List of tallest buildings and structures in London facts for kids

The BT Tower, completed in 1964 at 177 metres tall

The Gherkin, completed in 2003 at 180 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 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 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 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 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	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 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		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		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		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		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		219 / 720	35.0N/A	1950	Transmitter	Crystal Palace	Tallest structure in London completed in the 1950s.
9	Aspen at Consort Place*		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		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		200 / 656	05.042	2002	Office	Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs	Also known as the HSBC Tower.
13=	25 Canada Square		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		200 / 656	58	2022	Residential	Vauxhall / Nine Elms	Topped out.
16	Harcourt Gardens*		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		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		184 / 604	04.060	2022	Residential	North Acton	Part of the Portal West development.
20	Tower 42		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		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		180 / 590	09.040	2003	Office	City of London	Formerly known as the Swiss Re Building. Nicknamed "The Gherkin".
24=	BT Tower		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		177 / 581	53	2022	Residential	Vauxhall / Nine Elms	Planning application in 2014. Topped out in 2020.
26	100 Bishopsgate		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		168 / 552	50	2020	Residential	Vauxhall / Nine Elms	Topped out in 2020.
29	One Blackfriars		166 / 546	50	2018	Mixed	South Bank	Nicknamed "The Boomerang".
30	Broadgate Tower		164 / 539	14.035	2008	Office	City of London
31=	Principal Tower		161 / 528	51	2018	Residential	Shoreditch
31=	One Nine Elms River Tower		161 / 528	43	2022	Residential	Vauxhall / Nine Elms	Topped out.
33	20 Fenchurch Street		160 / 525	14.037	2014	Office	City of London	Nicknamed "The Walkie-Talkie".
34	One Churchill Place		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		153 / 502	19.033	2003	Office	Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs
37=	40 Bank Street		153 / 502	20.033	2003	Office	Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs
39	Croydon Transmitter		152 / 499	36.0N/A	1964	Transmitter	Croydon
40	10 Upper Bank Street		151 / 495	23.032	2003	Office	Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs
41=	South Bank Tower		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		149 / 489	49	2022	Residential	Croydon	Topped out in November 2022. Europe's tallest modular building.
43=	Baltimore Tower		149 / 489	46	2016	Residential	Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs
43=	Highpoint		149 / 489	46	2017	Residential	Elephant & Castle
46=	Pan Peninsula East Tower		147 / 484	02.048	2008	Residential	Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs
46=	One Bank Street		147 / 482	28	2019	Office	Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs	Formerly known as Heron Quays West. Application submitted in December 2013.
46=	Strata		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		143 / 469	42	2018	Residential	Stratford
50=	Guy's Tower		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		140 / 458	44	2010	Residential	Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs
53	Imperial West Residential Building		139 / 456	35	2019	Residential	White City	Located at 88 Wood Lane, W12 0FD.
54	250 City Road, Tower 2		137 / 454	36	2019	Residential	Islington
55	Charrington Tower		136 / 446	44	2016	Residential	Blackwall
56	101 George Street		135.6 / 444	44	2019	Residential	Croydon	Upon completion was the world's tallest modular building.
57=	One Bishopsgate Plaza		135 / 443	44	2020	Hotel	City of London	Located at 150 Bishopsgate, EC2M 4HX.
57=	London Eye		135 / 443	37.0 N/A	1999	Ferris wheel	South Bank	The world's tallest Ferris wheel from 1999 to 2006.
59=	Saffron Square		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		133 / 436	42	2013	Residential	Stratford
62=	Wembley Stadium		133 / 436	34.06	2007	Stadium	Wembley	Second-tallest stadium in the world.
64	25 Churchill Place		130 / 428	10.023	2014	Office	Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs
65=	One West Point Tower 2		128 / 420	04.060	2022	Residential	North Acton	Part of the Portal West development.
65=	40 Marsh Wall		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		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		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		124.6 / 408.8	36	2022	Residential	Vauxhall / Nine Elms	Planning application in 2014. Topped out in 2020.
74=	One The Elephant		124 / 406	37	2015	Residential	Elephant & Castle	Formerly St. Mary's. Completed in June 2016.
74=	Euston Tower		124 / 408	12.036	1970	Office	Euston
76=	Cromwell Tower		123 / 404	08.042	1973	Residential	City of London
76=	Lauderdale Tower		123 / 404	06.043	1974	Residential	City of London
76=	Shakespeare Tower		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		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		122 / 400	39	2017	Residential	Stratford	Formerly called Broadway Chambers.
80=	Chelsea Waterfront West Tower		122 / 400	37	2019	Residential	Chelsea Harbour	Completed in 2019.
80=	Alta at Consort Place*		122 / 400	34	2023	Residential	Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs	Nearing completion.
85	Sky Gardens Nine Elms		120 / 394	35	2017	Residential	Vauxhall / Nine Elms
86	Millbank Tower		119 / 390	21.033	1963	Office	Westminster
87	St. Helen's		118 / 387	28.028	1969	Office	City of London	Formerly known as the Aviva Tower.
88=	Centre Point		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		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		115 / 377	38	2022	Residential	Shoreditch	Topped out in 2021.
92=	Rudolf Place		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		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		113 / 370	33.010	1953	Industrial	Battersea
99	The Heron		112 / 367	35	2013	Residential	City of London	Also known as Milton Court.
100	St Paul's Cathedral		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		109 / 358	31	2016	Residential	Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs
102	1 West India Quay		108 / 354	13.036	2004	Office	Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs
103=	Shell Centre		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		105 / 344	32.018	1999	Office	Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs
105=	Sky View Tower		105 / 345	35	2016	Residential	Stratford	Tallest of the Capital Towers development.
105=	Chapter Spitalfields		105 / 344	34	2009	Residential (student)	City of London
105=	Pioneer Point North		105 / 344	31	2011	Residential	Ilford
105=	Lewisham Exchange Tower		105 / 344	33	2021	Residential/Student	Lewisham	Topped out in 2021.
111=	99 Bishopsgate		104 / 340	31.026	1976	Office	City of London
111=	Ontario Tower		104 / 340	25.029	2007	Residential	Blackwall
113	Legacy Tower		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		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		101 / 331	26.029	1963	Office	Westminster
118=	London Hilton on Park Lane		101 / 331	26.028	1963	Hotel	West End
117=	Skyline, Woodberry Down		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		100 / 328	26.027	1970	Office	City of London
122=	Urbanest King's Cross		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)		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)		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		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)		161 / 528	49	2025	Residential	Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs	Updated application approved in February 2022.
One Thames Quay		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		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)		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.

