List of tallest buildings and structures in Liverpool
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This list of the tallest buildings and structures in Liverpool ranks skyscrapers and structures in Liverpool
, England
by height (buildings in the wider Liverpool urban area
are listed separately within the article). The tallest building in Liverpool is currently the 40-storey West Tower
, which rises 140 metres (459 ft) on Liverpool's waterfront. It is also the 15th-tallest building in the United Kingdom. Liverpool is a city undergoing mass regeneration and older buildings are being demolished to make way for new developments. During the mid-2000s, ten 1960s
apartment blocks over 50 metres (164 ft) tall in the city were demolished.
The history of tall buildings and structures in Liverpool began in 1911, with the completion of the Royal Liver Building
, which stood at 295 feet (90 metres) and was widely reported to be Britain
's first skyscraper. This period marked the pinnacle of Liverpool's economic success, when it regarded itself as the "second city" of the British Empire
. In 1965 the Liver Building's 54-year reign as the tallest building in Liverpool came to an end, with the completion of Radio City Tower. At 120 metres (394 ft) it was originally going to be a ventilation shaft
but was later converted into a revolving restaurant
and then in 2000 a radio station
. In 2008, Radio City Tower was topped by the Beetham Organization
s' West Tower by 20 metres. However this record could soon be broken by the proposed King Edward Tower
at 170 m, which would also become one of the tallest buildings in the United Kingdom outside of London upon completion.
There is also an ambitious proposal named Liverpool Waters
which if built would include most of the city's tallest buildings, with numerous being over fifty storeys tall. However plans for this development so close to the main waterfront could affect the city's status as a World Heritage Site
according to English Heritage
.
The tallest building ever envisaged for Liverpool was the Otterspool Tower at 305 metres (1,001 ft) and 79 storeys. However, the centrepiece for a proposed 1980s 'garden festival' was never built. As of 2010, the tallest building pending approval is the Shanghai Tower
which will contain 60 storeys and be at least 200 metres (656 ft) tall if and when built.
at least 45m tall, which excludes buildings under construction, proposed buildings and cancelled buildings.
An equal sign (=) following a rank indicates the same height between two or more buildings.
is a large scale £5.5bn development that has been proposed by the company Peel Holdings in the Vauxhall
and dockland areas of Liverpool. The development is expected to create 21m sq ft of new commercial and residential floor space and consist of upwards of fifty buildings, with many over fifty storeys high. There is a sister project on the other side of the Mersey called Wirral Waters
. At sixty storeys, the tallest of all buildings included within the proposal is named Shanghai Tower
(as to pay homage to Liverpool's historical and present links to the Chinese city), it will include a five star hotel and over 1000000 sq ft (92,903 m²) of mixed use floor space. Developers have stated that the project may take fifty years before it is finished. The proposals are presently at the planning stage and are subject to public acceptance.
if plans for Liverpool Waters
goes ahead, claiming that the development would risk "overwhelming the defining characteristics of the area with opposing ones". A spokesperson for English Heritage said: "We believe that it is possible to come up with a creative and imaginative scheme of regeneration for the area without necessarily having these tall buildings [at Clarence Dock] that is still economically viable and diminishes the impact." Development company Peel however have refused the removal of any skyscrapers from the Liverpool Water Project
. Later this year [2011] the proposed site will be visited by UNESCO
inspectors who will advise Unesco’s World Heritage Committee whether the city’s status, which was awarded in 2004, should go on the “at risk” register.
. This term is used by the Office for National Statistics
(ONS) to denote the urban area
around Liverpool
.
held the title of tallest structure in Liverpool
for 54 years until Radio City Tower was completed in 1965. Radio City Tower was finally beaten in 2008 by West Tower
.
