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Tall buildings in London
Skyline of London in September 2024.jpg
City of London skyline in 2024
Tallest building The Shard (2012)
Tallest building height 309.6 m (1,016 ft)
First 150 m+ building BT Tower (1965)
Buildings above 100 m 124 (2025)
Buildings above 150 m 42 (2025)
Buildings above 200 m 14 (2025)
Buildings above 300 m 1
The BT Tower, completed in 1964 at 177 metres tall
The BT Tower, completed in 1964 at 177 metres tall, the tallest building in London before 1980
30 St Mary Axe "the Gherkin", completed in 2004 at 180 metres tall
The Gherkin, completed in 2003 at 180 meters
The Shard, completed in 2012 at 309.6 metres tall
The Shard, completed in 2012 at 309.6 meters, the tallest building in Western Europe

London is famous for its history, but it also has many super tall buildings! For a long time, St Paul's Cathedral was the tallest building in London. It stood at 111 meters (364 feet) from 1710 until 1963. Then, the 118-meter (387-foot) Millbank Tower became the tallest.

Just one year later, in 1964, the BT Tower took the lead at 177 meters (581 feet). In 1980, Tower 42 (once called NatWest Tower) was finished. It was 183 meters (600 feet) tall. Then, in 1991, One Canada Square reached 235 meters (771 feet). It became the main building in the Canary Wharf area.

Since 2012, the tallest building in London has been The Shard. It is located near London Bridge and stands at an amazing 309.6 meters (1,016 feet) tall! Many more tall buildings are being planned for London. These new towers will be in areas like the City of London, Canary Wharf, Stratford, and the South Bank.

As of 2025, London has 124 buildings that are at least 100 meters (328 feet) tall. There are 42 buildings that are 150 meters (492 feet) or taller. London has the second-highest number of skyscrapers in Europe, right after Moscow.

History of London's Tall Buildings

Early Tall Structures

The story of London's tall buildings began a long time ago. The first really tall structure was the White Tower. It is part of the Tower of London and was finished in 1098. It stood at 27 meters (90 feet) tall.

In 1310, the original Old St Paul's Cathedral was completed. It was a massive 150 meters (492 feet) tall! This made it the tallest structure in the world for a short time. It lost the title to Lincoln Cathedral in 1311. But when Lincoln Cathedral's spire fell in 1549, Old St Paul's became the world's tallest again.

Sadly, a lightning strike destroyed the spire of Old St Paul's in 1561. Even without its spire, it was still the tallest in London. The Great Fire of London in 1666 badly damaged St Paul's. After that, Southwark Cathedral became the tallest at 50 meters (163 feet). London didn't have a building over 100 meters tall again until 1710. That's when the current St Paul's Cathedral was finished, standing at 111 meters (364 feet).

Building Rules and New Towers

For many years, London had rules that stopped buildings from being too tall. These rules were put in place in 1894. They helped protect famous views of places like St Paul's Cathedral and the Palace of Westminster. Even today, there are still rules to keep these views clear.

In the 1960s, these height rules became less strict. This led to a building boom! St Paul's Cathedral was no longer the tallest after 1963. The Millbank Tower (118 meters / 387 feet) took its place. Then, the BT Tower (177 meters / 581 feet) became the tallest in 1964. It officially opened in 1965.

Other tall buildings from the 1960s include Centre Point (117 meters / 384 feet) and the Empress State Building (100 meters / 328 feet). In the 1970s, more towers were built. These included the Barbican Estate towers: Cromwell Tower, Lauderdale Tower, and Shakespeare Tower, all 123 meters (404 feet) tall.

Modern Skyscrapers Emerge

In 1980, Tower 42 (then called NatWest Tower) was completed. At 183 meters (600 feet), it was seen as London's first true "skyscraper." It was even the tallest building in the UK at the time. After a ten-year break, One Canada Square was finished in 1991. It reached 235 meters (771 feet) and became the tallest building in the UK.

