020 with initial construction starting in November 2020, Union Living, St John's Tower 2 is a major co-living residential skyscraper proposal. Situated on the site formerly earmarked for the Nickel and Dime towers, it will deliver almost 400 apartments and is a key element in the new St John's district of Central Manchester situated adjacent to Spinningfields.[157]
8 New Victoria Tower 1 89 (292) 25 2023 Residential Central Business District Approved in September 2016 with initial construction starting in September 2020, New Victoria is a large office and residential scheme located by Victoria train station in the northern side of Central Manchester. Planning permission was granted in 2016 however the project has been slow to progress due to ongoing renovation works to the station. Constructed is expected to start in 2020.[158]
9 IQ, Echo Street Tower 1 88 (289) 26 2022 Residential Piccadilly Approved in June 2018 with initial construction starting in September 2019, IQ, Echo Street is a large co-living residential scheme located in the Piccadilly area of Central Manchester. The scheme will deliver 642 co-living bedrooms as well as 242 student bedrooms in an all-inclusive model.[159]
10= Michigan Gardens Tower 3 86 (282) 26 2022 Residential Salford Quays The Michigan Gardens development is a construction of four identical residential towers. Part of Media City, the development is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.

Two buildings currently completed, two more under construction.[160]

Michigan Gardens Tower 4 86 (282) 26 2022 Residential Salford Quays
12 Regent Plaza Tower 1 81 (266) (Estimate) 27 2022 Residential Ordsall Approved in November 2016 with initial construction starting in August 2019, Regent Plaza is a major residential scheme located on Regent Road in the western gateway to Central Manchester. Regent plaza will deliver 585 apartments over five towers.[161]
13= Plot C, Stanley Street Tower 1 73 (240) 23 2024 Residential Greengate Approved in July 2019 with initial construction starting in March 2020, Stanley Street development is due to deliver three towers in the Greengate area of Central Manchester, an area earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years. It will deliver 375 apartments when completed. Constructed is expected to start in 2021.[162]
Plot C, Stanley Street Tower 2 73 (240) 23 2024 Residential Greengate
New Victoria Tower 2 73 (240) 20 2023 Residential Central Business District Approved in September 2016 with initial construction starting in September 2020, New Victoria is a large office and residential scheme located by Victoria train station in the northern side of Central Manchester. Planning permission was granted in 2016 however the project has been slow to progress due to ongoing renovation works to the station. Constructed is expected to start in 2020.[158]
16 Viadux Tower 2 71 (233) 14 2024 Office Central Business District Approved in July 2017 with initial construction starting in July 2020, Viadux is a major scheme consisting of two towers adjacent to the Beetham Tower in the southern gateway to Central Manchester. The two buildings are connected by a landscaped terrace with the larger tower for residential use while the smaller tower is for office use. Viadux bridges the Metrolink Tram service.[154]
17 Outwood Wharf Tower 1 70 (230) 23 2021 Residential Ordsall Approved in November 2018 with initial construction starting in June 2019, Outwood Wharf Tower 1 is a significant residential development located in Ordsall close to the University of Salford. A smaller 18 storey sister tower was completed in 2018 before construction of the taller tower commenced.[163]
18 IQ, Echo Street Tower 2 69 (226) 19 2022 Residential Piccadilly Approved in June 2018 with initial construction starting in September 2019, IQ, Echo Street is a large co-living residential scheme located in the Piccadilly area of Central Manchester. The scheme will deliver 642 co-living bedrooms as well as 242 student bedrooms in an all-inclusive model.[159]
19 The Gate, Angel Meadow 68 (223) 22 2021 Residential NOMA Approved in August 2017 with initial construction starting in May 2018, The Gate is the second tallest tower in the Angel Meadow development adjacent to NOMA, an £800 million NOMA development area backed by the Co-operative Group in the northern gateway to Central Manchester. The Gate is being constructed along with its sister tower, The Stile. When both towers are complete a 128-metre tower, Angel Meadow Park, will be constructed to complete the development.[164]
20 3 Circle Square 61 (200) 15 2024 Office Chorlton-On-Medlock Approved in February 2020 with initial construction starting in March 2020, 3 Circle Square, is a significant planned office development. Circle Square is a major area of residential development within the Oxford Road corridor in Central Manchester where the former offices of BBC Manchester stood, incorporating numerous shops, cafes and a park.[165]
21 Affinity Living Circle Square Tower 2 60 (197) 18 2021 Residential Chorlton-On-Medlock Approved in February 2017, with initial construction starting in July 2017, Affinity Living Circle Square Tower 2 is the third tallest building in the new Circle Square development. Circle Square is a major area of residential development within the Oxford Road corridor in Central Manchester where the former offices of BBC Manchester stood, incorporating numerous shops, cafes and a park.[11]
22 Hotel & MSCP, Circle Square 59 (194) 18 2021 Hotel Chorlton-On-Medlock Approved in February 2017, with initial construction starting in July 2017, Hotel & MSCP Circle Square is the fourth tallest building in the new Circle Square development. Circle Square is a major area of residential development within the Oxford Road corridor in Central Manchester where the former offices of BBC Manchester stood, incorporating numerous shops, cafes and a park.[11]
23 55 Queen Street 58 (190) 19 2024 Residential Greengate Approved in August 2020, with initial construction starting in August 2020, 55 Queen Street is a significant residential proposal. It is a key development in the Greengate area of Central Manchester which has been earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years.[166]
24 1 Lord Street 57 (187) 16 2023 Residential Green Quarter Approved in November 2016 with initial construction starting in September 2019, 1 Lord Street is a significant residential development located in the Green Quarter in the northern gateway to Central Manchester.[167]
25= Affinity Living Circle Square Tower 3 54 (177) 17 2021 Residential Chorlton-On-Medlock Approved in February 2017, with initial construction starting in July 2017, Affinity Living Circle Square Tower 3 is the sixth tallest building in the new Circle Square development. Circle Square is a major area of residential development within the Oxford Road corridor in Central Manchester where the former offices of BBC Manchester stood, incorporating numerous shops, cafes and a park.[11]
Affinity Living Embankment West Tower 1 54 (177) (Estimate) 18 2021 Residential Greengate Approved in November 2017 with initial construction starting in March 2018, Affinity Living Embankment West Towers 1 & 2 are the tallest in a collection of three towers under construction in the Greengate area of Central Manchester, an area earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years. The scheme will be home to 350 apartments when completed.[168]
Affinity Living Embankment West Tower 2 54 (177) (Estimate) 18 2021 Residential Greengate
Broadway Square, Media City Tower 1 54 (177) 17 2024 Residential Salford Quays Proposed in November 2019 with initial construction starting in September 2020, Broadway Square, Media City Tower 1 is a significant residential proposal. Part of Media City, the development is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.[169]
Regent Plaza Tower 2 54 (177) (Estimate) 18 2022 Residential Ordsall Approved in November 2016 with initial construction starting in August 2019, Regent Plaza is a major residential scheme located on Regent Road in the western gateway to Central Manchester. Regent plaza will deliver 585 apartments over five towers.[161]
30= Cornbrook Hotel Tower 1 53 (174) 17 2025 Hotel Cornbrook Approved in May 2020 with initial construction starting in November 2020, Cornbrook Hotel is a hotel development in Cornbrook in the southern gateway to Central Manchester.[170]
Maldron Hotel 53 (174) 17 2022 Hotel Oxford Road Approved in February 2019 with initial construction starting in October 2019, Maldron Hotel is a significant hotel construction located in the Oxford Road area of Central Manchester. It will deliver 278 hotel rooms when completed.[171]
The Stile, Angel Meadow 53 (174) 17 2021 Residential NOMA Approved in August 2017 with initial construction starting in May 2018, The Stile is the smallest tower in the Angel Meadow development adjacent to NOMA, an £800 million NOMA development area backed by the Co-operative Group in the northern gateway to Central Manchester. The Gate is being constructed along with its sister tower, The Gate. When both towers are complete a 128-metre tower, Angel Meadow Park, will be constructed to complete the development.[164]
33 True Student, Discovery Quay Tower 1 52 (171) 15 2021 Student Accommodation Salford Quays Approved in January 2018 with initial construction starting in June 2018 True Student, Discovery Quay Tower 1 is the larger tower in the Discovery Quay development. When completed it will be the equal fifth tallest student accommodation building in Manchester. Part of Media City, the development is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.[172]
34= 2 New Bailey Square 51 (167) 11 2021 Office Greengate Approved in October 2016 with initial construction starting in June 2017, 2 New Bailey Square is a promintent office development in the Greengate area of Central Manchester, an area earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years.[173]
Ancoats Gardens Tower 1 51 (167) 15 2021 Residential Ancoats Approved in June 2018 with initial construction starting in November 2018, Ancoats Gardens Tower 1 is the largest tower in a wider residential development in the Ancoats area of Central Manchester. The Ancoats Gardens development will be home to 150 apartments when completed.[174]
36= 4 Angel Square 50 (164) 11 2022 Office NOMA Approved in May 2019 with initial construction starting in September 2020, 4 Angel Square is a significant office development. Located adjacent to the CIS tower, One Angel Square is one of the centrepieces of the £800 million NOMA development area backed by the Co-operative Group in the northern gateway to Central Manchester.[175]
IQ, Echo Street Tower 3 50 (164) 13 2022 Residential Piccadilly Approved in June 2018 with initial construction starting in September 2019, IQ, Echo Street is a large co-living residential scheme located in the Piccadilly area of Central Manchester. The scheme will deliver 642 co-living bedrooms as well as 242 student bedrooms in an all-inclusive model.[159]
Leonardo Hotel 50 (164) 14 2022 Hotel New Islington Approved in September 2019, with initial construction starting in August 2020, Leonardo Hotel is a modernist hotel development in New Islington in the eastern side of Central Manchester. The scheme will deliver 275 hotel rooms.[176]