Liverpool
Liverpool is a city and metropolitan borough of Merseyside, England, along the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary. It was founded as a borough in 1207 and was granted city status in 1880...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
by height (buildings in the wider Liverpool urban area
Liverpool Urban Area
The "Liverpool Urban Area" is a term used by the Office for National Statistics to denote the urban area around Liverpool in England, to the east of the River Mersey. The contiguous built-up area extends beyond the area administered by Liverpool City Council into adjoining local authority areas,...
are listed separately within the article). The tallest building in Liverpool is currently the 40-storey West Tower
West Tower
West Tower is a 40-storey tall skyscraper in Liverpool, England. The building was the second tower to be built by Carillion in Liverpool for property developers Beetham, who now use the building as their headquarters.-Description:...
, which rises 140 metres (459 ft) on Liverpool's waterfront. It is also the 15th-tallest building in the United Kingdom. Liverpool is a city undergoing mass regeneration and older buildings are being demolished to make way for new developments. During the mid-2000s, ten 1960s
1960s
The 1960s was the decade that started on January 1, 1960, and ended on December 31, 1969. It was the seventh decade of the 20th century.The 1960s term also refers to an era more often called The Sixties, denoting the complex of inter-related cultural and political trends across the globe...
apartment blocks over 50 metres (164 ft) tall in the city were demolished.
The history of tall buildings and structures in Liverpool began in 1911, with the completion of the Royal Liver Building
Royal Liver Building
The Royal Liver Building is a Grade I listed building located in Liverpool, England. It is sited at the Pier Head and along with the neighbouring Cunard Building and Port of Liverpool Building is one of Liverpool's Three Graces, which line the city's waterfront...
, which stood at 295 feet (90 metres) and was widely reported to be Britain
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
's first skyscraper. This period marked the pinnacle of Liverpool's economic success, when it regarded itself as the "second city" of the British Empire
British Empire
The British Empire comprised the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom. It originated with the overseas colonies and trading posts established by England in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. At its height, it was the...
. In 1965 the Liver Building's 54-year reign as the tallest building in Liverpool came to an end, with the completion of Radio City Tower. At 120 metres (394 ft) it was originally going to be a ventilation shaft
Ventilation shaft
In subterranean civil engineering, ventilation shafts, also known as airshafts or vent shafts, are vertical passages used in mines and tunnels to move fresh air underground, and to remove stale air....
but was later converted into a revolving restaurant
Revolving restaurant
A revolving restaurant is a usually tower restaurant eating space designed to rest atop a broad circular revolving platform that operates as a large turntable. The building remains stationary and the diners are carried on the revolving floor. The revolving rate varies between one and three times...
and then in 2000 a radio station
Radio station
Radio broadcasting is a one-way wireless transmission over radio waves intended to reach a wide audience. Stations can be linked in radio networks to broadcast a common radio format, either in broadcast syndication or simulcast or both...
. In 2008, Radio City Tower was topped by the Beetham Organization
Beetham Organization
The Beetham Organisation is a privately owned property development and investment company based in Liverpool, UK. It was founded by Hugh Frost as Oastdren Investments in 1985. Its primary focus is city centre real estate, specialising in hotel, residential and office projects...
s' West Tower by 20 metres. However this record could soon be broken by the proposed King Edward Tower
King Edward Tower
King Edward Tower is a proposed skyscraper to be constructed on Leeds Street in Liverpool, England. The tower was first proposed in 2007, received funding in 2008 and was altered pending approval in 2010. The estimated cost of the development is £130 million. If built, the tower will become the...
at 170 m, which would also become one of the tallest buildings in the United Kingdom outside of London upon completion.
There is also an ambitious proposal named Liverpool Waters
Liverpool Waters
Liverpool Waters is a large scale £5.5bn development that has been proposed by the company Peel Holdings in the Vauxhall area of Liverpool, Merseyside, England. The development will make use of a series of presently derelict dock spaces at Central Docks, with much of the docks in a World Heritage...
which if built would include most of the city's tallest buildings, with numerous being over fifty storeys tall. However plans for this development so close to the main waterfront could affect the city's status as a World Heritage Site
World Heritage Site
A UNESCO World Heritage Site is a place that is listed by the UNESCO as of special cultural or physical significance...
according to English Heritage
English Heritage
English Heritage . is an executive non-departmental public body of the British Government sponsored by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport...
