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The BT Tower, completed in 1964 at 177 metres tall
The BT Tower, completed in 1964 at 177 metres tall
30 St Mary Axe "the Gherkin", completed in 2004 at 180 metres tall
The Gherkin, completed in 2003 at 180 metres tall
The Shard, completed in 2012 at 309.6 metres tall
The Shard, completed in 2012 at 309.6 metres tall
Arguably London's three most famous skyscrapers

St Paul's Cathedral, built in 1710, was the tallest building in London at 111 metres (364 ft) until it was overtaken in 1963 by the Millbank Tower at 118 metres (387 ft), which in turn was overtaken by the BT Tower which topped out at 177 metres (581 ft) tall in 1964. In the 1960s and 1970s several high-rise buildings were built, located sporadically, mostly in the western side of Central London with some in the City of London. The first true "skyscrapers" to be built in London were the NatWest Tower (now called Tower 42) which was completed in 1980 in the City of London at 183 metres (600 ft) tall and One Canada Square which was completed in 1991 at 235 metres (771 ft) and formed the centrepiece of the Canary Wharf development.

The 2000s saw a boom in skyscraper building, mostly in the City of London and Canary Wharf. However, since 2010, the tallest building in London has been The Shard at London Bridge, which was topped out at 309.6 metres (1,016 ft) in 2012. There are more tall buildings planned for the City and Canary Wharf, but there are also clusters emerging in other districts of London including: Stratford, the South Bank, Elephant and Castle, Vauxhall, Nine Elms, Islington, Lewisham as well as in places in Outer London such as Croydon.

As of 2022, there are 121 buildings or structures that are at least 100 metres (328 ft) tall in the Greater London metropolitan area, with 24 of these being in the City of London and 27 being in the Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs district. The Greater London metropolitan area contains the second most skyscrapers of any city in Europe. There are 56 skyscrapers in Greater London that reach a roof height of at least 150 metres (492 ft), with 77 in Moscow, 23 in the Paris Metropolitan Area, 18 in Frankfurt, 12 in Warsaw, 7 in Manchester, 6 in Madrid, along with 5 in Milan and Rotterdam.

History

Medieval and early modern period

The history of tall structures in London began with the completion of the 27-metre (89 ft) White Tower, a part of the Tower of London, in 1098. The first structure to surpass a height of 100 metres (328 ft) was the Old St Paul's Cathedral. Completed in 1310, it stood at a height of 150 metres (492 ft). St Paul's was the world's tallest structure until 1311, when its height was surpassed by Lincoln Cathedral in Lincoln. It regained the title when the spire of Lincoln Cathedral fell in 1549.

Although the spire of the Old St Paul's was destroyed by lightning in 1561, it still stood as the tallest structure in London, while the world's tallest structure became Strasbourg Cathedral in Strasbourg, France. St Paul's was severely damaged by the Great Fire of London in 1666. The title of the tallest structure in London passed to Southwark Cathedral, which stands at a height of 50 metres (164 ft) and no structure in London again rose above 100 metres until 1710, when the current St Paul's Cathedral was completed at 111 metres (364 ft), becoming London's tallest building.

19th century

Few skyscrapers were built in London before the late 20th century, owing to restrictions on building heights originally imposed by the London Building Act of 1894, which followed the construction of the 14-storey Queen Anne's Mansions. Though restrictions have long since been eased, strict regulations remain to preserve protected views, especially those of St Paul's, the Tower of London and Palace of Westminster, as well as to comply with the requirements of the Civil Aviation Authority.

1960s and 1970s

The lifting of height restrictions caused a boom in the construction of tall buildings during the 1960s. St Paul's Cathedral remained as London's tallest building until it was overtaken in 1963 by the Millbank Tower at 118 metres (387 ft), which in turn was overtaken by the BT Tower which topped out just one year later in 1964 at 177 metres (581 ft) and officially opened in 1965 (then known as the Post Office Tower). One of London's first notable tall buildings was the 117-metre (384 ft) Centre Point, completed in 1966.

Others completed in the 1960s include: the Empress State Building at 100 metres (328 ft) in 1961, the Shell Centre at 107 metres (351 ft) in 1961, the London Hilton at 101 metres (331 ft) in 1963, Portland House at 101 metres (331 ft) in 1963, and Euston Tower at 124 metres (407 ft) in 1970, all built on the west side of Central London. In 1969, St. Helen's at 118 metres (387 ft) was completed in the City of London, along with Britannic House in 1967 at 122 metres (400 ft), but the latter was refurbished in 2000, increased to 127m in height and renamed Citypoint. Cromwell Tower, completed in 1973, Lauderdale Tower, completed in 1974 and Shakespeare Tower, completed in 1976, all at 123 metres (404 ft), were built as part of the Barbican Estate in the northern part of the City of London.

1980s, 1990s and 2000s

The NatWest Tower, later renamed Tower 42, was completed in 1980, which at 183 metres (600 ft) and 42 storeys, was considered the first "skyscraper" in the City of London. Its height was controversial, being contrary to the previous height restrictions, it was the tallest building in the United Kingdom at the time and also the tallest cantilever building in the world. Following an over ten-year gap, One Canada Square was completed in 1991 at 235 metres (771 ft) and formed the centrepiece of the Canary Wharf development, which itself is part of the Isle of Dogs and can be considered the east-side of Central London. At 50 storeys, it became the tallest building in the United Kingdom.

With the encouragement of Ken Livingstone who was Mayor of London from 2000 to 2008, a renewed trend for building tall was established in the 2000s.

Following another over 10-year gap, 8 Canada Square and 25 Canada Square, both standing at 200 metres (660 ft), were completed at Canary Wharf in 2002. Several others of a smaller height followed at Canary Wharf including: Heron Quays, 40 Bank Street in 2003 at 153 metres (502 ft), 10 Upper Bank Street in 2003 at 151 metres (495 ft), and 25 Bank Street in 2004 at 153 metres (502 ft). In the City of London, The Gherkin was completed in 2003 at 180 metres (590 ft), Heron Tower in 2007 at 230 metres (750 ft), and the Broadgate Tower in 2008 at 165 metres (541 ft). Notably, some of the awards given to 30 St Mary Axe include the Emporis Skyscraper Award in 2003 and the RIBA Stirling Prize for Architecture in 2004.

2010s to present

Boris Johnson, who was Mayor of London from 2008 to 2016, approved the construction of more skyscrapers in London.

At the time of its completion in 2010, Strata SE1 was the tallest residential building in London. The Shard topped out in 2012 at London Bridge and at 309.6 metres (1,016 ft) remains London's tallest building. In 2014, the 225 metres (738 ft) tall 122 Leadenhall Street, nicknamed "the Cheesegrater", was completed in the City of London. In September 2016, a refit was completed of the 111m King's Reach Tower, originally built in the 1970s, which included an 11-storey height increase to bring it up to 150 metres (490 ft) tall and it was renamed the South Bank Tower.