Approved

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

Rank Name Image Height
m (ft)
Floors Year (est.) Primary Use Location Notes
1 Trinity Tower X 213 (699) 67 2024 Residential / Retail Castlefield Approved in July 2017 Trinity Islands is a major planned development in the southern gateway to Central Manchester close to the Deansgate Square and wider Great Jackson Street skyscraper developments. Trinity islands will deliver nearly 1,400 apartments at a cost of £1.3 billion. The scheme consists of five towers with Tower X reaching a height of 213 metres making it the tallest building in Greater Manchester and tallest in the United Kingdom outside London. The Trinity Islands development was bought by Renaker in October 2018. Revised plans are expected to be made public in late 2020 with construction starting in 2021.[177]
2 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 equal sixth tallest building in Manchester. Part of Media City, the development is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.[178]
3 The Circle 154 (505) 52 2028 Residential Castlefield Approved in July 2020, The Circle is a major skyscraper proposal. When constructed it will become the equal ninth tallest building in Manchester. The Blade is part of the second phase of the Crown Street development area in the Southern end of Deansgate behind the Deansgate Square development. It will be constructed after its sister skyscraper, The Blade, and will sit alongside The Elizabeth Tower which is already under construction.[153]
4 Trinity Tower V 140 (459) 41 2024 Residential Castlefield Approved in July 2017 Trinity Islands is a major planned development in the southern gateway to Central Manchester close to the Deansgate Square and wider Great Jackson Street skyscraper developments. Trinity islands will deliver nearly 1,400 apartments at a cost of £1.3 billion. The scheme consists of five towers with Tower V reaching a height of 140 metres. The Trinity Islands development was bought by Renaker in October 2018. Revised plans are expected to be made public in late 2020 with construction starting in 2021.[177]
5 Downing Living, First Street South Tower 1 139 (456) 44 2025 Residential Castlefield Approved in September 2020, Downing Living, First Street is a major skyscraper development proposal. Consisting of four towers, Tower 1 when constructed it will become the fifteenth tallest building in Manchester. The Downing Living development is part of the wider skyscraper development area in the southern gateway to Central Manchester along with Deansgate Square and the Crown Street proposals. It will deliver over 1,100 co-living residential apartments when constructed.[179]
6= St. Michael's Tower 1 135 (443) 41 2023 Hotel / Office / Residential Central Business District Approved in June 2018, St Michael's is a major scheme consisting of two towers in the central business district of Manchester. St Michael's will include an international luxury five-star hotel featuring 216 bedrooms and 189 high-end apartments as well as 148,000 sq ft of office space. The tower will also include a stunning outdoor rooftop terrace. Construction is expected to start in summer 2020.[180]
Renaissance Hotel Tower 1 135 (443) (Estimate) 45 2027 Hotel / Residential Central Business District Approved in June 2018, the Renaissance Hotel development on Deansgate in Central Manchester is a major scheme that will deliver three new towers. Renaissance Hotel Tower 1 is the tallest of the approved towers at 45 floors. Demolition of the current hotel on the site is due in 2024 before the new scheme will commence.[181]
8= Angel Meadow Park 128 (420) 41 2024 Residential NOMA Approved in August 2017 with initial construction starting in 2021, 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.[164]
Trinity Tower Y 128 (420) 37 2024 Residential Castlefield Approved in July 2017 Trinity Islands is a major planned development in the southern gateway to Central Manchester close to the Deansgate Square and wider Great Jackson Street skyscraper developments. Trinity islands will deliver nearly 1,400 apartments at a cost of £1.3 billion. The scheme consists of five towers with Tower Y reaching a height of 128 metres. The Trinity Islands development was bought by Renaker in October 2018. Revised plans are expected to be made public in late 2020 with construction starting in 2021.[177]
10 Collier's Yard Tower 2 126 (413) (Estimate) 42 2024 Residential Greengate Approved in March 2020, Greengate Park North Tower 2 is the second largest tower in a collection of three towers in Central Manchester. It is a key development in the Greengate area of Central Manchester which has been earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years.[182]
11 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 Media City, the development is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.[178]
Collier's Yard Tower 3 123 (404) (Estimate) 41 2024 Residential Greengate Approved in March 2020, Greengate Park North Tower 3 is the smallest tower in a collection of three towers in Central Manchester. It is a key development in the Greengate area of Central Manchester which has been earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years.[183]
13 Victoria Residence Tower 1 119 (390) 37 2025 Residential NOMA Approved in September 2020, Victoria Residence Tower 1 is the tallest tower in a major residential skyscraper proposal. It is part of the £800 million NOMA development area backed by the Co-operative Group in the northern gateway to Central Manchester.[184]
14 10-12 Whitworth Street 117 (384) 35 2024 Residential Castlefield Approved in November 2015, 10-12 Whitworth Street 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.[185]
15 Anchorage Gateway, Anchorage Quay 101 (331) 31 2024 Residential Salford Quays Approved in November 2019, Anchorage Gateway in Anchorage Quay is a major planned development in Salford Quays. Anchorage Gateway is part of Media City, the development of which is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester. It will deliver nearly 400 apartments when completed. Construction is expected to start in 2021.[186]
16 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 Media City, the development is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.[178]
17 Swan Street Tower 1 98 (322) 34 2023 Residential Ancoats Approved in February 2019, Swan Street is a major planned development in the Ancoats area in the northern gateway to Central Manchester. It will deliver over 350 apartments across its two towers. Construction is expected to start in late 2020.[187]
18 Trinity Tower W 97 (318) 26 2024 Residential Castlefield Approved in July 2017 Trinity Islands is a major planned development in the southern gateway to Central Manchester close to the Deansgate Square and wider Great Jackson Street skyscraper developments. Trinity islands will deliver nearly 1,400 apartments at a cost of £1.3 billion. The scheme consists of five towers with Tower W reaching a height of 97 metres. The Trinity Islands development was bought by Renaker in October 2018. Revised plans are expected to be made public in late 2020 with construction starting in 2021.[177]
19= Transition, Great Jackson Street Tower 1 96 (315) 32 2023 Residential Castlefield Approved in May 2019, Transition, Great Jackson Street is a major planned development in the southern gateway to Central Manchester adjacent to the Deansgate Square and wider Great Jackson Street skyscraper developments. Transition consists of three towers of varying height and will deliver nearly 400 apartments when completed. Construction is expected to start in 2021.[188]
The Fairfax, Portugal Street East Tower 1 96 (315) 30 2024 Residential New Islington Approved in January 2020, 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.[189]