.
The tallest building ever envisaged for Liverpool was the Otterspool Tower at 305 metres (1,001 ft) and 79 storeys. However, the centrepiece for a proposed 1980s 'garden festival' was never built. As of 2010, the tallest building pending approval is the Shanghai Tower
Shanghai Tower (Liverpool)
Shanghai Tower is the name of a proposed 60-storey skyscraper, to be built as part of the multi-billion pound Liverpool Waters development in the English city of Liverpool...
which will contain 60 storeys and be at least 200 metres (656 ft) tall if and when built.
Tallest buildings and structures in Liverpool
This list ranks the top 37 completed buildings and structures in LiverpoolLiverpool
Liverpool is a city and metropolitan borough of Merseyside, England, along the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary. It was founded as a borough in 1207 and was granted city status in 1880...
at least 45m tall, which excludes buildings under construction, proposed buildings and cancelled buildings.
An equal sign (=) following a rank indicates the same height between two or more buildings.
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| 1 | West Tower West Tower West Tower is a 40-storey tall skyscraper in Liverpool, England. The building was the second tower to be built by Carillion in Liverpool for property developers Beetham, who now use the building as their headquarters.-Description:... (Beetham West Tower) |
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| 3 | Liverpool Cathedral Liverpool Cathedral Liverpool Cathedral is the Church of England cathedral of the Diocese of Liverpool, built on St James's Mount in Liverpool and is the seat of the Bishop of Liverpool. Its official name is the Cathedral Church of Christ in Liverpool but it is dedicated to Christ and the Blessed Virgin... (Cathedral Church of Christ in Liverpool, Anglican Cathedral) |
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| 4= | Beetham Tower Beetham Tower, Liverpool Beetham Tower, Liverpool is a residential apartment building in the British city of Liverpool. Its close neighbour and the tallest building in Liverpool, the West Tower was also developed by the Beetham Organization.... |
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| 4= | Royal Liver Building Royal Liver Building The Royal Liver Building is a Grade I listed building located in Liverpool, England. It is sited at the Pier Head and along with the neighbouring Cunard Building and Port of Liverpool Building is one of Liverpool's Three Graces, which line the city's waterfront... (The Liver Building, Royal Liver Assurance) |
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| 6 | Alexandra Tower Alexandra Tower, Liverpool Alexandra Tower is a residential tower located in the newly developed Princes Dock area of Liverpool, England. It was constructed between 2005 and 2008 and upon completion became the sixth tallest building in Liverpool... |
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88 (289) | 2008 | 53.40625°N 2.99726°W | ||
| 7 | Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral The Metropolitan Cathedral Church of Christ the King is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Liverpool, Merseyside, England. The cathedral is the seat of the Archbishop of Liverpool and the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Liverpool. The Metropolitan Cathedral is one of two cathedrals in the city... (Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King) |
87 (285) | 1967 | 53.404754°N 2.967725°W | |||
| 8 | Unity Residential Unity Buildings The Unity Buildings in Liverpool, England consist of the 86 m tall Unity Residential and 64 m Unity Commercial. They are respectively 27 and 16 storeys tall and the city's eighth and thirteenth tallest buildings... |
86 (282) | 2007 | 53.407478°N 2.995120°W | |||
| 9 | New Hall Place New Hall Place New Hall Place is a 13-storey brutalist style office complex in the commercial district of Liverpool, England. At 73 m tall it stands as the ninth tallest building in the city. It was developed by insurance company Royal & SunAlliance as one of their numerous bases within the United Kingdom... (The Capital, Royal & SunAlliance Building) |