In the 2000s, London started building many more skyscrapers. This was encouraged by Ken Livingstone, who was the Mayor of London. In 2002, 8 Canada Square and 25 Canada Square were built in Canary Wharf. Both are 200 meters (656 feet) tall.

The famous The Gherkin was completed in 2003, standing at 180 meters (590 feet). Other notable towers from this time include Heron Tower (230 meters / 756 feet) and Broadgate Tower (165 meters / 541 feet).

London's Tallest Today

Boris Johnson, who was Mayor of London from 2008 to 2016, also approved many new skyscrapers. In 2012, The Shard was completed. At 309.6 meters (1,016 feet), it became London's tallest building and remains so today.

Other tall buildings finished in the 2010s include 122 Leadenhall Street (225 meters / 738 feet), nicknamed "the Cheesegrater." The South Bank Tower was made taller in 2016, reaching 150 meters (492 feet).

More recently, One Blackfriars (166 meters / 545 feet) and The Scalpel (190 meters / 623 feet) were finished. In Canary Wharf, Newfoundland Quay (220 meters / 722 feet) and Landmark Pinnacle (233 meters / 764 feet) were completed. 22 Bishopsgate, a huge 278-meter (912-foot) tower, was finished in 2019.

Future plans include 1 Undershaft, which will be 290 meters (951 feet) tall. It will be the second tallest building in London, after The Shard. Another tower, 100 Leadenhall, nicknamed "Cheesegrater 2," is also planned.

Tallest Buildings and Structures

This list shows London's tallest buildings and structures that are at least 100 meters (328 feet) tall. The height includes spires and architectural details, but not antenna masts.

