However, there has been a renewed interest in skyscrapers in both Manchester and Salford in the 21st century, with a number of proposals being brought forward.
[9] In 2018, Deansgate Square South Tower in Manchester became the only skyscraper in the United Kingdom outside London to reach a height of over 200 m (660 ft).
Upon completion in 2006, it became the tallest building in Greater Manchester, surpassing the CIS Tower by over 50 m (160 ft).
This lists buildings that are under construction in Greater Manchester and are planned to rise at least 50 metres (160 ft).
This lists buildings that are approved for construction in Greater Manchester and are planned to rise at least 50 metres (160 ft).
This lists buildings that are proposed for construction in Greater Manchester and are planned to rise at least 50 metres (160 ft).
Upon completion in 2006, it became the tallest building in Greater Manchester, surpassing the CIS Tower by over 50 m (160 ft).
This lists the top 20 buildings in order of height in Greater Manchester that are either completed, under construction, approved or proposed.
The imminent transformation of the Manchester and Salford skylines is made clear with only five of the top 20 buildings already completed, with four under construction, four approved, and seven proposed as of January 2025.