One Blackfriars, also located on the South Bank, topped out in 2017 at 163 metres (535 ft). The Scalpel, at 190 metres (620 ft) was completed in the City of London in 2018 and it was designed to protect views of St Paul's Cathedral. Newfoundland Quay, at 220 metres (720 ft) and Landmark Pinnacle at 233 metres (764 ft) topped out in Canary Wharf in 2018 and 2019 respectively. One Park Drive at 205 metres (673 ft) and South Quay Plaza at 215 metres (705 ft) both also topped out at Canary Wharf in 2019. 22 Bishopsgate, at 278 metres (912 ft) topped out in the City of London in 2019, after being approved by the current Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, in 2016.

1 Undershaft, at 290 metres (950 ft), also approved by Sadiq Khan in 2016, is planned to form the centrepiece of the City of London's skyscraper cluster. It is the tallest skyscraper currently proposed for London and will only be exceeded in height by The Shard. It will be built on the site of the aforementioned 1969 St Helen's building which will be demolished. 100 Leadenhall, at 249 metres (817 ft), and already nicknamed the "Cheesegrater 2", is also planned for the City of London. Spire London, at 235 metres (771 ft) is planned for Canary Wharf. However, construction was halted after concerns that the building only had one escape stairwell for residents on the upper floors. The tallest of the two Riverside South towers that have been planned for construction at Canary Wharf since 2008 would have exceeded that cluster's tallest building, One Canada Square, by 1 metre in height, but construction has been stalled since 2011. Construction has started on the 216 metres (709 ft) tall Consort Place (previously called Alpha Square) also at Canary Wharf.

There is another major skyscraper cluster emerging in the Vauxhall and Nine Elms districts of London. The first skyscraper to appear here was St George Wharf Tower at 181 metres (594 ft) and which was completed in 2014. The tallest tower planned for this cluster is the 200 metres (660 ft) One Nine Elms City Tower.

In 2019, Sadiq Khan blocked the construction of the 290 metre tall Tulip that would have been built in the City of London. After an appeal was launched by the developers against Khan's decision, UK housing secretary Michael Gove rejected the proposal in November 2021.

Skylines

The City of London skyline as viewed from St Paul's Cathedral, October 2022. The tallest building shown here is 22 Bishopsgate at 278m, which topped out in 2019. Since its construction the famous "Gherkin" building is no longer visible from this angle. There are currently four towers in this cluster that are above 200m tall with three more approved to be constructed, 1 Undershaft at 290m tall, 55 Bishopsgate at 269m tall, and 100 Leadenhall at 249m tall, by 2026. Also shown in the far distance on the left is the emerging cluster in Stratford
The City of London skyline as viewed from St Paul's Cathedral, October 2022. The tallest building shown here is 22 Bishopsgate at 278m, which topped out in 2019. Since its construction The Gherkin is no longer visible from this angle. There are currently four towers in this cluster that are above 200m tall with three more approved to be constructed, 1 Undershaft at 290m tall, 55 Bishopsgate at 269m tall, and 100 Leadenhall at 249m tall, by 2026. Also shown in the far distance on the left is the emerging cluster in Stratford
The "northern cluster" of the City of London. Some of the smaller skyscrapers shown here include: the Barbican Estate, Finsbury Tower, The Heron, Citypoint, One Crown Place, The Stage, Principal Tower and the Broadgate Tower. Also shown in the distance on the far left are 250 City Road and Lexicon Tower in the London Borough of Islington. Also approved for this cluster is the 154m tall 2–3 Finsbury Avenue and the 156m tall 13–14 Appold Street
The "northern cluster" of the City of London. Some of the smaller skyscrapers shown here include: the Barbican Estate, Finsbury Tower, The Heron, Citypoint, One Crown Place The Stage, Principal Tower and the Broadgate Tower. Also shown in the distance on the far left are 250 City Road and Lexicon Tower in the London Borough of Islington. Also approved for this cluster is the 154m tall 2–3 Finsbury Avenue and the 156m tall 13–14 Appold Street
The Canary Wharf and Isle of Dogs business district as viewed from Blythe Hill Fields, London Borough of Lewisham, May 2021. The tallest building in this cluster is One Canada Square with the pyramid-shaped roof which was completed in 1991 and stands at 235m. There are seven towers in this cluster that are at least 200m tall with more planned and under construction. However, due to the proximity of London City Airport it is unlikely that any will exceed the height of One Canada Square
The Canary Wharf and Isle of Dogs business district as viewed from Blythe Hill Fields, London Borough of Lewisham, May 2021. The tallest building in this cluster is One Canada Square with the pyramid-shaped roof which was completed in 1991 and stands at 235m. There are seven towers in this cluster that are at least 200m tall with more planned and under construction. However, due to the proximity of London City Airport it is unlikely that any will exceed the height of One Canada Square
The Shard, completed in 2012 at London Bridge, is London's tallest building at 309.6m. Shown here in December 2019 with Guy's Hospital to the right
The Shard, completed in 2012 at London Bridge, is London's tallest building at 309.6m. Shown here in December 2019 with Guy's Hospital to the right
The emerging South Bank cluster as viewed from St Paul's Cathedral, October 2022. The two tallest towers here are One Blackfriars which was completed in 2018 at 163m and the South Bank Tower that was originally constructed in 1972 at 111m but was given an 11 storey height increase in 2017 to bring it up to 150m. There are several more towers planned for this cluster ranging from between 100m and 178.5m tall. There is also an emerging cluster at Elephant and Castle shown on the far left which includes notably, Strata SE1 and another emerging cluster in the distance on the right at Vauxhall/Nine Elms
The emerging South Bank cluster as viewed from St Paul's Cathedral, October 2022. The two tallest towers here are One Blackfriars which was completed in 2018 at 163m and the South Bank Tower that was originally constructed in 1972 at 111m but was given an 11 storey height increase in 2017 to bring it up to 150m. There are several more towers planned for this cluster ranging from between 100m and 178.5m tall. There is also an emerging cluster at Elephant and Castle shown on the far left which includes notably, Strata SE1 and another emerging cluster in the distance on the right at Vauxhall/Nine Elms
The emerging cluster at Vauxhall and Nine Elms, February 2023. There are currently five towers in this cluster that are between 160m and 200m tall: One Nine Elms City Tower (200m), St George Wharf Tower (181m), One Thames City No. 8 (177m), Aykon London One (168m) and and One Nine Elms River Tower (161m). Within five years there will be seven towers in this cluster with heights between 160m and 200m
The emerging cluster at Vauxhall and Nine Elms, February 2023. There are currently five towers in this cluster that are between 160m and 200m tall: One Nine Elms City Tower (200m), St George Wharf Tower (181m), One Thames City No. 8 (177m), Aykon London One (168m) and One Nine Elms River Tower (161m). Within five years there will be seven towers in this cluster with heights between 160m and 200m
Looking towards the West End from St Paul's Cathedral, October 2022. Shown here from left to right are the London Hilton, completed in 1963, Centre Point, completed in 1966, the BT Tower, completed in 1964 and Euston Tower, completed in 1970. These are all considered among the first "skyscrapers" in London. Also seen in the far distance is the 184m tall One West Point Tower 1 in North Acton which was completed in 2022 and where there will be an emerging cluster in the years to come
Looking towards the West End from St Paul's Cathedral, October 2022. Shown here from left to right are the London Hilton, completed in 1963, Centre Point, completed in 1966, the BT Tower, completed in 1964 and Euston Tower, completed in 1970. These are all considered among the first "skyscrapers" in London. Also seen in the far distance is the 184m tall One West Point Tower 1 in North Acton which was completed in 2022 and where there will be an emerging cluster in the years to come
The emerging cluster in Croydon town centre which includes Saffron Square (134m), Queen's Quarter building 1 (114m) and 101 George Street (135.6m). Under construction is the now complete College Road Tower (150m)
The emerging cluster in Croydon town centre which includes Saffron Square (134m), Queen's Quarter building 1 (114m) and 101 George Street (135.6m). Under construction is the now complete College Road Tower (150m)
The emerging cluster in Lewisham also known as Lewisham Gateway, and first Borough of Sanctuary, which includes 209 Connington Road Tower at 117m tall which is the white building in the centre and Lewisham Exchange at 105m tall to the left of it. All of the high-rises shown in this picture are residential with the exception of the grey building shown in the immediate right foreground which was formerly the London offices of Citigroup until they relocated to 25 Canada Square at Canary Wharf in 2001
The emerging cluster in Lewisham also known as Lewisham Gateway, and first Borough of Sanctuary, which includes 209 Connington Road Tower at 117m tall which is the white building in the centre and Lewisham Exchange at 105m tall to the left of it. All of the high-rises shown in this picture are residential with the exception of the grey building shown in the immediate right foreground which was formerly the London offices of Citigroup until they relocated to 25 Canada Square at Canary Wharf in 2001
The emerging cluster in Stratford in April 2023 as viewed from Greenwich Peninsula. Stratford has been undergoing regeneration, associated with the 2012 Summer Olympics, which largely took place in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park to the west of the cluster. Seen on the left is 150 High Street at a height of 135m. The tallest building in the cluster, Manhattan Loft Gardens at 143m, is seen at the back.
The emerging cluster in Stratford in April 2023 as viewed from Greenwich Peninsula. Stratford has been undergoing regeneration, associated with the 2012 Summer Olympics, which largely took place in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park to the west of the cluster. Seen on the left is 150 High Street at a height of 135m. The tallest building in the cluster, Manhattan Loft Gardens at 143m, is seen at the back.