Rank Name Image Height
m / ft
Floor 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 meters (663 feet) at roof height, but includes a 28-meter (92-foot) 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. Topped out in September 2023.
10 South Quay Plaza 1 South Quay Plaza 1 (November 2023).jpg 215 / 705 68 2020 Residential Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs
11 One Park Drive 205 / 673 57 2021 Residential Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs
12 8 Bishopsgate 204 / 669 51 2023 Office City of London 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.
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 (SQP 4) - May 2024 (1).jpg 192 / 630 56 2024 Residential Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs
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
19 One West Point Tower 1 Portal West Towers - November 2024.jpg 184 / 604 04.060 2022 Residential North Acton
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 Amory Tower 182 / 597 53 2019 Residential Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs
22 St George Wharf Tower St Georges Wharf Tower 2013-09-26.jpg 181 / 594 01.049 2013 Residential Vauxhall / Nine Elms The top of the building has a small wind turbine to help make power.
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.
24= One Thames City No. 8 One Thames City No. 8 - October 2023.jpg 177 / 581 53 2022 Residential Vauxhall / Nine Elms 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)
Wardian London - West Tower - Canary Wharf, Isle of Dogs - May 2024 (2) 168 / 552 50 2019 Residential Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs
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 Thames Quay One Thames Quay, Marsh Wall - May 2024.png 158 / 518 14.048 2024 Residential Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs Topped out in November 2024.
35 One Churchill Place Barclays HQ.jpg 156 / 513 22.032 2004 Office Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs
36 Carrara Tower
(250 City Road)
250 City Road Tower 1 - November 2024.jpg 155 / 508 42 2018 Residential Islington
37 40 Leadenhall Street 154 / 505 34 2022 Office City of London
38= 25 Bank Street 25 Bank Street 2012.JPG 153 / 502 19.033 2003 Office Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs
38= 40 Bank Street 40 Bank Street Heron Quay London.jpg 153 / 502 20.033 2003 Office Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs
40 Croydon Transmitter Croydon Transmitter.JPG 152 / 499 36.0N/A 1964 Transmitter Croydon
41 10 Upper Bank Street 10 Upper Bank Street - November 2023.jpg 151 / 495 23.032 2003 Office Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs
42= 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 increased in 2016.
42= 10 Park Drive
(Wood Wharf A3)
150 / 492 43 2019 Residential Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs
44= 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.
44= Baltimore Tower Cropped image of Baltimore Tower - 30435639090 bf141ef3b1 o.jpg 149 / 489 46 2016 Residential Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs
44= Highpoint 149 / 489 46 2017 Residential Elephant & Castle
47= Pan Peninsula
East Tower
Pan Peninsula London.jpg 147 / 484 02.048 2008 Residential Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs
47= One Bank Street HeronQuaysWestCanaryWharf.jpg 147 / 482 28 2019 Office Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs
47= Strata Strata SE1 from Monument 2014.jpg 147 / 484 43 2010 Residential Elephant & Castle The tallest residential building in London at the time.
50 Maine Tower (Harbour Central Block D) 144 / 472 42 2018 Residential Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs Topped out in 2020.
51= Manhattan Loft Gardens Manhattan Loft Gardens, April 2018.jpg 143 / 469 42 2018 Residential Stratford
51= Guy's Tower Guys hospital tower.jpg 143 / 469 17.034 1974 Hospital Southwark Second tallest all-hospital building in the world.
53 24 Marsh Wall
East Tower
22 Marsh Wall.jpg 140 / 458 44 2010 Residential Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs
54 Imperial West
Residential Building
White City North Campus over the Westway, Wood Lane (cropped).jpg 139 / 456 35 2019 Residential White City
55 250 City Road, Tower 2 250 City Road Tower 2 - November 2024.jpg 137 / 454 36 2019 Residential Islington
56 Charrington Tower Charrington Tower 29.05.2021 (2).jpg 136 / 446 44 2016 Residential Blackwall
57 101 George Street 101 George Street - November 2023 (Facing North-West).jpg 135.6 / 444 44 2019 Residential Croydon Was the world's tallest modular building when finished.
58= One Bishopsgate Plaza One Bishopsgate Plaza 24.05.2021 (5).jpg 135 / 443 44 2020 Hotel City of London
58= London Eye London Eye - TQ04 26.jpg 135 / 443 37.0 N/A 1999 Ferris wheel South Bank Was the world's tallest Ferris wheel from 1999 to 2006.
60= Saffron Square Saffron Square Tower, Croydon, London (cropped).jpg 134 / 440 44 2015 Residential Croydon
60= Two Fifty One 134 / 440 42 2017 Residential Elephant & Castle
62 Atlas Building 134 / 438 40 2018 Residential Hackney
63= 150 High Street,
Stratford
150 High Street, Stratford.jpg 133 / 436 42 2013 Residential Stratford
63= Wembley Stadium Wembley Stadium, From the Outside.JPG 133 / 436 34.06 2007 Stadium Wembley Second-tallest stadium in the world.
65 25 Churchill Place 25 Churchill Place, Canary Wharf.jpg 130 / 428 10.023 2014 Office Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs
66= One West Point Tower 2 Portal West Towers - November 2024.jpg 128 / 420 04.060 2022 Residential North Acton
66= 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.
66= Keybridge Lofts 128 / 420 37 2019 Residential Vauxhall / Nine Elms Was the UK's tallest brick residential tower when finished.
66= 10 George Street (Wood Wharf E2) 128 / 420 35 2018 Residential Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs
70 CityPoint City Point 29.01.2020 (6).jpg 127 / 417 36 1967 / 2000 Office City of London Was Britannic House (122m) until 2000, then made taller and renamed.