21 Trinity Tower Z 94 (315) 26 2024 Residential Castlefield Approved in July 2017 Trinity Islands is a major planned development in the southern gateway to Central Manchester close to the Deansgate Square and wider Great Jackson Street skyscraper developments. Trinity islands will deliver nearly 1,400 apartments at a cost of £1.3 billion. The scheme consists of five towers with Tower Z reaching a height of 94 metres. The Trinity Islands development was bought by Renaker in October 2018. Revised plans are expected to be made public in late 2020 with construction starting in 2021.[177]
22 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 Media City, the development is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.[178]
23 Hotspur House, Gloucester Street 89 (292) 29 2023 Residential Oxford Street Approved in May 2018, Hotspur House 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. Constructed is expected to start in 2021.[190]
24 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 Media City, the development is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.[178]
25 Wavelength, Furnace Quay 79 (259) 27 2023 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 Media City, the development of which is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester. It will deliver around 500 apartments when completed. Construction is expected to start in 2020.[191]
26= North View, Dantzic Street Tower 1 78 (256) 24 2024 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.[192]
Old Brewery Gardens Tower 1 78 (256) (Estimate) 26 2024 Residential Green Quarter Approved in February 2019, Old Brewery Gardens is a major planned development in the Green Quarter of Central Manchester. The scheme is currently searching for a new investor before it can be progressed further. It will deliver 375 apartments when completed. Construction is expected to start in late 2021.[193]
Transition, Great Jackson Street Tower 2 78 (256) 26 2023 Residential Castlefield Approved in May 2019, Transition, Great Jackson Street is a major planned development in the southern gateway to Central Manchester adjacent to the Deansgate Square and wider Great Jackson Street skyscraper developments. Transition consists of three towers of varying height and will deliver nearly 400 apartments when completed. Construction is expected to start in 2021.[188]
29 Victoria Residence Tower 2 77 (253) 26 2025 Residential NOMA Approved in September 2020, Victoria Residence Tower 2 is the second tallest tower in a major residential skyscraper proposal. It is part of the £800 million NOMA development area backed by the Co-operative Group in the northern gateway to Central Manchester.[194]
30 Toyoko Inn 76 (249) 23 2024 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.[195]
31 Exchange Quay Tower 1 75 (246) 23 2023 Residential Salford Quays Approved in May 2016, Exchange Quay Tower 1 is a significant residential development in Salford Quays. It is part of Media City, the development of which is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester. Current status of the scheme is unclear with little to no activity since planning approval was gained.[196]
32 Arundel Street Tower 1 74 (243) 23 2024 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.[197]
33 The Fairfax, Portugal Street East Tower 2 72 (236) 23 2024 Residential New Islington Approved in January 2020, 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.[189]
34= 20-36 High Street 71 (233) 22 2024 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. Construction is expected to start in late 2021.[198]
Stay City, 325-327 Deansgate 71 (233) 22 2024 Hotel Castlefield Approved in June 2020, 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.[199]
36= Speakers House, 39 Deansgate 69 (226) 17 2024 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.[200]
Church Street, Eccles Tower 69 (226) (Estimate) 23 2024 Residential Eccles Approved in March 2020, Church Street Tower is a modern residential proposal that will deliver 270 apartments. It will become the tallest building in the western suburb of Eccles.[201]
Old Brewery Gardens Tower 2 69 (226) (Estimate) 23 2023 Residential Green Quarter Approved in February 2019, Old Brewery Gardens is a major planned development in the Green Quarter of Central Manchester. The scheme is currently searching for a new investor before it can be progressed further. It will deliver 375 apartments when completed. Construction is expected to start in late 2021.[193]
39 Downing Living, First Street South Tower 2 68 (223) 21 2025 Residential Castlefield Approved in September 2020, Downing Living, 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.[179]
40 River Plaza, Derwent Street 67 (220) 21 2023 Residential Ordsall Approved in March 2018, River Plaza is a significant residential development located on Regent Road in the western gateway to Central Manchester. Site works began in early 2019 but development since stopped. Current status of the scheme is unclear with little activity on site.[202]
41= 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 Media City, the development is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.[178]
Renaissance Hotel Tower 2 66 (217) (Estimate) 22 2027 Hotel / Residential Central Business District Approved in June 2018, the Renaissance Hotel development on Deansgate in Central Manchester is a major scheme that will deliver three new towers. Renaissance Hotel Tower 2 is the second tallest of the approved towers at 45 floors. Demolition of the current hotel on the site is due in 2024 before the new scheme will commence.[203]
43 Gallery Gardens Tower 1, Chester Road 60 (197) 18 2024 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.[204]
44 The Republic, Plot M, Baring Street, Mayfield 59 (194) 13 2024 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 that will see a number of new office, residential and recreational developments in the coming years.[205]
45 Back Turner Street, Tower 1 58 (190) 17 2024 Residential Northern Quarter Approved in June 2019, Back Turner Street is a significant development consisting of two towers located in the Northern Quarter area of Central Manchester. Due to its proposed location in a conservation area of Central Manchester its development has been controversial with previous planning applications rejected due to its potential impact. The development will deliver 65 apartments when completed. Construction is expected to start in 2021.[206]
46 Transition, Great Jackson Street Tower 3 54 (177) 18 2023 Residential Castlefield Approved in May 2019, Transition, Great Jackson Street is a major planned development in the southern gateway to Central Manchester adjacent to the Deansgate Square and wider Great Jackson Street skyscraper developments. Transition consists of three towers of varying height and will deliver nearly 400 apartments when completed. Construction is expected to start in 2021.[188]
47 Victoria Residence Tower 3 53 (174) 18 2025 Residential NOMA Approved in September 2020, Victoria Residence Tower 3 is the smallest tower in a major residential skyscraper proposal. It is part of the £800 million NOMA development area backed by the Co-operative Group in the northern gateway to Central Manchester.[207]
48 Old Brewery Gardens Tower 3 51 (167) (Estimate) 17 2023 Residential Green Quarter Approved in February 2019, Old Brewery Gardens is a major planned development in the Green Quarter of Central Manchester. The scheme is currently searching for a new investor before it can be progressed further. It will deliver 375 apartments when completed. Construction is expected to start in late 2021.[193]
49 Meininger Hotel 50 (164) 12 2022 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[208]