Tallest buildings and structures

This list ranks externally complete London skyscrapers and free-standing towers that stand at least 100 m (327 ft) tall, based on standard height measurement. This includes spires and architectural details but does not include antenna masts. An equals sign (=) following a rank indicates the same height between two or more buildings. The "Year" column indicates the year in which a building was completed.

Rank Name Image Height
m / ft
Floors Year Primary
use
Location Notes
1 The Shard Shard London Bridge May 2012.JPG 310 / 1,016 01.087 2012 Mixed Southwark Tallest building in the UK.
2 22 Bishopsgate 278 / 912 02.062 2019 Office City of London Tallest building in the City of London.
3 One Canada Square One Canada Square (24.04.2021) (1).jpg 235 / 771 02.050 1991 Office Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs Tallest building in the Canary Wharf business district.
4 Landmark Pinnacle 233 / 764 75 2020 Residential Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs
5 Heron Tower Heron Place (office Block) - panoramio.jpg 230 / 756 04.046 2011 Office City of London Only 202 m (663 ft) at roof height, but includes a 28 m (92 ft) mast.
6 122 Leadenhall Street Cheese Grater (16300270715).jpg 225 / 737 04.046 2014 Office City of London Nicknamed "The Cheesegrater".
7 Newfoundland 220 / 722 04.060 2019 Residential Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs
8 Crystal Palace
Transmitter
Cp mast.jpg 219 / 720 35.0N/A 1950 Transmitter Crystal Palace Tallest structure in London completed in the 1950s.
9 Aspen at Consort Place* Aspen at Consort Place (Previously Alpha Square) under construction October 2023 - Ground West view.jpg 216 / 709 35.064 2024 Residential Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs Previously named Alpha Square Approved April 2016. Topped out September 2023.
10 South Quay Plaza 1 South Quay Plaza 1 (November 2023).jpg 215 / 705 68 2020 Residential Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs Approved in November 2014.
11 One Park Drive 205 / 673 57 2021 Residential Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs Wood Wharf A1 building. Application in December 2013 and approved in July 2015.
12 8 Bishopsgate 204 / 669 51 2023 Office City of London Approved in 2017. Construction commenced in March 2019. Topped out in September 2022.
13= 8 Canada Square HSBC Building London.jpg 200 / 656 05.042 2002 Office Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs Also known as the HSBC Tower.
13= 25 Canada Square Citigroup building, Canary wharf - geograph.org.uk - 1128538.jpg 200 / 656 04.042 2002 Office Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs Also known as the Citigroup Tower. Currently undergoing refurbishment, to be completed in 2025.
13= One Nine Elms City Tower One Thames City - City Tower - October 2023.jpg 200 / 656 58 2022 Residential Vauxhall / Nine Elms Topped out.
16 Harcourt Gardens* Harcourt Gardens (South Quay Plaza 4) nearing completion October 2023 - West view closeup.jpg 192 / 630 56 2024 Residential Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs Initially rejected 12 May 2016, but granted planning permission in July 2016.
17 The Scalpel The Scalpel, August 2018.jpg 190 / 630 39 2018 Office City of London
18 Wardian London
(East Tower)
187 / 614 55 2019 Residential Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs Application in January 2013, approved in November 2014.
19 One West Point Tower 1 One West Point 2.jpg 184 / 604 04.060 2022 Residential North Acton Part of the Portal West development.
20 Tower 42 Tower 42 looking north from Bishopsgate 2011-05-04.jpg 183 / 600 07.047 1980 Office City of London Tallest structure in London completed in the 1980s. Formerly known as the NatWest Tower.
21 The Madison 182 / 597 53 2019 Residential Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs Previously Meridian Gate. Approved in 2015.
22 St George Wharf Tower St Georges Wharf Tower 2013-09-26.jpg 181 / 594 01.049 2013 Residential Vauxhall / Nine Elms The crown of the building includes a small wind turbine which helps to generate power for the building.
23 The Gherkin 30 St Mary Axe from Leadenhall Street.jpg 180 / 590 09.040 2003 Office City of London Formerly known as the Swiss Re Building. Nicknamed "The Gherkin".
24= BT Tower BT Tower-1.jpg 177 / 581 16.034 1964 Transmitter and Office Borough
of Camden
Tallest building in London completed in the 1960s. Sold in 2024 to MCR Hotels.
24= One Thames City No. 8 One Thames City No. 8 - October 2023.jpg 177 / 581 53 2022 Residential Vauxhall / Nine Elms Planning application in 2014. Topped out in 2020.
26 100 Bishopsgate 100 Bishopsgate 24.05.202 (1).jpg 172 / 563 40 2019 Office City of London
27= Wardian London
(West Tower)
168 / 552 50 2019 Residential Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs Approved in November 2014.
27= DAMAC Tower Aykon One October 2023 (2).jpg 168 / 552 50 2020 Residential Vauxhall / Nine Elms Topped out in 2020.
29 One Blackfriars 1 Blackfriars 24.04.2021 (3).jpg 166 / 546 50 2018 Mixed South Bank Nicknamed "The Boomerang".
30 Broadgate Tower Broadgate Tower.jpg 164 / 539 14.035 2008 Office City of London
31= Principal Tower Principal Tower 20.09.2020 (1).jpg 161 / 528 51 2018 Residential Shoreditch
31= One Nine Elms River Tower One Nine Elms Towers October 2023 (2) (cropped).jpg 161 / 528 43 2022 Residential Vauxhall / Nine Elms Topped out.
33 20 Fenchurch Street Walkie-Talkie - Sept 2015.jpg 160 / 525 14.037 2014 Office City of London Nicknamed "The Walkie-Talkie".
34 One Churchill Place Barclays HQ.jpg 156 / 513 22.032 2004 Office Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs
35 Carrara Tower
(250 City Road)
155 / 508 42 2018 Residential Islington City Forum site.