71 Gladwin Tower 126 / 411 37 2019 Residential Vauxhall / Nine Elms Completed in 2020.
72= Willis Building Willis Building (London).jpg 125 / 410 29.026 2007 Office City of London
72= Harbour Central Block C 125 / 410 36 2018 Residential Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs Topped out in 2020.
74 One Thames City No. 9 One Thames City No.9 - October 2023.jpg 124.6 / 408.8 36 2022 Residential Vauxhall / Nine Elms Topped out in 2020.
75= One The Elephant One The Elephant 24.04.2021 (2).jpg 124 / 406 37 2015 Residential Elephant & Castle Completed in June 2016.
75= Euston Tower Euston Tower 2004.jpg 124 / 408 12.036 1970 Office Euston
77= Cromwell Tower Crowell Tower, London.jpg 123 / 404 08.042 1973 Residential City of London
77= Lauderdale Tower Lauderdale Tower, Barbican Estate, London.jpg 123 / 404 06.043 1974 Residential City of London
77= Shakespeare Tower Barbican Estate Tower 2007.jpg 123 / 404 05.043 1976 Residential City of London
77= One Crown Place Tower 1 123 / 403 33 2020 Residential Shoreditch Topped out in 2020.
81= Pan Peninsula
West Tower
Pan Peninsula London.jpg 122 / 400 10.039 2008 Residential Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs
81= 1 Casson Square (Southbank Place) 122 / 400 37 2018 Residential South Bank Topped out in 2018.
81= Stratosphere Tower Stratosphere Tower, Stratford, London.jpg 122 / 400 39 2017 Residential Stratford
81= Chelsea Waterfront West Tower Chelsea Waterfront 3.jpg 122 / 400 37 2019 Residential Chelsea Harbour Completed in 2019.
81= 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.
86 Sky Gardens Nine Elms Sky Gardens Nine Elms 20.06.2021.jpg 120 / 394 35 2017 Residential Vauxhall / Nine Elms
87 Millbank Tower Millbank Tower, Westminster, London, 24Apr04.jpg 119 / 390 21.033 1963 Office Westminster
88 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.
89= Centre Point Centre Point London.jpg 117 / 385 15.035 1967 Residential West End Changed from offices to flats in 2015.
89= Conington Road Bale and Anchor - Conington Road - May 2024.jpg 117 / 385 15.034 2024 Residential Lewisham Tallest in Lewisham Town Centre.
89= Empress State Building Empress State Building.JPG 117 / 385 24.031 1961 Office Fulham Was 100 meters tall before a height increase in 2003.
92 Lexicon Tower
(aka Chronicle Tower)
116 / 380 36 2015 Residential Islington
93= The Stage, Shoreditch The Stage - October 2023.jpg 115 / 377 38 2022 Residential Shoreditch Topped out in 2021.
93= Rudolf Place Rudolf Place - October 2023.jpg 115 / 377 37 2021 Office/Student Vauxhall / Nine Elms Topped out in 2021.
93= 22 Ropemaker 22 Ropemaker - Moorgate, City of London.jpg 115 / 377 27 2023 Office City of London Topped out in 2022.
93= ArcelorMittal Orbit ArcelorMittal Orbit at night.jpg 115 / 377 37.02 2012 Viewing
platform
Stratford
97 Queen's Quarter Building 1 114 / 374 35 2021 Residential Croydon Topped out in 2021.
97 Halo Tower Building 1 114 / 374 42 2013 Residential
98= Insignia Point 113 / 371 30 2018 Residential Stratford
98= Battersea Power Station Battersea.power.station.london.arp.jpg 113 / 370 33.010 1953 Industrial Battersea
100 The Heron The Heron, Milton Court.jpg 112 / 367 35 2013 Residential City of London Also known as Milton Court.
101 Manor Road Quarter 112 / 367 34 2024 Residential Canning Town Topped out in September 2023.
102 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.
103 Dollar Bay Tower Dollar Bay Tower E14 9BX.jpg 109 / 358 31 2016 Residential Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs
104 1 West India Quay OneWestIndiaQuay.jpg 108 / 354 13.036 2004 Office Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs
105= Shell Centre Shell Centre, London, UK, June 2004.jpg 107 / 351 30.026 1961 Office South Bank
105= One Crown Place Tower 2 107 / 351 29 2020 Residential Shoreditch Topped out in 2020.
107= Finsbury Tower 105 / 344 28 2021 Office Finsbury
107= 33 Canada Square 33 Canada Square 25.05.2021 (2).jpg 105 / 344 32.018 1999 Office Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs
107= Sky View Tower Capital Towers, Stratford, London (cropped).jpg 105 / 345 35 2016 Residential Stratford
107= Chapter Spitalfields Nido 100 Middlesex Street.jpg 105 / 344 34 2009 Residential
(student)
City of London
107= Pioneer Point North Poineer Point, Ilford- geograph.org.uk - 3398883.jpg 105 / 344 31 2011 Residential Ilford
107= Lewisham Exchange Tower Lewisham Exchange 3.jpg 105 / 344 33 2021 Residential/Student Lewisham Topped out in 2021.
113= 99 Bishopsgate 99 Bishopsgate from above.jpg 104 / 340 31.026 1976 Office City of London
113= Ontario Tower Blackwall Tunnel ventilation shafts and the Ontario Tower - geograph.org.uk - 789359.jpg 104 / 340 25.029 2007 Residential Blackwall
115 Legacy Tower Stratford Central (Legacy Tower), Stratford, London.jpg 103 / 338 33 2018 Residential Stratford Completed in late 2018.
116= Upper Riverside Building 5 102 / 335 31 2020 Residential Greenwich Peninsula Topped out in 2020.
116= Victoria Tower Westminster Palace Victoria Tower.jpg 102 / 336 39.0N/A 1858 Government Westminster Tallest non-religious building in the world when finished.
116= Hurlock Heights 102 / 336 31 2019 Residential Elephant & Castle Tallest building in the Elephant Park Development.
116= Westmark Tower 102 / 336 30 2021 Residential Paddington
120= Portland House Portland House, London, England.jpg 101 / 331 26.029 1963 Office Westminster
120= London Hilton
on Park Lane
The London Hilton on Park Lane (cropped).JPG 101 / 331 26.028 1963 Hotel West End
120= Skyline,
Woodberry Down
Skyline, Woodberry Down, London, UK.jpg 101 / 331 31 2016 Residential Hackney
120= One Angel Court 101 / 331 24 2017 Office City of London
124= Stock Exchange Tower Former London Stock Exchange Building - geograph.org.uk - 1501273.jpg 100 / 328 26.027 1970 Office City of London
124= Urbanest King's Cross Urbanest King's Cross, London.jpg 100 / 328 26.027 2013 Residential Borough
of Camden
124= Laurel Point 100 / 328 28 2018 Residential Stratford
124= 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.