76 (249) | 1974 | 53.409189°N 2.994693°W | |||
| 10= | 1 Princes Dock 1 Princes Dock 1 Princes Dock is a 22-storey residential complex located alongside Princes Dock, Liverpool, England. It was topped off in 2006 and at 73m is the city's joint tenth tallest building. The building is home to 162 flats and 99 parking spaces... |
73 (240) | 2006 | 53.410893°N 2.999517°W | |||
| 10= | Metropolitan House Post & Echo Building The Post & Echo Building is located at 95 Old Hall Street in Liverpool city centre, England, and houses the headquarters of the Liverpool Echo and Daily Post newspapers. It is also known as Metropolitan House and as City Tower. The building was completed in 1974, and used as the headquarters of... (City Tower, Post & Echo Building) |
73 (240) | 1974 | 53.409505°N 2.994565°W | |||
| 12 | Royal Liverpool University Hospital Boiler House Royal Liverpool University Hospital The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is a large teaching hospital in Liverpool, England. Along with Broadgreen Hospital, the hospital operates on behalf of the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospital NHS Trust and is associated with the University of Liverpool and Liverpool John... |
67 (220) | 1978 | 53.410414°N 2.963262°W | |||
| 13 | Unity Commercial Unity Buildings The Unity Buildings in Liverpool, England consist of the 86 m tall Unity Residential and 64 m Unity Commercial. They are respectively 27 and 16 storeys tall and the city's eighth and thirteenth tallest buildings... |
64 (210) | 2007 | 53.407478°N 2.995120°W | |||
| 14= | The Plaza The Plaza, Liverpool The Plaza is a 18-storey office complex in the L3 commercial district of Liverpool, England, United Kingdom. At 65m , The Plaza is Liverpool's joint 14th tallest building. It dominates the city's skyline, especially since it has a length of over 125m - which is two times the building's height... (Sir John Moores Building) |
65 (213) | 1965 | 53.410915°N 2.994734°W | |||
| 14= | Port of Liverpool Building Port of Liverpool Building The Port of Liverpool Building , is a Grade II* listed building located in Liverpool, England. It is sited at the Pier Head and along with the neighbouring Liver Building and Cunard Building is one of Liverpool's "Three Graces", which line the city's waterfront... (MDHB Building, Dock Office) |
65 (213) | 1907 | 53°24′15"N 2°59′41"W | |||
| 16 | Welsh Presbyterian Church Welsh Presbyterian Church (Liverpool) The Welsh Presbyterian Church in Liverpool, also known as the Welsh Catheral or Toxteth Cathedral, is a ruined church, located on Princes Road in the Princes Park area of Toxteth, Liverpool. In spite of its nicknames, it is not an actual cathedral and never was.The building was designed by the... (Toxteth Cathedral) |
61 (200) | 1868 | 53.39379°N 2.96383°W | |||
| 17= | Mann Island Building 3 Mann Island Buildings The Mann Island Buildings are a group of buildings in Liverpool, England currently under construction.They comprise three international style mixed use buildings on Mann Island, which lies on the waterfront between the Port of Liverpool Building and the Albert Dock.-Background:Formerly rundown... |
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| 17= | George's Dock Ventilation Building |  |
60 (197) | 1934 | 53.404614°N 2.993925°W | ||
| 17= | North John Street Ventilation Station | 60 (197) | |
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| 21 | Liverpool John Lennon Airport Control Tower Liverpool John Lennon Airport Liverpool John Lennon Airport is an international airport serving the city of Liverpool and the North West of England. Formerly known as Speke Airport, RAF Speke, and Liverpool Airport the airport is located within the City of Liverpool adjacent to the estuary of the River Mersey some southeast... |
55 (180) | 2002 | 53.329947°N 2.847621°W | |||
| 22 | Church of Our Lady and St. Nicholas Church of Our Lady and Saint Nicholas, Liverpool The Church of Our Lady and Saint Nicholas is the Anglican parish church of Liverpool. The site is said to have been a place of worship since at least 1257. The church is situated close to the River Mersey near the Pier Head... (Liverpool Parish Church, the Sailors' Church, Landmark Tower) |