36 40 Leadenhall Street 154 / 505 34 2022 Office City of London Approved in 2015.
37= 25 Bank Street 25 Bank Street 2012.JPG 153 / 502 19.033 2003 Office Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs
37= 40 Bank Street 40 Bank Street Heron Quay London.jpg 153 / 502 20.033 2003 Office Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs
39 Croydon Transmitter Croydon Transmitter.JPG 152 / 499 36.0N/A 1964 Transmitter Croydon
40 10 Upper Bank Street 10 Upper Bank Street - November 2023.jpg 151 / 495 23.032 2003 Office Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs
41= South Bank Tower Southbank Tower 24.04.2021 (2).jpg 150 / 492 45 1972 / 2016 Residential South Bank Previously known as King's Reach Tower. Height increase from 108 m (354 ft) to 150.4 m (493 ft), completed in May 2016.
41= 10 Park Drive
(Wood Wharf A3)
150 / 492 43 2019 Residential Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs
43= College Road Tower A College Road - November 2023 (Facing North).jpg 149 / 489 49 2022 Residential Croydon Topped out in November 2022. Europe's tallest modular building.
43= Baltimore Tower Cropped image of Baltimore Tower - 30435639090 bf141ef3b1 o.jpg 149 / 489 46 2016 Residential Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs
43= Highpoint 149 / 489 46 2017 Residential Elephant & Castle
46= Pan Peninsula
East Tower
Pan Peninsula London.jpg 147 / 484 02.048 2008 Residential Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs
46= One Bank Street HeronQuaysWestCanaryWharf.jpg 147 / 482 28 2019 Office Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs Formerly known as Heron Quays West. Application submitted in December 2013.
46= Strata Strata SE1 from Monument 2014.jpg 147 / 484 43 2010 Residential Elephant & Castle The tallest residential building in London at the time of its completion.
49 Maine Tower (Harbour Central Block D) 144 / 472 42 2018 Residential Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs Topped out in 2020.
50= Manhattan Loft Gardens Manhattan Loft Gardens, April 2018.jpg 143 / 469 42 2018 Residential Stratford
50= Guy's Tower Guys hospital tower.jpg 143 / 469 17.034 1974 Hospital Southwark Second tallest all-hospital building in the world. Tallest structure in London completed in the 1970s.
52 24 Marsh Wall
East Tower
22 Marsh Wall.jpg 140 / 458 44 2010 Residential Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs
53 Imperial West
Residential Building
White City North Campus over the Westway, Wood Lane (cropped).jpg 139 / 456 35 2019 Residential White City Located at 88 Wood Lane, W12 0FD.
54 250 City Road, Tower 2 250 City Road.png 137 / 454 36 2019 Residential Islington
55 Charrington Tower Charrington Tower 29.05.2021 (2).jpg 136 / 446 44 2016 Residential Blackwall
56 101 George Street 101 George Street - November 2023 (Facing North-West).jpg 135.6 / 444 44 2019 Residential Croydon Upon completion was the world's tallest modular building.
57= One Bishopsgate Plaza One Bishopsgate Plaza 24.05.2021 (5).jpg 135 / 443 44 2020 Hotel City of London Located at 150 Bishopsgate, EC2M 4HX.
57= London Eye London Eye - TQ04 26.jpg 135 / 443 37.0 N/A 1999 Ferris wheel South Bank The world's tallest Ferris wheel from 1999 to 2006.
59= Saffron Square Saffron Square Tower, Croydon, London (cropped).jpg 134 / 440 44 2015 Residential Croydon
59= Two Fifty One 134 / 440 42 2017 Residential Elephant & Castle Formerly Eileen House.
61 Atlas Building 134 / 438 40 2018 Residential Hackney 145 City Road. Replaced Crown House.
62= 150 High Street,
Stratford
150 High Street, Stratford.jpg 133 / 436 42 2013 Residential Stratford
62= Wembley Stadium Wembley Stadium, From the Outside.JPG 133 / 436 34.06 2007 Stadium Wembley Second-tallest stadium in the world.
64 25 Churchill Place 25 Churchill Place, Canary Wharf.jpg 130 / 428 10.023 2014 Office Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs
65= One West Point Tower 2 One West Point 2.jpg 128 / 420 04.060 2022 Residential North Acton Part of the Portal West development.
65= 40 Marsh Wall Novotel Hotel Canary Wharf.jpg 128 / 420 39 2017 Hotel Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs Tallest all-hotel building in the United Kingdom.
65= Keybridge Lofts 128 / 420 37 2019 Residential Vauxhall / Nine Elms Upon completion was the UK's tallest brick residential tower. Replaced former BT building called Keybridge House. Topped out in 2020.
65= 10 George Street (Wood Wharf E2) 128 / 420 35 2018 Residential Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs Application in December 2013, approved in 2014. Topped out in 2019.
69 CityPoint City Point 29.01.2020 (6).jpg 127 / 417 36 1967 / 2000 Office City of London Previously known as Britannic House (1967) at 122m tall, refurbished in 2000, increased height to 127m and renamed CityPoint.
70 Gladwin Tower 126 / 411 37 2019 Residential Vauxhall / Nine Elms Also known as Nine Elms Point. Completed in 2020.
71= Willis Building Willis Building (London).jpg 125 / 410 29.026 2007 Office City of London
71= Harbour Central Block C 125 / 410 36 2018 Residential Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs Topped out in 2020.
73 One Thames City No. 9 One Thames City No.9 - October 2023.jpg 124.6 / 408.8 36 2022 Residential Vauxhall / Nine Elms Planning application in 2014. Topped out in 2020.
74= One The Elephant One The Elephant 24.04.2021 (2).jpg 124 / 406 37 2015 Residential Elephant & Castle Formerly St. Mary's. Completed in June 2016.
74= Euston Tower Euston Tower 2004.jpg 124 / 408 12.036 1970 Office Euston
76= Cromwell Tower Crowell Tower, London.jpg 123 / 404 08.042 1973 Residential City of London
76= Lauderdale Tower Lauderdale Tower, Barbican Estate, London.jpg 123 / 404 06.043 1974 Residential City of London
76= Shakespeare Tower Barbican Estate Tower 2007.jpg 123 / 404 05.043 1976 Residential City of London