Proposed

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

Rank Name Image Height
m (ft)
Floors Year (est.) Primary Use Location Notes
1 Student Castle Tower 1 168 (551) 55 2024 Student Accommodation Oxford Road Proposed in September 2018, Student Castle is a major skyscraper proposal. When constructed it will become the fifth tallest building in Manchester and the tallest purpose built student accommodation in Manchester. It is located in the Oxford Road corridor of Central Manchester.[209]
2 Northlight Tower 145 (476) 29 2025 Office St Johns Proposed in July 2019, as a replacement for the cancelled St Johns tower, Northlight Tower is a major office proposal in the heart of the new St Johns area of Central Manchester. When constructed it will become the tallest office tower in the United Kingdom outside London.[210]
3 X1 Media City II, Salford Quays Tower 1 127 (417) 41 2024 Residential Salford Quays Proposed in December 2018, X1 Media City II, located on Michigan Avenue, is a major skyscraper development proposal consisting of six towers. When constructed, Tower 1 will become the twentieth tallest building in Manchester. Part of Media City, the development is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.[211]
4 Premier Inn Site Tower 1 123 (403) (Estimate) 41 2025 Residential Castlefield Proposed in July 2019, Premier Inn Site tower developments is a significant proposal consisting of a larger residential building and a smaller office tower. The development in situated in the southern side of Central Manchester between the Great Jackson Street skyscraper framework and the Oxford Street thoroughfare. As well as a 13-storey office block it will deliver around 500 apartments when completed.[212]
5= Plot G, Great Jackson Street Tower 1 112 (367) 36 2024 Residential Castlefield Proposed in April 2019, Plot G, Great Jackson Street is 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.[213]
Gorton Street Tower, Greengate 112 (367) 36 2025 Residential Greengate Proposed in September 2019, Gorton Street Tower, Greengate is a major co-living residential skyscraper proposal. It is a key development in the Greengate area of Central Manchester which has been earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years.[214]
7 X1 Media City II, Salford Quays Tower 2 109 (358) 35 2024 Residential Salford Quays Proposed in December 2018, X1 Media City II, located on Michigan Avenue, is a major skyscraper development proposal consisting of six towers. Part of Media City, the development is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.[211]
8 VITA Water Street Tower 108 (354) (Estimate) 36 2024 Residential St John's Proposed in March 2020, VITA Water Street Tower is a major co-living residential skyscraper proposal. Situated on the site formerly earmarked for the Nickel and Dime towers, it will deliver almost 400 apartments and is a key element in the new St John's district of Central Manchester situated adjacent to Spinningfields.[215]
9 The Gasworks Tower 1 105 (344) (Estimate) 35 2024 Residential NOMA Proposed in August 2020, The Gasworks is a major proposal 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.[216]
10= Plot G, Great Jackson Street Tower 2 97 (318) 31 2024 Residential Castlefield Proposed in April 2019, Plot G, Great Jackson Street is 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.[213]
X1 Media City II, Salford Quays Tower 3 97 (318) 31 2024 Residential Salford Quays Proposed in December 2018, X1 Media City II, located on Michigan Avenue, is a major skyscraper development proposal consisting of six towers. Part of Media City, the development is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.[211]
12 Heyrod Street Tower 78 (256) 25 2026 Residential New Islington Proposed in May 2020, Heyrod Street Tower is a residential tower delivering 350 apartments. It lies in Piccadilly as part of the Portugal Street East regeneration area.[217]
13 Fortis Quay Tower 2 74 (243) 24 2025 Residential Salford Quays Proposed in December 2020, Fortis Quay Tower 2 is a residential tower proposal adjacent to Fortis Quay Tower 1 in Salford Quays. As part of the proposal there will be a demolition of existing buildings Furnass House and Customs House.[218]
14 Victoria House, Great Ancoats Street 72 (236) 24 2024 Residential Ancoats Proposed in November 2018, Victoria House, Great Ancoats Street is a significant residential development that will deliver 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.[219]
15 1 Albert Street, Eccles Tower 66 (217) (Estimate) 22 2024 Residential Eccles Proposed in September 2019, 1 Albert Street Tower is a modern residential proposal that will deliver 150 apartments. It will become the second tallest building in the western suburb of Eccles.[220]
16= Fortis Quay Tower 3 65 (213) 21 2025 Residential Salford Quays Proposed in December 2020, Fortis Quay Tower 3 is a residential tower proposal adjacent to Fortis Quay Tower 1 in Salford Quays. As part of the proposal there will be a demolition of existing buildings Furnass House and Customs House.[221]
Premier Inn Site Tower 2 65 (213) (Estimate) 13 2025 Office Castlefield Proposed in July 2019, Premier Inn Site tower developments is a significant proposal consisting of a larger residential building and a smaller office tower. The development in situated in the southern side of Central Manchester between the Great Jackson Street skyscraper framework and the Oxford Street thoroughfare. As well as a 13-storey office block it will deliver around 500 apartments when completed.[212]
18= One North Parade 64 (210) 16 2026 Office Spinningfields Proposed in November 2020, One North Parade is a nature inspired office proposal in the Spinngfields area of Central Manchester.[222]
Plot 9a, First Street 64 (210) 17 2024 Hotel / Office Castlefield Proposed in November 2018, Plot 9a, First Street is a 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 an 11 floors of office space and 205 hotel rooms when completed.[223]
Ralli Quays Tower 1 64 (210) (Estimate) 16 2025 Hotel New Bailey Proposed in May 2020 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.[224]
21= Baring Street Tower 61 (200) 13 2025 Office Piccadilly Proposed in February 2020, Baring Street Tower is a significant office proposal. It is located in the Mayfield area of Piccadilly and part of a wider scheme for Mayfield that will see a number of new office, residential and recreational developments in the coming years.[225]
Plot A3 New Bailey 61 (200) 15 2026 Office New Bailey Proposed in November 2020, Plot A3 New Bailey, is a significant planned office development in the New Bailey area of Central Manchester.[226]
23 4 New Bailey 59 (194) 13 2025 Office New Bailey Proposed in May 2020, 4 New Bailey is a significant planned office development in the New Bailey area of Central Manchester.[227]
24 29 Shudehill 57 (187) (Estimate) 19 2024 Residential Northern Quarter Proposed in February 2019, 29 Shudehill is a significant and controversial 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.[228]
25 Ralli Quays Tower 2 56 (184) (Estimate) 14 2025 Office New Bailey Proposed in May 2020 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.[229]
26 The Gasworks Tower 2 54 (177) (Estimate) 18 2024 Residential NOMA Proposed in August 2020, The Gasworks is a major proposal 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.[230]