53 (175) | 1868 | 53.407028°N 2.994853°W | |||
| 23 | One Park West Block B One Park West One Park West is a 17-storey building designed by world renowned architect César Pelli in central Liverpool, England, United Kingdom. Bordering Chavasse Park, it is part of Liverpool One, a £920m redevelopment of Liverpool's city centre, the developer was the Duke of Westminster's Grosvenor Group.... |
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52 (171) | 2009 | 53.402944°N 2.989612°W | ||
| 24= | Silkhouse Court | 50 (165) | 53.408624°N 2.991682°W | ||||
| 24= | Mann Island Building 2 Mann Island Buildings The Mann Island Buildings are a group of buildings in Liverpool, England currently under construction.They comprise three international style mixed use buildings on Mann Island, which lies on the waterfront between the Port of Liverpool Building and the Albert Dock.-Background:Formerly rundown... |
50 (165) | 2011 | 53.403990°N 2.992947°W | |||
| 24= | Wellington Building | 50 (165) | 53.405707°N 2.993646°W | ||||
| 27= | Mann Island Building 1 Mann Island Buildings The Mann Island Buildings are a group of buildings in Liverpool, England currently under construction.They comprise three international style mixed use buildings on Mann Island, which lies on the waterfront between the Port of Liverpool Building and the Albert Dock.-Background:Formerly rundown... |
49 (160) | 2011 | 53.403990°N 2.992947°W | |||
| 27= | St. Mary's Church | 49 (160) | 1856 | 53.433463°N 2.908657°W | |||
| 27= | Church of Saint Francis Xavier Church of Saint Francis Xavier, Liverpool The Church of Saint Francis Xavier, Liverpool is a Roman Catholic church in Salisbury Street, Everton, Liverpool, England . It is a Grade II* listed building and an active parish church in the Archdiocese of Liverpool and the Pastoral Area of Liverpool North... |
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49 (160) | 1848 | 53.413219°N 2.969742°W | ||
| 30= | Candia Towers | 47 (154) | 1967 | 53.428714°N 2.976705°W | |||
| 30= | Crete Towers | 47 (154) | 1967 | 53.428573°N 2.977434°W | |||
| 30= | Marwood Towers | 47 (154) | 1965 | 53.426636°N 2.979548°W | |||
| 30= | View 146 Tower 1 (Millburn Heights) |
47 (154) | 1965 | 53.423024°N 2.97501°W | |||
| 30= | Royal Liverpool University Hospital Royal Liverpool University Hospital The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is a large teaching hospital in Liverpool, England. Along with Broadgreen Hospital, the hospital operates on behalf of the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospital NHS Trust and is associated with the University of Liverpool and Liverpool John... |
47 (154) | 1978 | 53.409493°N 2.963734°W | |||
| 35= | View 146 Tower 2 (Bryford Heights) |
46 (151) | 1965 | 53.422845°N 2.975922°W | |||
| 35= | One Park West Block A One Park West One Park West is a 17-storey building designed by world renowned architect César Pelli in central Liverpool, England, United Kingdom. Bordering Chavasse Park, it is part of Liverpool One, a £920m redevelopment of Liverpool's city centre, the developer was the Duke of Westminster's Grosvenor Group.... |
46 (151) | 2009 | 53.40313°N 2.990416 °W | |||
| 37 | Municipal Building Municipal Buildings, Liverpool Municipal Buildings, Dale Street, Liverpool, England, was built by the town council to accommodate the growing number of administrative staff. It was started in 1860 by John Weightman, and finished by E.R. Robson in 1866. It is still in use today and is the main site for public access to the... |
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45 (148) | 1866 | 53.408464°N 2.986221°W |
Tallest under construction, approved and proposed in Liverpool
Below are sub-sections for the tallest under construction, approved and proposed buildings and structures in Liverpool. Cancelled projects such as the Otterspool Tower, Brunswick Quay, the Fourth Grace Towers and Lime Street Gateway are not included.Under construction
This lists buildings that are under construction in Liverpool (over 45m).| Name | Height m (ft) | Floors | Year (est.) |