76= One Crown Place Tower 1 123 / 403 33 2020 Residential Shoreditch Topped out in 2020.
80= Pan Peninsula
West Tower
Pan Peninsula London.jpg 122 / 400 10.039 2008 Residential Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs
80= 1 Casson Square (Southbank Place) 122 / 400 37 2018 Residential South Bank Topped out in 2018.
80= Stratosphere Tower Stratosphere Tower, Stratford, London.jpg 122 / 400 39 2017 Residential Stratford Formerly called Broadway Chambers.
80= Chelsea Waterfront West Tower Chelsea Waterfront 3.jpg 122 / 400 37 2019 Residential Chelsea Harbour Completed in 2019.
80= Alta at Consort Place* Alta at Consort Place (Previously Alpha Square) nearing construction October 2023 - North West view.jpg 122 / 400 34 2023 Residential Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs Nearing completion.
85 Sky Gardens Nine Elms Sky Gardens Nine Elms 20.06.2021.jpg 120 / 394 35 2017 Residential Vauxhall / Nine Elms
86 Millbank Tower Millbank Tower, Westminster, London, 24Apr04.jpg 119 / 390 21.033 1963 Office Westminster
87 St. Helen's St. Helen's - St. Mary Axe- 2011-05-04.jpg 118 / 387 28.028 1969 Office City of London Formerly known as the Aviva Tower.
88= Centre Point Centre Point London.jpg 117 / 385 15.035 1967 Residential West End Converted from office space to flats in 2015.
88= 209 Conington Road 117 / 385 15.034 2024 Residential Lewisham Tallest in Lewisham Town Centre. Practical completion March 2024.
88= Empress State Building Empress State Building.JPG 117 / 385 24.031 1961 Office Fulham Originally stood at a height of 100 m (330 ft) before a height extension in 2003.
91 Lexicon Tower
(aka Chronicle Tower)
116 / 380 36 2015 Residential Islington Located at 261 City Road.
92= The Stage, Shoreditch The Stage - October 2023.jpg 115 / 377 38 2022 Residential Shoreditch Topped out in 2021.
92= Rudolf Place Rudolf Place - October 2023.jpg 115 / 377 37 2021 Office/Student Vauxhall / Nine Elms Topped out in 2021.
92= 22 Ropemaker 115 / 377 27 2023 Office City of London Topped out in 2022.
92= ArcelorMittal Orbit ArcelorMittal Orbit at night.jpg 115 / 377 37.02 2012 Viewing
platform
Stratford
96 Queen's Quarter Building 1 114 / 374 35 2021 Residential Croydon Topped out in 2021
97= Insignia Point 113 / 371 30 2018 Residential Stratford East Village E20, Site N08 Tower 2, completed in 2018.
97= Battersea Power Station Battersea.power.station.london.arp.jpg 113 / 370 33.010 1953 Industrial Battersea
99 The Heron The Heron, Milton Court.jpg 112 / 367 35 2013 Residential City of London Also known as Milton Court.
100 St Paul's Cathedral Cathédrale St-Paul - entrée principale.jpg 111 / 364 38.0N/A 1710 Religious City of London Tallest place of worship in London. Tallest structure completed in London in the 1700s.
101 Dollar Bay Tower Dollar Bay Tower E14 9BX.jpg 109 / 358 31 2016 Residential Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs
102 1 West India Quay OneWestIndiaQuay.jpg 108 / 354 13.036 2004 Office Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs
103= Shell Centre Shell Centre, London, UK, June 2004.jpg 107 / 351 30.026 1961 Office South Bank
103= One Crown Place Tower 2 107 / 351 29 2020 Residential Shoreditch Topped out in 2020.
105= Finsbury Tower 105 / 344 28 2021 Office Finsbury
105= 33 Canada Square 33 Canada Square 25.05.2021 (2).jpg 105 / 344 32.018 1999 Office Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs
105= Sky View Tower Capital Towers, Stratford, London (cropped).jpg 105 / 345 35 2016 Residential Stratford Tallest of the Capital Towers development.
105= Chapter Spitalfields Nido 100 Middlesex Street.jpg 105 / 344 34 2009 Residential
(student)
City of London
105= Pioneer Point North Poineer Point, Ilford- geograph.org.uk - 3398883.jpg 105 / 344 31 2011 Residential Ilford
105= Lewisham Exchange Tower Lewisham Exchange 3.jpg 105 / 344 33 2021 Residential/Student Lewisham Topped out in 2021.
111= 99 Bishopsgate 99 Bishopsgate from above.jpg 104 / 340 31.026 1976 Office City of London
111= Ontario Tower Blackwall Tunnel ventilation shafts and the Ontario Tower - geograph.org.uk - 789359.jpg 104 / 340 25.029 2007 Residential Blackwall
113 Legacy Tower Stratford Central (Legacy Tower), Stratford, London.jpg 103 / 338 33 2018 Residential Stratford Completed in late 2018.
114= Upper Riverside Building 5 102 / 335 31 2020 Residential Greenwich Peninsula Topped out in 2020.
114= Victoria Tower Westminster Palace Victoria Tower.jpg 102 / 336 39.0N/A 1858 Government Westminster Tallest non-religious building in the world upon completion. Tallest structure completed in London in the 1800s.
114= Hurlock Heights 102 / 336 31 2019 Residential Elephant & Castle Tallest building in the Elephant Park Development.
114= Westmark Tower 102 / 336 30 2021 Residential Paddington Part of the West End Gate mixed used development scheme in Paddington.
118= Portland House Portland House, London, England.jpg 101 / 331 26.029 1963 Office Westminster
118= London Hilton
on Park Lane
The London Hilton on Park Lane (cropped).JPG 101 / 331 26.028 1963 Hotel West End
117= Skyline,
Woodberry Down
Skyline, Woodberry Down, London, UK.jpg 101 / 331 31 2016 Residential Hackney
118= One Angel Court 101 / 331 24 2017 Office City of London Refurbishment of 97 m (318 ft) building.
122= Stock Exchange Tower Former London Stock Exchange Building - geograph.org.uk - 1501273.jpg 100 / 328 26.027 1970 Office City of London
122= Urbanest King's Cross Urbanest King's Cross, London.jpg 100 / 328 26.027 2013 Residential Borough
of Camden
122= Laurel Point 100 / 328 28 2018 Residential Stratford East Village E20, Site N08 Tower 1, completed in 2018.
122= 4 Casson Square (Southbank Place) 4 Casson Square (24.04.2021).jpg 100 / 327 29 2019 Residential South Bank Topped out in 2018.