List: Unbuilt

Unbuilt

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

Rank Name Image Height
m (ft)
Floors Year (est.) Primary Use Location Notes
1 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.
2 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.[231]
3 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.[232]
4 Greengate Tower 179 (587) 62 2009 Residential Greengate Proposed in 2006, Greengate Tower was a major skyscraper proposed for the Greengate area of Central Manchester. 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.[233]
5 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.[234]
6= Canopus Tower A 160 (525) 36 2008 Residential Greengate Proposed in 2006, Canopus was a major £180m development project consisting of two towers in the Greengate area of Central Manchester. The tallest tower would have reached 160 metres to become one of the tallest in Greater Manchester and would have featured a luxury rooftop swimming pool. The towers were cancelled in the wake of economic recession.[235]
Albany Crown Tower 160 (525) 54 2010 Hotel / Office / Residential Piccadilly Proposed in 2005, Albany Crown Tower was an ambitious 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.[236]
8 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.[237]
9 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 metre 1 Spinningfields development.[238]
10 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.[239]
11 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.[240]
12 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.[241]
13= 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.[242]
Nickel 115 (337) 36 2019 Residential St John's
15= 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 metre 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.[243]
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, two miles 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.[244]
17 Canopus Tower B 109 (358) 31 2008 Residential Greengate Proposed in 2006, Canopus was a major £180m development project consisting of two towers in the Greengate area of Central Manchester. The smaller tower would have reached 109 metres to become one of the tallest in Greater Manchester. The towers were cancelled in the wake of economic recession.[245]
18 Vista Tower, Clippers Quay 107 (351) 34 2024 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.[246]
19 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.[247]
20 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.[248]
21= Vivo Tower C 89 (292) 29 2009 Residential Castlefield Proposed in 2005, Vivo Tower C was the equal 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.[249]
Vivo Tower E 89 (292) 29 2009 Residential Castlefield Proposed in 2005, Vivo Tower E was the equal 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.[250]
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.[251]
24= 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.[252][253][254][255]
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
28 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.[256]
29 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.[257]
30 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 situated in the Castlefield area of Central Manchester and replace it with a modern hotel block. The scheme was eventually scrapped.[258]
31= 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.[259]
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.[260]
33 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.[261]
34 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 Central Manchester. The project was cancelled in 2008 before construction begun in the wake of economic recession.[262]
35 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 metre St Michael's Tower was subsequently approved in 2018.[247]
36 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 metre Astley House in the central business district go Central Manchester and replace it with a 76-metre office block. The proposal was soon abandoned although plans remain to either demolish or redevelop the site due to its prime location[263]
37 Holt Town Tower 1 75 (246) 25 2012 Residential Holt Town Proposed in 2007, Holt Town development was an ambitious £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.[264]
38 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.[265]
39= 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.[266]
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.[267]
41= 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.[268]
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.[269]
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.[270]
44= 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.[271]
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.[272]
46 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 a 93-metre tower which was completed in 2018.[273]
47= 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.[274]
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.[275]
49 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.[276]
50 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.[277]
51 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.[278]
52= 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.[279]
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 south west of Central Manchester. The scheme was cancelled before construction began due to a lack of funds in the wake of economic recession.[280]
54 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 Central Manchester. The project was cancelled in 2008 before construction begun in the wake of economic recession.[281]
55= 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.[282]
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.[283]
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.[284]
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.[285]
59= 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.[286]
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.[287]
61 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.[288]
62 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.[289]
63= 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 Central Manchester. The project was cancelled in 2008 before construction begun in the wake of economic recession.[290]
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.[291]

Demolished

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

Rank Name Image Height
m (ft)
Floors Year (est.) Year Demolished (est.) Primary Use Location Notes
1 Manchester Assize Courts 85 (279) 7 1864 1957 Government Strangeways Manchester Assize Courts was a venetian gothic building housing law courts constructed in the middle of the 19th century. When it was completed it held the title of the tallest building in Manchester for thirteen years until Manchester Town Hall was completed. It was damaged beyond repair during the Manchester Blitz and demolished in 1957 after World War II.[292]
2 Mathematics Tower 75 (246) 18 1968 2005 University Chorlton-On-Medlock The Mathematics Tower was a brutalist building situated in the Oxford Road area of Central Manchester and housed the Mathematics Department of the Victoria University of Manchester and briefly the newly amalgamated University of Manchester from 1968 to 2004. The building consisted of a three-storey podium and an 18-storey 75 metre tower. It was demolished in 2005 as the maths department moved to the Alan Turing Building.[293]
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.[294]
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.[295]
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.[296]

Timeline

Timeline of tallest buildings and structures

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

Years Tallest Name Image Height
m (ft)
Floors Year (est.) Primary Use Location Notes
1848-1858 (10 Years) Salford Cathedral 73 (240) N/A 1848 Place Of Worship Blackfriars Was the tallest building in Greater Manchester upon its completion in 1848. Salford Cathedral is still a prominent building on the East Lancashire Road approaching Central Manchester.[37]
1858-1864 (6 Years) Church Of St Mary 74 (241) N/A 1858 Place Of Worship Hulme The Church of Saint Mary in the southern suburb of Hulme was the tallest building in Manchester when it was completed in 1858 for 6 years until the Manchester Assize Courts were constructed in 1864.[35]
1864-1877 (13 Years) Manchester Assize Courts 85 (279) 7 1864 Government Strangeways Manchester Assize Courts was a venetian gothic building housing law courts constructed in the middle of the 19th century. When it was completed it held the title of the tallest building in Manchester for thirteen years until Manchester Town Hall was completed. It was damaged beyond repair during the Manchester Blitz and demolished in 1957 after World War II.[292]
1877-1962 (85 Years) Manchester Town Hall Clock Tower 87 (285) N/A 1877 Government Central Business District Manchester Town Hall was the tallest building in Manchester for 85 years from 1877 until the CIS Tower was completed in 1962. Manchester Town Hall remains a prominent focal point in the city.[24]
1962-1965 (3 Years) CIS Tower 118 (387) 25 1962 Office NOMA The eighth tallest building in Manchester and tenth tallest outside London. Currently the forty-eighth tallest by height in the United Kingdom. The CIS tower was the United Kingdom's tallest building upon completion and currently the second tallest office building outside London.[10]

The CIS Tower remains the tallest constructed building in the northern part of Central Manchester and a key element in the skyline in the northern gateway to the city.

1965-2006 (41 Years) City Tower 123 (404) 30 1965 Office Central Business District The sixth tallest building in Manchester and eighth tallest outside London. Currently the fortieth tallest by height in the United Kingdom. City Tower is still currently the tallest office building outside London. Roof height reaches 107 m (351 ft).[8]

Due to its age and positioning in the heart of Central Manchester, City Tower is one of the most recognisable buildings in the city.

2006-2018 (12 Years) Beetham Tower 169 (554) 47 2006 Hotel / Residential Castlefield The second tallest building in Manchester and second tallest outside London. Currently the twelfth tallest by height in the United Kingdom. Roof height reaches 157 m (515 ft).[3]

When completed in 2006, Beetham Tower was by far the tallest building in Central Manchester and a focal point in the key Deansgate area thoroughfare. Due to its size and its prominent shape, Beetham Tower is already considered an iconic development for the city.

2018–Present Deansgate Square South Tower 201 (659) 65 2018 Residential Castlefield The tallest building in Manchester and tallest outside London. Currently the tenth tallest by height and fourth highest floor count in the United Kingdom.[2]

South Tower is the most prominent development of the Deansgate Square collection of skyscrapers constructed by Renaker and a key part of the envisioned southern gateway to Central Manchester.

Future tallest

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

Rank Name Image Height
m (ft)
Floors Year Primary Use Location Notes
1 Trinity Tower X 213 (699) 67 2024 Residential / Retail Castlefield Approved in July 2017 Trinity Islands is a major planned development in the southern gateway to Central Manchester close to the Deansgate Square and wider Great Jackson Street skyscraper developments. Trinity islands will deliver nearly 1,400 apartments at a cost of £1.3 billion. The scheme consists of five towers with Tower X reaching a height of 213 metres making it the tallest building in Greater Manchester and tallest in the United Kingdom outside London. The Trinity Islands development was bought by Renaker in October 2018. Revised plans are expected to be made public in late 2020 with construction starting in 2021.[177]
2 Deansgate Square South Tower 201 (659) 65 2018 Residential Castlefield The tallest building in Manchester and tallest outside London. Currently the fifth tallest by height and second highest floor count in the United Kingdom.[2]

South Tower is the most prominent development of the Deansgate Square collection of skyscrapers constructed by Renaker and a key part of the envisioned southern gateway to Central Manchester.