* 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.

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		100 / 328	30	1967	2007	Designed by Richard Seifert, replaced by building 74 metres (243 ft) tall.
Southwark Towers		100 / 328	25	1976	2009	Replaced by The Shard.

Visions of skyscrapers

* Estimated height.

Timeline of tallest buildings and structures

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		Tower Hill	1098–1310 (212 years)	01.027 / 90	03.0N/A
Old St Paul's Cathedral		City of London	1310–1666 (356 years)	07.0150 / 493	08.0N/A
Southwark Cathedral		Southwark	1666–1677 (11 years)	02.050 / 163	04.0N/A
Monument to the Great Fire of London		City of London	1677–1683 (6 years)	03.062 / 202	05.0N/A
St Mary-le-Bow		City of London	1683–1710 (27 years)	04.072 / 236	06.0N/A
St Paul's Cathedral		City of London	1710–1939 (229 years)	05.0111 / 365	07.0N/A
Battersea Power Station		Battersea	1939–1950 (11 years)	06.0113 / 370	01.010
Crystal Palace transmitting station		Crystal Palace Park	1950–1991 (41 years)	08.0219 / 720	09.0N/A
One Canada Square		Canary Wharf	1991–2012 (21 years)	09.0236 / 771	02.050
The Shard		Southwark	2012–present (13 years)	310 / 1016	87

See also

In Spanish: Anexo:Edificios más altos de Londres para niños

• Architecture of London
• List of tallest buildings and structures in Croydon
• City of London#Skyscrapers and tall buildings
• List of tallest buildings in the United Kingdom
• List of tallest structures in the United Kingdom