Buildings Under Construction, Approved, and Proposed

London is always growing! Here are some buildings that are being built, have been approved, or are still just ideas.

Under Construction

These buildings are currently being built in London and will be at least 100 meters (328 feet) tall. Buildings that are already topped out (meaning their highest point is reached) are in the list above.

Name Image Height
m / ft
Floors Year (est.) Primary use Location Notes
40 Charter Street (Wood Wharf E4) Wood Wharf - 40 Charter Street - May 2024.jpg 185.1 / 607 51 2027 Residential Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs
Bankside Yards "Opus" 166 / 545 50 2026 Residential South Bank
50-60 Charter Street Tower 1 (Wood Wharf J3) Wood Wharf - 50-60 Charter Street - May 2024 (2).jpg 161 / 528 49 2025 Residential Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs
One Leadenhall 1 Leadenhall Street November 2023 (1).jpg 158 / 518 36 2024 Office City of London
2–3 Finsbury Avenue 156 / 511 38 Office City of London
Canada Water Building C4 "The Founding" The Founding, Canada Water - May 2024.jpg 150 / 492 40 Residential Canada Water
Millharbour Village G3 142 / 466 45 Residential Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs
2 Trafalgar Way, Tower 1 2 Trafalgar Way - May 2024.jpg 138 / 451 48 2026 Residential Poplar
The Mall 137 / 449 34 Residential Walthamstow
Chapter London Bridge Chapter London Bridge October 2023.jpg 133 / 436 39 2025 Residential Southwark Construction started 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
Sampson House B 120 / 394 34 Residential South Bank
Elephant and Castle Town Centre Tower 3 117 / 384 35 Residential Elephant & Castle
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
50-60 Charter Street Tower 2 (Wood Wharf J1) Wood Wharf - 50-60 Charter Street - May 2024 (1).jpg 112 / 367 34 2025 Residential Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs
2 Trafalgar Way, Tower 2 2 Trafalgar Way - May 2024.jpg 110 / 358 36 2026 Residential Poplar
Twelvetrees Park Tower 2 107 / 351 32 Residential West Ham
Millharbour Village West G4 102 / 334 32 Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs

Approved Buildings

These buildings have been approved for construction in London and will be at least 100 meters (328 feet) tall.

Name Image Height
metres / ft
Floors Year (est.) Primary Use Location Notes
1 Undershaft 294 / 965 74 2030 Office City of London Approved in November 2016.
55 Bishopsgate 269 / 882* 63 2029 Office City of London Approved in July 2023.
100 Leadenhall 249 / 817 56 2026 Office City of London Approved in July 2018.
99 Bishopsgate 240 / 787 54 2030 Office City of London Approved in January 2025.
Riverside South Tower 1 237 / 778 45 Office Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs Construction is on hold.
Spire London 235 / 771 67 Residential Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs Currently on hold.
Ensign House 224 / 735* 56 2026 Residential Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs Approved in February 2022.
4 Portal Way Tower 1 203 / 666 55 Residential North Acton Approved in July 2016.
One Portal Way Tower 1 196 / 643 56 Residential North Acton Approved in October 2023.
18 Blackfriars Road "Office Building" 191 / 627 48 Office Blackfriars Approved in May 2024.
One Portal Way Tower 2 186 / 610 51 Residential North Acton Approved in October 2023.
Riverside South Tower 2 186 / 610 37 Office Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs Construction is 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 Approved in October 2023.
Cuba Street 172 / 564 52 2025 Residential Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs Approved in March 2022.
One East Point 170 / 558 52 Residential Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs Approved in October 2024.
One Lansdowne Road Tower 1 164 / 538 50 Residential Croydon Approved in December 2024.
Ten Bank Street 161 / 528 31 Office Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs
Wood Wharf B1 160 / 525 Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs Approved in 2014.
30 Marsh Wall 156 / 512 48 2025 Residential Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs Approved in March 2022.
13–14 Appold Street 156 / 512 45 2019 Hotel Shoreditch Approved in 2015.
One Station Road 154/ 505 42 Residential Ilford Approved in 2019.
99 City Road 152 / 501 35 Office Islington Approved in September 2023.
One Thames City N.10 151 / 495 46 Residential Vauxhall / Nine Elms
18 Blackfriars Road "Stamford Building" 151 / 495 44 Residential Blackfriars Approved in May 2024.
Vauxhall Cross Tower 2 151 / 495 42 Residential Vauxhall / Nine Elms Approved in April 2020.
7 Brannan Street (Wood Wharf F1) 150 / 492 50 2028 Residential Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs
1 Merchant Square 150 / 492 42 Residential Paddington Construction is on hold.
50 Fenchurch Street 150 / 492 36 Office City of London Approved in May 2020.
56-58 Marsh Wall 147 / 482 46 Residential Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs Approved in April 2023.
60 Gracechurch Street 147 / 482 36 2029 Office City of London Approved in December 2024.
Bermondsey Place Building B4 143 / 469 44 Residential Southwark
Skipton House Tower 1 143 / 469 39 Residential Elephant & Castle Approved in July 2016.
Doon Street Tower 140 / 459 43 Residential South Bank Construction is on hold.
Stratford Island Tower 1 140 / 459 42 Residential Stratford
54 Marsh Wall 140 / 459 39 Residential Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs Approved in January 2017.
Millharbour Village East G1.1 139 / 456 45 Residential Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs
West End Gate 138 / 452 39 Residential Paddington Approved in March 2023.
70 Gracechurch Street 138 / 452 34 Office City of London Approved in February 2021.
55 Gracechurch Street 130 / 426 30 Office City of London Approved in January 2021.
12–20 Wyvil Road 126 / 413 37 2020 Residential Vauxhall
Vicarage Field Tower 1 125 / 410* 36 Residential Barking Approved in January 2017.
Botanical House 124 / 407 36 2027 Residential Croydon Approved in November 2023.
1 Selsdon Way 123 / 403.5 35 Residential Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs Approved in January 2025.
4 Portal Way Tower 2 123 / 403.5 45 Residential North Acton
Elizabeth House 123 / 403 29 Office South Bank
Millharbour Village East G1.3 122 / 400 39 Residential Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs
Morden Wharf Tower 1 122 / 400 36 Residential Greenwich
Cherry Park Tower 1 121 / 397* 39 2023 Residential Stratford
IQL Park Place Tower 1 120 / 394 35 2026 Residential Stratford
One Peninsula Square 120 / 393* 36 Residential Greenwich Peninsula Approved in March 2024.
Convoys Wharf Tower 1 116 / 380 40 Residential Deptford
South Quay Plaza 2 115 / 378 35 Residential Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs
Ram Quarter Tower 113 / 371 36 Residential Wandsworth
Republic at East India Dock 110 / 360 36 Residential Blackwall
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.
Skipton House Tower 2 106 / 348 25 Residential Elephant & Castle Approved in July 2016.
One Lansdowne Road Tower 2 105 / 344 31 Residential Croydon Approved in December 2024.
The Bellamy 104 / 341 26 Residential Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs Approved in July 2022.
Morden Wharf Tower 2 103 / 338 30 Residential Greenwich
115-123 Houndsditch 103 / 338 24 Office City of London Approved in December 2021.
Enderby Place Tower 1 102 / 334 29 Residential Greenwich