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| Central Station Tower 1 | 76 (249) | 25 | ||
| Central Station Tower 2 | 61 (200) | 20 | ||
| The Strand Travelodge Travelodge UK Travelodge Hotels Limited is a private company operating in the hotels and hospitality industry throughout the United Kingdom. Branded simply as Travelodge or Travelodge UK, it is the second largest in the budget hotel sector and third biggest hotel chain in the UK by number of bedrooms... |
45 (148) | 12 |
Approved
This lists buildings that have been approved in Liverpool (over 45m).| Name | Height m (ft) | Floors | Year (est.) |
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| Plot 3a Princes Dock Plot 3a Princes Dock Plot 3a Princes Dock is a 33-storey mixed use building that has been approved for construction alongside Princes Dock at the waterfront of Liverpool, England. If and when built, it will stand alongside the likes of 1 Princes Dock and Alexandra Tower... |
105 (344) | 33 | |
| Greenburgs Tower | 76 (249) | 25 | |
| 30 Pall Mall 30 Pall Mall 30 Pall Mall is an office building approved for construction in the commercial district of Liverpool, England. It will have office space of of floorspace and stand 18-storeys tall, it is likely to become the 13th tallest building in Liverpool upon completion... |
72 (236) | 18 | |
| Queens Dock Tower | 67 (220) | 22 | |
| The Quarter Phase 3 | 67 (220) | 22 | |
| New World Square Tower Building | 57 (187) | 18 | |
| 740 Great George Street | 46 (151) | 15 | |
| Columbus Quay | 46 (151) | 15 | |
| Stanley Park Stadium Stanley Park Stadium Stanley Park is a proposed football stadium in Liverpool that if built, would become home to Liverpool Football Club. The stadium would have a capacity of 60,000 to 72,000 all-seated if built as originally planned... |
45 (148) | N/A |
Proposed
This lists buildings that have only been proposed to be built in Liverpool (over 45m).| Name | Height m (ft) | Floors | Year (est.) |
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| Shanghai Tower Shanghai Tower (Liverpool) Shanghai Tower is the name of a proposed 60-storey skyscraper, to be built as part of the multi-billion pound Liverpool Waters development in the English city of Liverpool... |
200+ (656+) | 60 | |
| King Edward Tower King Edward Tower King Edward Tower is a proposed skyscraper to be constructed on Leeds Street in Liverpool, England. The tower was first proposed in 2007, received funding in 2008 and was altered pending approval in 2010. The estimated cost of the development is £130 million. If built, the tower will become the... |
170 (558) | 54 | |
| Kings Dock Tower 1 | 67 (220) | 22 | |
| Kings Dock Tower 2 | 49 (161) | 16 |
Liverpool Waters
Liverpool WatersLiverpool Waters
Liverpool Waters is a large scale £5.5bn development that has been proposed by the company Peel Holdings in the Vauxhall area of Liverpool, Merseyside, England. The development will make use of a series of presently derelict dock spaces at Central Docks, with much of the docks in a World Heritage...
is a large scale £5.5bn development that has been proposed by the company Peel Holdings in the Vauxhall
Vauxhall, Merseyside
Vauxhall is an inner city district of Liverpool, Merseyside, England. It is located north of Liverpool city centre, and is bounded by Kirkdale in the north, and Everton in the east, with the docks and River Mersey running along the west side....
and dockland areas of Liverpool. The development is expected to create 21m sq ft of new commercial and residential floor space and consist of upwards of fifty buildings, with many over fifty storeys high. There is a sister project on the other side of the Mersey called Wirral Waters
Wirral Waters
Wirral Waters is a large scale £4.5bn development that has been proposed by the company Peel Holdings for Birkenhead, on the Wirral Peninsula, England...
. At sixty storeys, the tallest of all buildings included within the proposal is named Shanghai Tower
Shanghai Tower (Liverpool)
Shanghai Tower is the name of a proposed 60-storey skyscraper, to be built as part of the multi-billion pound Liverpool Waters development in the English city of Liverpool...