* Indicates still under construction, but has been topped-out

Tallest under construction, approved and proposed

Under construction

This lists buildings that are under construction in London and are planned to rise at least 328 feet (100 m). Under construction buildings that have already been topped out are listed above.

Name Image Height
m / ft
Floors Year (est.) Primary use Location Notes
40 Charter Street (Wood Wharf E4) 40 Charter Street (Wood Wharf E4) under construction October 2023.jpg 185.1 / 607 51 2027 Residential Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs Updated application approved in February 2022.
Vauxhall Square North 168 / 550 50 Residential Vauxhall / Nine Elms
Vauxhall Square South 168 / 550 50 Residential Vauxhall / Nine Elms
1 Leadenhall Street 1 Leadenhall Street November 2023 (1).jpg 165.2 / 542 37 2024 Office City of London Proposed for the City of London. Application submitted August 2016. Approved January 2017.
Ludgate House B 163 / 535 49 Residential South Bank Part of the Bankside Yards development.
50-60 Charter Street Tower 1 (Wood Wharf J3) 50-60 Charter Street Towers (J1 left and J3 right) under construction October 2023 - North view.jpg 161 / 528 49 2025 Residential Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs Updated application approved in February 2022.
One Thames Quay One Thames Quay nearing completion October 2023 (East view).jpg 158 / 518 48 2023 Residential Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs Also known as 225 Marsh Wall. Building consented height of 158m with the taller proposed scheme of 180m rejected by Tower Hamlets Council in July 2022
Canada Water Building C4 “The Founding” 150 / 492 40 Residential Canada Water
Millharbour Village G3 142 / 466 45 Residential Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs
2 Trafalgar Way, Tower 1 138 / 451 48 2026 Residential Poplar Part of a new student accommodation development under construction near Blackwall.
The Mall 137 / 449 34 Residential Walthamstow
Chapter London Bridge Chapter London Bridge October 2023.jpg 133 / 436 39 2025 Residential Southwark Construction of a 39-storey student accommodation tower near London Bridge station. Approved in May 2019, with construction commencing in March 2022.
Millharbour Village West G2.1 126 / 413 37 Residential Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs
Elephant and Castle Town Centre Tower 1 121 / 397 32 Residential Elephant & Castle Tallest tower of Elephant and Castle Town Centre redevelopment. Application approved June 2021.
Sampson House B 120 / 394 34 Residential South Bank Part of the Bankside Yards development.
Elephant and Castle Town Centre Tower 3 117 / 384 35 Residential Elephant & Castle Elephant and Castle Town Centre redevelopment. Application approved June 2021.
Millharbour Village West G2.2 113 / 371 35 Residential Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs
Twelvetrees Park Tower 1 113 / 371 34 Residential West Ham
Cassini Tower (White City Living) 112 / 367 35 Residential White City
Manor Road Quarter 112 / 367 34 2024 Residential Canning Town Tower A. Part of new residential scheme in Canning Town. Topped out September 2023.
50-60 Charter Street Tower 2 (Wood Wharf J1) 50-60 Charter Street Towers (J1 left and J3 right) under construction October 2023 - North view.jpg 112 / 367 34 2025 Residential Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs Updated application approved in February 2022.
2 Trafalgar Way, Tower 2 110 / 358 36 2026 Residential Poplar Part of a new student accommodation development under construction near Blackwall.
Twelvetrees Park Tower 2 107 / 351 32 Residential West Ham
Millharbour Village West G4 102 / 334 32 Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs

Approved

This lists buildings that are approved for construction in London and are planned to rise at least 328 feet (100 m).

Name Image Height
metres / ft
Floors Year (est.) Primary Use Location Notes
1 Undershaft 294 / 965* 74 2030 Office City of London Planning application submitted in February 2016. Approved November 2016. Updated proposal submitted January 2024
55 Bishopsgate 269 / 882* 63 2029 Office City of London Planning application approved July 2023.
100 Leadenhall 249 / 817 56 2026 Office City of London Planning application approved in July 2018.
Riverside South Tower 1 237 / 778 45 Office Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs Build to ground level. On hold.
Spire London 235 / 771 67 Residential Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs Replaces two proposals on this site – Columbus Tower and Hertsmere Tower. Application 8 October 2015, approved 2016 Currently on hold.
Ensign House 224 / 735* 56 2026 Residential Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs Approved 17 February 2022.
4 Portal Way Tower 1 203 / 666 55 Residential North Acton Approved 20 July 2016
One Portal Way Tower 1 196 / 643 56 Residential North Acton Proposal for a mixed use development in North Acton. Approved October 2023.
One Portal Way Tower 2 186 / 610 51 Residential North Acton Proposal for a mixed use development in North Acton. Approved October 2023.
Riverside South Tower 2 186 / 610 37 Office Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs Built to ground level. On hold.
Vauxhall Cross Tower 1 185 / 606.9 53 Residential Vauxhall / Nine Elms Approved in April 2020
One Portal Way Tower 3 182 / 597 51 Residential North Acton Proposal for a mixed use development in North Acton. Approved October 2023.
Cuba Street 172 / 564 52 2025 Residential Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs Updated application approved after initial concerns by the London Fire Brigade suggesting the single staircase serving the upper floors being inadequate during emergency situations. A second staircase was incorporated into the design and approved by Tower Hamlets council in March 2022.
Ten Bank Street 161 / 528 31 Office Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs Heron Quays West 1 10 Bank Street. Site preparation.
Wood Wharf B1 160 / 525 Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs Application 19 December 2013. Approved 2014.
13–14 Appold Street 156 / 512 45 2019 Hotel Shoreditch Approved 2015
2–3 Finsbury Avenue Square 156 / 511 38 Office City of London Proposed in 2015, slight design changes, resubmitted application in 2016 and approved in December 2021.
One Station Road 154/ 505 42 Residential Ilford Approved in 2019 by Redbridge council.
30 Marsh Wall 152 / 501 47 2025 Residential Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs New student residential tower. Approved 31 March 2022
99 City Road 152 / 501 35 Office Islington Approved in September 2023
Vauxhall Cross Tower 2 151 / 495.4 42 Residential Vauxhall / Nine Elms Approved in April 2020
New Covent Garden Market N10 151 / 495 46 Residential Vauxhall / Nine Elms As per planning application of 2014.
7 Brannan Street (Wood Wharf F1) 150 / 492 50 2028 Residential Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs Outline application for a new student let tower in the new Wood Wharf development area.
1 Merchant Square 150 / 492 42 Residential Paddington Planned to be the tallest building in the City of Westminster. On hold.
50 Fenchurch Street 150 / 492 36 Office City of London Approved 14 May 2020
56-58 Marsh Wall 147 / 482 46 Residential Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs Approved April 2023.
Bermondsey Place Building B4 143 / 469 44 Residential Southwark Formerly known as Malt Street regeneration. The tower is the tallest of a new cluster of buildings, formed as part of the Old Kent Road regeneration scheme.
Skipton House Tower 1 143 / 469 39 Residential Elephant & Castle Approved July 2016
Doon Street Tower 140 / 459 43 Residential South Bank On hold.
Stratford Island Tower 1 140 / 459 42 Residential Stratford Tallest building as part of redevelopment of Stratford Centre. Work expected to begin 2017.
54 Marsh Wall 140 / 459 39 Residential Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs Proposed 2014. New plans submitted and approved January 2017.
Millharbour Village East G1.1 139 / 456 45 Residential Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs
West End Gate 138 / 452 39 Residential Paddington West End Gate scheme on the site of the former Paddington Green Police Station. Approved March 2023.
70 Gracechurch Street 138 / 452 34 Office City of London Proposal for a new office development. Approved in February 2021.
55 Gracechurch Street 130 / 426 30 Office City of London Proposal for a new office development in the City of London. Approved in January 2021.
12–20 Wyvil Road 126 / 413 37 2020 Residential Vauxhall Old design Approved. New scheme named Grand South application submitted 2016
Vicarage Field Tower 1 125 / 410* 36 Residential Barking Tallest tower of proposed Vicarage Field development in Barking. Approved 16 January 2017.
Botanical House 124 / 407 36 2027 Residential Croydon Proposal for a new residential tower in Croydon. Approved November 2023.
4 Portal Way Tower 2 123 / 403.5 45 Residential North Acton
Elizabeth House 123 / 403 29 Office South Bank Waterloo
Millharbour Village East G1.3 122 / 400 39 Residential Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs
Morden Wharf Tower 1 122 / 400 36 Residential Greenwich Proposal for a new residential complex in Greenwich. New developer for project announced November 2023.
Cherry Park Tower 1 121 / 397* 39 2023 Residential Stratford Tallest building in Cherry Park scheme, Stratford, East London.
IQL Park Place Tower 1 120 / 394 35 2026 Residential Stratford Tallest planned building in the International Quarter cluster in Stratford.
Convoys Wharf Tower 1 116 / 380 40 Residential Deptford
South Quay Plaza 2 115 / 378 35 Residential Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs Phase one under way.
Ram Quarter Tower 113 / 371 36 Residential Wandsworth Part of the second Phase of the ram brewery development, not started yet.
Republic at East India Dock 110 / 360 36 Residential Blackwall Proposal for a mixed use development including a new student residential tower. Proposal approved by appeal after initially being rejected.
Edge London Bridge 109 / 357 27 Residential Southwark
207–209 Shoreditch High Street 107 / 351 30 Hotel Shoreditch
Westferry Printworks Tower 1 106 / 348 29 Residential Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs Approved in April 2016 after public inquiry. Demolition of current buildings ongoing.
Skipton House Tower 2 106 / 348 25 Residential Elephant & Castle Approved July 2016
The Bellamy 104 / 341 26 Residential Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs Proposal for a new residential tower in Canary Wharf. Approved July 2022.
Morden Wharf Tower 2 103 / 338 30 Residential Greenwich Proposal for a new residential complex in Greenwich. New developer for project announced November 2023.
115-123 Houndsditch 103 / 338 24 Office City of London Proposal for a new office development in the City of London. Approved December 2021.
Enderby Place Tower 1 102 / 334 29 Residential Greenwich