3 One Heritage Tower 173 (568) 55 2024 Residential Greengate Approved in January 2020, with initial construction starting in September 2020, One Heritage Tower is a major skyscraper development. When constructed it will become the third tallest building in Manchester. It is a key development in the Greengate area of Central Manchester which has been earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years.[151]
4 Beetham Tower 169 (554) 47 2006 Hotel / Residential Castlefield The second tallest building in Manchester and second tallest outside London. Currently the eleventh tallest by height in the United Kingdom. Roof height reaches 157 m (515 ft).[3]

When completed in 2006, Beetham Tower was by far the tallest building in Central Manchester and a focal point in the key Deansgate area thoroughfare. Due to its size and its prominent shape, Beetham Tower is already considered an iconic development for the city.

5 Student Castle Tower 1 168 (551) 55 2024 Student Accommodation Oxford Road Proposed in September 2018, Student Castle is a major skyscraper proposal. When constructed it will become the fifth tallest building in Manchester and the tallest purpose built student accommodation in Manchester. It is located in the Oxford Road corridor of Central Manchester.[209]
6= Deansgate Square East Tower 158 (518) 50 2019 Residential Castlefield The third tallest building in Manchester and third tallest outside London. Currently the fourteenth tallest by height in the United Kingdom.[4]

East tower is the second tallest development of the Deansgate Square collection of skyscrapers constructed by Renaker and a key part of the envisioned southern gateway to Central Manchester.

Cotton Quay, Salford Quays Tower 1 158 (518) 48 2028 Residential Salford Quays Proposed in November 2019, Cotton Quay is a major skyscraper development proposal consisting of six towers. When constructed, Tower 1 will become the equal sixth tallest building in Manchester. Part of Media City, the development is part of wider ambitious plans to transform Salford Quays into a major commerce and entertainment area of Greater Manchester.[178]
8 Greengate Park North Tower 1 155 (509) 52 2024 Residential Greengate Approved in March 2020, with initial construction starting in August 2020, Greengate Park North Tower 1 is the largest tower in a collection of three towers in Central Manchester. When constructed it will become the eighth tallest building in Manchester. It is a key development in the Greengate area of Central Manchester which has been earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years.[297]
9= The Blade 154 (505) 52 2024 Residential Castlefield Approved in July 2020, with initial construction starting in September 2020, The Blade is a major skyscraper proposal. When constructed it will become the equal ninth tallest building in Manchester. The Blade is part of the second phase of the Crown Street development area in the Southern end of Deansgate behind the Deansgate Square development. It will be constructed before its sister skyscraper, The Circle, and will sit alongside The Elizabeth Tower which is already under construction.[153]
The Circle 154 (505) 52 2028 Residential Castlefield Approved in July 2020, The Circle is a major skyscraper proposal. When constructed it will become the equal ninth tallest building in Manchester. The Blade is part of the second phase of the Crown Street development area in the Southern end of Deansgate behind the Deansgate Square development. It will be constructed after its sister skyscraper, The Blade, and will sit alongside The Elizabeth Tower which is already under construction.[153]
11 Elizabeth Tower 153 (502) 52 2020 Residential Castlefield Approved in June 2018, with initial construction starting in August 2018, Elizabeth Tower is a major skyscraper development under construction by Renaker construction. Located in the southern gateway to Central Manchester, in close proximity to Deansgate Square, Elizabeth tower will become the fourth tallest building in Manchester when completed in 2020. Elizabeth tower features a rooftop bar and a 44th floor swimming pool as well as a gym and spa for private residents.[5]
12 Northlight Tower 145 (476) 29 2025 Office St Johns Proposed in July 2019, as a replacement for the cancelled St Johns tower, Northlight Tower is a major office proposal in the heart of the new St Johns area of Central Manchester. When constructed it will become the tallest office tower in the United Kingdom outside London.[298]
13 Deansgate Square West Tower 141 (463) 44 2018 Residential Castlefield The fourth tallest building in Manchester and fourth tallest outside London. Currently the twenty-fifth tallest by height in the United Kingdom.[6]

West Tower was the first completed development of the Deansgate Square collection of skyscrapers constructed by Renaker and a key part of the envisioned southern gateway to Central Manchester.

14 Trinity Tower V 140 (459) 41 2024 Residential Castlefield Approved in July 2017 Trinity Islands is a major planned development in the southern gateway to Central Manchester close to the Deansgate Square and wider Great Jackson Street skyscraper developments. Trinity islands will deliver nearly 1,400 apartments at a cost of £1.3 billion. The scheme consists of five towers with Tower V reaching a height of 140 metres. The Trinity Islands development was bought by Renaker in October 2018. Revised plans are expected to be made public in late 2020 with construction starting in 2021.[177]
15 Downing Living, First Street South Tower 1 139 (456) 44 2025 Residential Castlefield Proposed in October 2019, Downing Living, First Street is a major skyscraper development proposal. Consisting of four towers, Tower 1 when constructed it will become the fifteenth tallest building in Manchester. The Downing Living development is part of the wider skyscraper development area in the southern gateway to Central Manchester along with Deansgate Square and the Crown Street proposals. It will deliver over 1,100 co-living residential apartments when constructed.[179]
16 Viadux Tower 1 136 (446) 40 2024 Residential Central Business District Approved in July 2017 with initial construction starting in June 2020,, Viadux is a major scheme consisting of two towers adjacent to the Beetham Tower in the southern gateway to Central Manchester. The two buildings are connected by a landscaped terrace with the larger tower for residential use while the smaller tower is for office use. Viadux bridges the Metrolink Tram service.[154]
17= St. Michael's Tower 1 135 (443) 41 2023 Hotel / Office / Residential Central Business District Approved in June 2018, St Michael's is a major scheme consisting of two towers in the central business district of Manchester. St Michael's will include an international luxury five-star hotel featuring 216 bedrooms and 189 high-end apartments as well as 148,000 sq ft of office space. The tower will also include a stunning outdoor rooftop terrace. Construction is expected to start in summer 2020.[180]
Renaissance Hotel Tower 1 135 (443) (Estimate) 45 2027 Hotel / Residential Central Business District Approved in June 2018, the Renaissance Hotel development on Deansgate in Central Manchester is a major scheme that will deliver three new towers. Renaissance Hotel Tower 1 is the tallest of the approved towers at 45 floors. Demolition of the current hotel on the site is due in 2024 before the new scheme will commence.[299]
19 Anaconda Cut 130 (428) 44 2018 Residential Greengate The fifth tallest building in Manchester and sixth tallest outside London. Currently the thirty-first tallest by height in the United Kingdom.[7]

100 Greengate (Anaconda Cut) is a key development in the Greengate area of Central Manchester which has been earmarked as an area of intense development in the coming years.