* Approximate figure.

Proposed Buildings

These buildings are ideas for London that are planned to be at least 100 meters (328 feet) tall. It can take a few years for these plans to be approved.

Name Height
m / ft
Floors Year (Proposal) Notes
North Quay Tower 1 222 / 728 67 2017
North Quay Tower 2 212 / 696 61 2017
North Quay Tower 3 203 / 666 47 2017
One Park Place 199 / 653* 60 2021
Neasden Goods Yard Tower 1 (Plot A2) 177 / 580* 50 2023
63 St Mary Axe 176 / 577 46 2025
Vauxhall Cross Island 175 / 574* 53 2017
The Goodsyard Tower 1 166 / 545 46 2015
31 Bury Street 164 / 538 44 2024
Project Skylines 160 / 525* 48 2017
Borough Triangle Tower 1 158 / 518 46 2022
Earls Court Masterplan - WB04 154 / 505* 42 2024
Neasden Goods Yard Tower 2 (Plot R2) 150 / 492* 41 2023
Borough Triangle Tower 2 149 / 489 42 2022
Neasden Goods Yard Tower 3 (Plot A2) 148 / 485* 42 2023
130 Fenchurch Street 146 / 479 35 2025
85 Gracechurch Street 138 / 452 32 2022
82 West India Road 136 / 446 39 2016
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
Nest Battersea 122 / 400* 35 2025
Mondial House 120 / 393* 35 2016
Neasden Goods Yard Tower 5 (Plot S2) 118 / 388 33 2023
Houndsditch Street 117 / 384 23 2021
One South Quay 116 / 350* 35 2020
The Culinary Quarter Tower 1 110 / 361* 35 2016
North Quay Tower 4 107 / 351 30 2017
16–19 Hatfields/1-5 Paris Garden 110 / 361 24 2017
East Village E20 Tower 4 103 / 338 29

* Approximate figure.

Timeline of London's Tallest Structures

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

This list shows the buildings that have held the title of London's tallest structure over time.

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 (13 years) 310 / 1016 87

London's Skylines

London has several amazing skyline views, each with its own unique tall buildings.

See also

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