* Table entries without text indicate that information regarding a building's expected year of completion has not yet been released.

** Approximate figure.

Proposed

This lists buildings that are proposed for construction in London and are planned to rise at least 328 feet (100 m). Once a planning application has been submitted, a decision by the relevant authority may take two or three years.

Name Height
m / ft
Floors Year (Proposal) Notes
99 Bishopsgate 226 / 741 54 2023 Application 23/01122/SCOP. Scoping report proposal for the redevelopment of 99 Bishopsgate including the construction of a new 54 storey office tower in the City of London.
North Quay Tower 1 222 / 728 67 2017 Application PA/17/01193/A1. New proposal for approved North Quay development in Canary Wharf.
North Quay Tower 2 212 / 696 61 2017 Application PA/17/01193/A1. New proposal for approved North Quay development in Canary Wharf.
North Quay Tower 3 203 / 666 47 2017 Application PA/17/01193/A1. New proposal for approved North Quay development in Canary Wharf.
One Park Place 199 / 653* 60 2021 Application PA/21/02292/A1. New proposal for a 60-storey residential tower in Canary Wharf.
18 Blackfriars Road "Office Building" 199 / 653* 45 2023 Application 23/AP/1855. New proposal for a 45-storey office tower at Blackfriars. This is the third proposal for this development site. Previous proposals included from 2008, and 2016.
Vauxhall Cross Island 175 / 574* 53 2017
Neasden Goods Yard Tower 1 (Plot A2) 173 / 567* 50 2023 Application 23/3462 (PP-12403737). New proposal for the redevelopment of Neasden Goods Depot, including construction of new residential, student accommodation and commercial space.
One East Point 170 / 558* 52 2021 Application PA/21/02373/NC. New proposal for a 52-storey residential tower in Canary Wharf on the site of the former Harbour Exchange Square.
The Goodsyard Tower 1 166 / 545 46 2015 Decision on planning delayed in April 2016
Project Skylines 160 / 525* 48 2017 Tallest of the proposed buildings of scheme on the Isle of Dogs. Application PA/17/01597/A1
Stratford Waterfront Tower 1 160 / 525* 47 2016 Two towers originally proposed at 47 stories. New plans will reduce height of towers. Part of the Olympic Park development.
Stratford Waterfront Tower 2 160 / 525* 47 2016 Two towers originally proposed at 47 stories. New plans will reduce height of towers. Part of the Olympic Park development.
One Lansdowne Road Tower 1 159 / 522 47 2023 Application 23/02689/FUL. Proposal for two residential towers in Croydon. Previous application was withdrawn by the developer in 2022.
Borough Triangle Tower 1 158 / 518 46 2022 Application 22/AP/3149. Proposal for one of four towers with the tallest two over 100m.
18 Blackfriars Road "Stamford Building" 155 / 508 40 2023 Application 23/AP/1855. New proposal for a 40-storey residential tower at Blackfriars. This is the third proposal for this development site. Previous proposals included from 2008, and 2016.
Neasden Goods Yard Tower 2 (Plot R2) 150 / 492* 41 2023 Application 23/3462 (PP-12403737). New proposal for the redevelopment of Neasden Goods Depot, including construction of new residential, student accommodation and commercial space.
Borough Triangle Tower 2 149 / 489 42 2022 Application 22/AP/3149. Proposal for one of four towers with the tallest two over 100m.
Neasden Goods Yard Tower 3 (Plot A2) 148 / 485* 42 2023 Application 23/3462 (PP-12403737). New proposal for the redevelopment of Neasden Goods Depot, including construction of new residential, student accommodation and commercial space.
85 Gracechurch Street 138 / 452 32 2022 Application 22/01155/FULEIA. Proposal for a 32-storey office tower in the City of London.
82 West India Road 136 / 446 39 2016 Residential tower.
East Village E20 Tower 1 135 / 443 36
East Village E20 Tower 2 135 / 443 36
Neasden Goods Yard Tower 4 (Plot A3) 130 / 426* 39 2023 Application 23/3462 (PP-12403737). New proposal for the redevelopment of Neasden Goods Depot, including construction of new residential, student accommodation and commercial space.
1 Selsdon Way 123 / 403 38 2023 Scoping Application PA/23/00952/NC. Proposal for a new residential tower on the Isle of Dogs.
Mondial House 120 / 394* 35 2016 102 George Street, Croydon. Recommended for approval. Replaces original proposal of 40 storeys.
One Peninsula Square 120 / 393* 36 2023 Application 22/3765/EIA. Proposal for a new 820-room student residential tower in Greenwich Peninsula.
One Lansdowne Road Tower 2 118 / 388 35 2023 Application 23/02689/FUL. Proposal for two residential towers in Croydon. Previous application was withdrawn by the developer in 2022.
Neasden Goods Yard Tower 5 (Plot S2) 118 / 388 33 2023 Application 23/3462 (PP-12403737). New proposal for the redevelopment of Neasden Goods Depot, including construction of new residential, student accommodation and commercial space.
Houndsditch Street 117 / 384 23 2021 Application submitted.
One South Quay 116 / 350* 35 2020 Application PA/20/02649. Proposal for a mixed used development containing serviced apartments and a hotel.
The Culinary Quarter Tower 1 110 / 361* 35 2016 2 Portal Way, Acton. Tallest of two towers proposed. Application 165950EIA.
North Quay Tower 4 107 / 351 30 2017 Application PA/17/01193/A1. New proposal for approved North Quay development in Canary Wharf.
16–19 Hatfields/1-5 Paris Garden 110 / 361 24 2017
East Village E20 Tower 4 103 / 338 29

* Approximate figure.