20= Angel Meadow Park 128 (420) 41 2024 Residential NOMA Approved in August 2017 with initial construction starting in 2021, 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.[164]
Trinity Tower Y 128 (420) 37 2024 Residential Castlefield Approved in July 2017 Trinity Islands is a major planned development in the southern gateway to Central Manchester close to the Deansgate Square and wider Great Jackson Street skyscraper developments. Trinity islands will deliver nearly 1,400 apartments at a cost of £1.3 billion. The scheme consists of five towers with Tower Y reaching a height of 128 metres. The Trinity Islands development was bought by Renaker in October 2018. Revised plans are expected to be made public in late 2020 with construction starting in 2021.[177]

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  133. "Civic Centre, Oldham | 158412 | EMPORIS".
  134. "No.1 Marsden Street, Manchester | 150323 | EMPORIS".
  135. "Holland Rise, Rochdale | 158419 | EMPORIS".
  136. "Mardyke, Rochdale | 158420 | EMPORIS".
  137. "Underwood, Rochdale | 158421 | EMPORIS".
  138. "West Point, Stretford | 158433 | EMPORIS".
  139. "82 King Street, Manchester | 149248 | EMPORIS".
  140. "Vallea Court, Manchester | 244705 | EMPORIS".
  141. "Place North West | Peel and Glenbrook reveal Cornbrook hotel and resi plans". 29 November 2017.
  142. "Lincoln Towers, Stockport | 388577 | EMPORIS".
  143. "Millbrook Towers, Stockport | 388576 | EMPORIS".
  144. "Mottram Towers, Stockport | 388575 | EMPORIS".
  145. "Ratcliffe Towers, Stockport | 388574 | EMPORIS".
  146. "Hollywood Towers, Stockport | 388578 | EMPORIS".
  147. "Nine Acre Court, Salford | 149886 | EMPORIS".
  148. "Hexagon Tower, Manchester | 313693 | EMPORIS".
  149. "Parkway Gate Block 2, Manchester | 271006 | EMPORIS".
  150. "Holiday Inn Manchester - MediaCityUK, Salford | 1260622 | EMPORIS".
  151. "Place North West | Plans in for Salford's tallest tower". 26 September 2019.
  152. "Trio of huge Salford towers set to be given green light". 29 February 2020.
  153. "Place North West | Renaker unveils second phase of Manchester's Crown Street". 28 November 2019.
  154. "Viadux". SimpsonHaugh.
  155. "Place North West | Vita picks Manchester for first co-living block". 22 October 2019.
  156. Group, Elliot. "Elliot Group – The Residence".
  157. "Place North West | Vita picks Manchester for first co-living block". 22 October 2019.
  158. Robson, Sheppard. "Sheppard Robson-designed £185m New Victoria scheme achieves planning - Practice News". Sheppard Robson.
  159. Robson, Sheppard. "Echo street co-living scheme in Manchester gets the green light - Practice News". Sheppard Robson.
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  161. "Regent Plaza Manchester City Centre Development 1 & 2 Beds available".
  162. "Members' allowances scheme". publicaccess.salford.gov.uk.
  163. "Place North West | Green light for Outwood Wharf phase two". 5 November 2018.
  164. Digital, Halogen. "Angel Meadow".
  165. "Circle Square. Manchester's most intriguing new neighbourhood". circlesquaremanchester.com.
  166. "Place North West | Salboy submits Queen Street apartment scheme". 15 January 2020.
  167. "One Lord Street". fortisgroupholdings.co.uk.
  168. "Select Property Affinity Living Embankment West".
  169. "Future Developments".
  170. "Manchester.Gov.UK". 21 May 2020.
  171. "Maldron Hotel, Charles Street". SimpsonHaugh.
  172. "Salford | true". www.truestudent.com.
  173. "Two New Bailey Square | New Bailey".
  174. "4 Angel Square". SimpsonHaugh.
  175. "Place North West | Work set to begin at Leonardo Hotel". 14 August 2019.
  176. "Place North West | Renaker buys Trinity Islands from Allied London". 2 October 2018.
  177. "Place North West | Plans in for £365m Cotton Quay". 14 November 2019.
  178. "Place North West | Downing plots 2020 start for 44-storey co-living tower". 30 October 2019.
  179. "Our St Michael's project has been approved and now has planning permission". 20 June 2018.
  180. "Our St Michael's project has been approved and now has planning permission". 27 February 2020.
  181. "Trio of huge Salford towers set to be given green light". 29 February 2020.
  182. "Trio of huge Salford towers set to be given green light". 29 February 2020.
  183. "Place North West | FEC Plots Victoria Riverside Towers". 16 March 2020.
  184. "10-12 Whitworth Street West, Manchester". 5plus architects.
  185. Road, One Darnley (25 January 2020). "Salford City Council grants unanimous Outline…". Chapman Taylor.
  186. "Swan House". SimpsonHaugh.
  187. "Transition - DeTrafford Housing Developers in Manchester". DeTrafford.
  188. "121099/FO/2018 | Construction of two residential buildings (Use Class C3) comprising Block 1 (29 storeys) (224 apartments (4 x 1 bed 1 person, 52 x 1 bed 2 person, 64 x 2 bed 3 person and 104 x 2 bed 4 person) 25% 1 bed and 75 % 2 bed) Block 2 (23 storeys) (264 apartments 44 x1 bed 1 person, 44 x 1 bed 2 person, 92 x 2 bed 3 person and 84 x 2 bed 4 person) (33% 1 bed and 67%% 2 bed) with a linked central podium, to deliver 488 units, shared amenity space, 27 car parking spaces, 492 cycle spaces, landscaping (including new public park) , lighting, highways and associated works following demolition of existing buildings and structures. | Land At Portugal Street East Manchester M1 2WX". pa.manchester.gov.uk.
  189. "Place North West | Hodder unveils plans for Hotspur Press". 23 May 2018.
  190. "Wavelength - DeTrafford Housing Developers in Manchester". DeTrafford.
  191. "Place North West | Leftfield's 24-storey Manchester tower finally secures consent". 29 October 2019.
  192. "Place North West | Prosperity searches for Old Brewery Gardens investor". 1 July 2019.
  193. "Place North West | FEC Plots Victoria Riverside Towers". 16 March 2020.
  194. "Place North West | Toyoko Inn designs rejigged as start nears". 22 October 2019.
  195. "Members' allowances scheme". publicaccess.salford.gov.uk.
  196. "Arundel Street". SimpsonHaugh.
  197. "20-36 High Street Manchester". www.highstreetmanchester.co.uk.
  198. "Place North West | Ask unveils 21-storey Deansgate tower". 4 October 2018.
  199. "Place North West | Kames reveals 17-storey Manchester office plan". 21 November 2019.
  200. "Place North West | Plans unveiled for 23-storey Eccles tower". 11 December 2018.
  201. "River Plaza Derwent Street". Forshaw Group.
  202. "Our St Michael's project has been approved and now has planning permission". 27 February 2020.
  203. "Gallery Gardens - DeTrafford Housing Developers in Manchester". DeTrafford.
  204. "125248/FO/2019 | Erection of 13 storey building (including ground and mezzanine) comprising office space (Use Class B1) above flexible uses at ground and mezzanine levels (Class A1 (Shop), A2 (Financial and Professional Services), A3 (Café and Restaurant), A4 (Drinking Establishment) /D1 (Art Gallery, Museum and Conference & Training Centre)/D2 (Cinema)/ Theatre (Sui Generis)) with rooftop amenity spaces and external terrace levels, internal ancillary storage spaces for waste, cycles, rooftop plant, back of house functions and associated landscaping works. | Land Adjacent To Mancunian Way (former Mayfield Goods Yard) Baring Street Office 2 Manchester M1 2AD". pa.manchester.gov.uk.