Cancelled constructions

This lists proposals for the construction of buildings in London that were planned to rise at least 328 feet (100 m), for which planning permission was rejected or which were otherwise withdrawn.

Name Height
m / ft
Floors* Year' Notes
London Millennium Tower 386 92 1996
London Bridge Tower (Old Design) 366 87 2000
The Spark Plug (Battersea Eco-tower) 300 40 2008
The Tulip 290 / 951 12 2025 Observation tower in the City of London. Approved 2 April 2019; then refused planning permission by Sadiq Khan on 15 July 2019.
Minerva Building 246 53 2002
Columbus Tower (London) 237 65 2003 Proposal replaced by Hertsmere House
Elephant & Castle, Tower 1 228 55 2001
One Lansdowne Road Tower 1 227 / 744 69 2016 Approved 2012. Received funding in November 2015. New plans submitted 2016, Application withdrawn November 2022. Site was sold to a new developer in January 2023, and a new mixed-use development proposed in July 2023.
6–8 & 22–24 Bishopsgate Redevelopment (Original Design) 216 50 2002
New London Bridge House Redevelopment 211 50 2004
Stratford City Tower 210 50
Citypoint (Santiago Calatrava) 203 27 1997
Ropemaker Place Tower 200 38 2001
Elephant & Castle, Tower 2 182 35 2001
King's Cross Towers 1 & 2 180 44 1987
Ruskin Square Building 159 / 522 26 Aka Croydon Gateway.
The Blade, Paddington 150 44
Skylines Village Block B1 148 / 486 45 2012 Application 7 March 2012. Rejected 2013
20 Blackfriars Road tower 1 148 / 486 43 2016 Residential tower, replaced by 18 Blackfriars Road scheme
Ram Brewery Tower 1, Wandsworth 145 / 476 42 2008 Rejected
The Leaf Block F, Ealing 138 49
Victoria Interchange Buildings 2 & 7 134 42
Croydon Vocational Tower 134 / 440 29
70–100 City Road Block A 131 / 430 39 2008
One Lansdowne Road Tower 2 129 / 423 39 2016 Approved 2012. Received funding in November 2015. New plans submitted 2016, rejected in 2016. Application withdrawn November 2022. Site was sold to a new developer in January 2023, and a new mixed-use development proposed in July 2023.
Clapham Junction Towers 1 & 2 127 / 417 40 2008
Bishops Place Building 1 126 / 414 32 2006
31 London Street 125 / 410 35 2015 The 'Paddington Pole'. Height was reduced from 254 m (833 ft). Replaced by a new design.
Chiswick Curve 120 / 394 32 2015 Rejected January 2017. Application submitted. Replaced two cancelled schemes – Octopus & Gateway Tower.
Meridian Tower, Greenwich 118 / 387 32 Greenwich Peninsula
St. John's Tower, Stratford 116 / 381 30
1 Crown Place, Hackney 114 / 365 24 2009 Application withdrawn
Brickfields Tower 108 / 355 30 2013 Planned for White City. Cancelled after Imperial College purchased site.
Walbrook Square Building 1 107 / 351 22 2006 Redesigned
20 Blackfriars Road tower 2 105 / 344 23 2016 Office tower, replaced by 18 Blackfriars Road scheme
Trinity Building 3 100 / 328 25 2008 Existing building to be refurbished
4–5 South Quay Square 100 / 328 30 2006 Application withdrawn

Demolished buildings

This lists all demolished buildings in London that stood at least 328 feet (100 m) tall.

Name Image Height
m / ft
Floors Year built Year demolished Notes
Drapers' Gardens Drapersgardens cropped.jpg 100 / 328 30 1967 2007 Designed by Richard Seifert, replaced by building 74 metres (243 ft) tall.
Southwark Towers Southwark Towers, PwC, London.jpg 100 / 328 25 1976 2009 Replaced by The Shard.

Visions of skyscrapers

Name Height
metres
Floors Year Notes
Mile High Eco Tower 1500 500 2007
European Trade Centre Tower 1 500 111 2019
Citygate Ecotower 485 108 2002
Mallory Clifford Project 470 100 1998 Aka Southwark Tower
Green Bird 442 83 1990
Wembley Park Tower 353 1890
Aldegate Tower 325 85 1989
Glass Tower 304 80 1852
Oakwood Tower 300 80 2016 Made of wood, designed by PLP Architecture and Cambridge University for the City of London.
Vortex Tower 300 70 2004
The Three Spires 253 64 2009 Three towers, the tallest of which was 253 m (830 ft)
Credit Suisse First Boston Building 250 50 1989
Glengall View Place 230 54 2006 Greenwich View Place
European Trade Centre Tower 2 230 53 2019
European Trade Centre Tower 3 230 53 2019
European Trade Centre Tower 4 230 53 2019
European Trade Centre Tower 5 230 53 2019
Cricklewood Tower 216 47
80 & 88–104 Bishopsgate Redevelopment 214 50
Folgate Street (Project Cosmos) 50
Skyhouse 168 50 Originally 305m
Royal Courts of Justice 165* 1865
Corporation of London Tower 150* 1944

* Estimated height.

Timeline of tallest buildings and structures

Tower of London White Tower
The White Tower stood as the tallest structure in London from 1098 until 1310.

This lists free-standing structures that have at some point held the title of tallest structure in London.

Name Image Location Years as tallest Height
m / ft
Floors Reference
White Tower The White Tower, Tower of London.jpg Tower Hill 1098–1310 (212 years) 01.027 / 90 03.0N/A
Old St Paul's Cathedral Old St Paul's Cathedral photographic reconstruction.jpg City of London 1310–1666 (356 years) 07.0150 / 493 08.0N/A
Southwark Cathedral Catedral Southwark, Londres, Inglaterra, 2014-08-11, DD 105.JPG Southwark 1666–1677 (11 years) 02.050 / 163 04.0N/A
Monument to the Great Fire of London The Monument to the Great Fire of London.JPG City of London 1677–1683 (6 years) 03.062 / 202 05.0N/A
St Mary-le-Bow St Mary-Le-Bow 01.jpg City of London 1683–1710 (27 years) 04.072 / 236 06.0N/A
St Paul's Cathedral Cathédrale St-Paul - entrée principale.jpg City of London 1710–1939 (229 years) 05.0111 / 365 07.0N/A
Battersea Power Station Battersea.power.station.london.arp.jpg Battersea 1939–1950 (11 years) 06.0113 / 370 01.010
Crystal Palace transmitting station Cp mast.jpg Crystal Palace Park 1950–1991 (41 years) 08.0219 / 720 09.0N/A
One Canada Square London MMB S6 Canary Wharf.jpg Canary Wharf 1991–2012 (21 years) 09.0236 / 771 02.050
The Shard Shard London Bridge May 2012.JPG Southwark 2012–present (12 years) 310 / 1016 87

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