  205. "Place North West | PLANNING | Arundel Street and Back Turner Street approved". 28 June 2019.
  206. "Place North West | FEC Plots Victoria Riverside Towers". 16 March 2020.
  207. "MEININGER Hotels goes Manchester - MEININGER Hotel Group". www.meininger-hotels.com.
  208. "Place North West | Tweaks made to Student Castle tower plans". 13 June 2019.
  209. "Place North West | Allied London reveal replacement for 54 storey tower". 31 July 2019.
  210. "Place North West | Peel brings forward MediaCity's tallest tower". 4 December 2018.
  211. "Place North West | GALLERY | Details revealed of next phase of First Street". 17 July 2019.
  212. "Place North West | Hodder reveals latest Great Jackson Street proposals". 4 April 2019.
  213. "Place North West | Land deal paves way for 36-storey Salford co-living tower". 5 September 2019.
  214. "Place North West | Vita lines up second water street tower". 11 March 2020.
  215. "Place North West | MCR's gasworks takes shape". 12 August 2020.
  216. "heyrodpicaddilyeast consultation". 10 May 2020.
  217. "Developer rows back on Fortis Quay office-to-resi". 20 December 2020.
  218. "Victoria House, New Development Announced !". Forshaw Group. 16 November 2018.
  219. "Place North West | Plans in for Albert Street tower". 9 September 2019.
  220. "Developer rows back on Fortis Quay office-to-resi". 20 December 2020.
  221. "Plans revealed for nature-inspired city centre office building". thebusinessdesk.com.
  222. "Plot 9A, First Street, Manchester". 5plus architects.
  223. "LGIM eyes summer submission for Ralli Quays". Place North West.
  224. "Flintoff's property company plots 22-storey Manchester office". reactnews.com.
  225. "Application Documents". Salford.Gov.UK.
  226. "BT picks New Bailey for 200,000 sq ft Manchester office". Place North West.
  227. "Place North West | Salboy tries again at Shudehill". 27 February 2019.
  228. "LGIM eyes summer submission for Ralli Quays". Place North West.
  229. "Place North West | MCR's gasworks takes shape". 12 August 2020.
  230. "Place North West | Ballymore brings stalled skyscraper site to market". 28 June 2016.
  231. "Vector Arena Tower, Manchester | 102006 | EMPORIS".
  232. "Canopus, Salford | 225682 | EMPORIS".
  233. "Place North West | Allied pulls 54-storey tower at St John's". 16 January 2019.
  234. "Canopus Tower A, Salford | 294014 | EMPORIS".
  235. "Albany collapse threatens tower bid". 10 May 2010.
  236. "Vivo Tower D, Manchester | 322119 | EMPORIS".
  237. "1 Hardman Square, Manchester | 178647 | EMPORIS".
  238. "Urban Splash Development, Manchester - Building #1723". 19 August 2014. Archived from the original on 19 August 2014.
  239. "Building - 5286 - Whiteworth Street West - Manchester". 22 September 2007. Archived from the original on 22 September 2007.
  240. "Zararchie Tower, Manchester | 287991 | EMPORIS".
  241. "Place North West | Allied London partners with Vita at Enterprise City". 31 May 2019.
  242. "Quay Street Tower, Manchester | 150204 | EMPORIS".
  243. "Modus Properties Tower, Manchester | 209374 | EMPORIS".
  244. "Canopus Tower B, Salford | 294015 | EMPORIS".
  245. "Place North West | SimpsonHaugh reveals 34-storey Clippers Quay tower". 1 February 2018.
  246. correspondent, Josh Halliday North of England (15 March 2017). "Gary Neville pulls plan for twin Manchester towers after backlash" via www.theguardian.com.
  247. "Vivo Tower B, Manchester | 322120 | EMPORIS".
  248. "Vivo Tower C, Manchester | 322121 | EMPORIS".
  249. "Vivo Tower E, Manchester | 322122 | EMPORIS".
  250. "Sharp Street Tower 1, Manchester | 298771 | EMPORIS".
  251. "Man Yoo Tower 1, Salford | 254266 | EMPORIS".
  252. "Man Yoo Tower 2, Salford | 254263 | EMPORIS".
  253. "Man Yoo Tower 3, Salford | 254264 | EMPORIS".
  254. "Man Yoo Tower 4, Salford | 254267 | EMPORIS".
  255. "The Regent, Manchester | 253692 | EMPORIS".
  256. "Adelphi Street Development, Salford | 254279 | EMPORIS".
  257. "Ramada Residential Tower, Manchester | 208339 | EMPORIS".
  258. "Fresh Phase 3, Salford | 287993 | EMPORIS".
  259. "The Manchester, Manchester | 310908 | EMPORIS".
  260. "The Beacon Block 1, Salford | 254277 | EMPORIS".
  261. "Paloma Tower 1, Salford | 294108 | EMPORIS".
  262. "Allied London to bring Astley & Byrom House 'back to life'". Confidentials.
  263. "Place North West | Pollard Yard container scheme set for Manchester". 30 October 2018.
  264. "Chapeltown Street Development Block D, Manchester | 319991 | EMPORIS".
  265. "24 Mount Street, Manchester | 1240621 | EMPORIS".
  266. "The Regent, Salford | 293988 | EMPORIS".
  267. "Grand Central, Manchester | 149246 | EMPORIS".
  268. "Mill 1, Manchester | 149245 | EMPORIS".
  269. "The Lowry Tower 3, Salford | 293987 | EMPORIS".
  270. "Lee House Extension, Manchester | 208338 | EMPORIS".
  271. "Clippers Quay Tower, Salford | 294032 | EMPORIS".
  272. "Axis, Manchester | 293536 | EMPORIS".
  273. "Stratus, Manchester | 226608 | EMPORIS".
  274. "Sarah Tower, Manchester | 225683 | EMPORIS".
  275. "New East Village Tower, Manchester | 255380 | EMPORIS".
  276. "The Crescent Block 5, Salford | 255382 | EMPORIS".
  277. "Yotel Hotel, Manchester | 1244226 | EMPORIS".
  278. "Faber Street Tower 1, Manchester | 313657 | EMPORIS".
  279. "Derwent Street Development, Salford | 294107 | EMPORIS".
  280. "Pomona Island Block 5, Manchester | 287986 | EMPORIS".
  281. "Dalton Street Development Block A, Manchester | 313667 | EMPORIS".
  282. "Inacity East Building, Manchester | 253691 | EMPORIS".
  283. "2-4 Chester Road, Manchester | 204074 | EMPORIS".
  284. "City Lofts Tower Manchester, Manchester | 250309 | EMPORIS".
  285. "Faber Street Block B, Manchester | 313658 | EMPORIS".
  286. "The Crescent Block 8, Salford | 255383 | EMPORIS".
  287. "Sharp Street Tower 2, Manchester | 298772 | EMPORIS".
  288. "Budding View, Manchester | 184281 | EMPORIS".
  289. "Pomona Island Block 4, Manchester | 287987 | EMPORIS".
  290. "Place North West | FEC accelerates Northern Gateway land acquisition". 19 June 2019.
  291. "Lost buildings of Manchester: Assize Courts". Confidentials.
  292. "The University of Manchester's Maths Tower". manchesterhistory.net.
  293. Day, Rebecca (9 September 2018). "How the B of the Bang ended with a whimper". men.
  294. "Sunnyside Court, Salford | 149887 | EMPORIS".
  295. "Fujitsu Tower, Manchester | 313692 | EMPORIS".
  296. "Trio of huge Salford towers set to be given green light". 29 February 2020.
  297. "Place North West | Allied London reveal replacement for 54 storey tower". 31 July 2019.
  298. "Our St Michael's project has been approved and now has planning permission". 27 February 2020.
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