(as to pay homage to Liverpool's historical and present links to the Chinese city), it will include a five star hotel and over 1000000 sq ft (92,903 m²) of mixed use floor space. Developers have stated that the project may take fifty years before it is finished. The proposals are presently at the planning stage and are subject to public acceptance.
Controversy
Liverpool's status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site has been threatened with withdrawal by English HeritageEnglish Heritage
English Heritage . is an executive non-departmental public body of the British Government sponsored by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport...
if plans for Liverpool Waters
Liverpool Waters
Liverpool Waters is a large scale £5.5bn development that has been proposed by the company Peel Holdings in the Vauxhall area of Liverpool, Merseyside, England. The development will make use of a series of presently derelict dock spaces at Central Docks, with much of the docks in a World Heritage...
goes ahead, claiming that the development would risk "overwhelming the defining characteristics of the area with opposing ones". A spokesperson for English Heritage said: "We believe that it is possible to come up with a creative and imaginative scheme of regeneration for the area without necessarily having these tall buildings [at Clarence Dock] that is still economically viable and diminishes the impact." Development company Peel however have refused the removal of any skyscrapers from the Liverpool Water Project
Liverpool Waters
Liverpool Waters is a large scale £5.5bn development that has been proposed by the company Peel Holdings in the Vauxhall area of Liverpool, Merseyside, England. The development will make use of a series of presently derelict dock spaces at Central Docks, with much of the docks in a World Heritage...
. Later this year [2011] the proposed site will be visited by UNESCO
UNESCO
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations...
inspectors who will advise Unesco’s World Heritage Committee whether the city’s status, which was awarded in 2004, should go on the “at risk” register.
Tallest buildings and structures in the Liverpool Urban Area
The list below contains the tallest buildings and structures in the Liverpool Urban AreaLiverpool Urban Area
The "Liverpool Urban Area" is a term used by the Office for National Statistics to denote the urban area around Liverpool in England, to the east of the River Mersey. The contiguous built-up area extends beyond the area administered by Liverpool City Council into adjoining local authority areas,...
. This term is used by the Office for National Statistics
Office for National Statistics
The Office for National Statistics is the executive office of the UK Statistics Authority, a non-ministerial department which reports directly to the Parliament of the United Kingdom.- Overview :...
(ONS) to denote the urban area
Urban area
An urban area is characterized by higher population density and vast human features in comparison to areas surrounding it. Urban areas may be cities, towns or conurbations, but the term is not commonly extended to rural settlements such as villages and hamlets.Urban areas are created and further...
around Liverpool
Liverpool
Liverpool is a city and metropolitan borough of Merseyside, England, along the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary. It was founded as a borough in 1207 and was granted city status in 1880...
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| 5= | The Cliff 1 | Wallasey Wallasey Wallasey is a town within the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral, in Merseyside, England, on the mouth of the River Mersey, at the northeastern corner of the Wirral Peninsula... |
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Timeline of tallest buildings and structures
Liverpool's skyline has been built up mostly in the last 10 years. The Royal Liver BuildingRoyal Liver Building
The Royal Liver Building is a Grade I listed building located in Liverpool, England. It is sited at the Pier Head and along with the neighbouring Cunard Building and Port of Liverpool Building is one of Liverpool's Three Graces, which line the city's waterfront...
held the title of tallest structure in Liverpool
Liverpool
Liverpool is a city and metropolitan borough of Merseyside, England, along the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary. It was founded as a borough in 1207 and was granted city status in 1880...
for 54 years until Radio City Tower was completed in 1965. Radio City Tower was finally beaten in 2008 by West Tower
West Tower
West Tower is a 40-storey tall skyscraper in Liverpool, England. The building was the second tower to be built by Carillion in Liverpool for property developers Beetham, who now use the building as their headquarters.-Description:...
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| Year tallest | Name | Image | Floors | Coordinates | Notes | |
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| 1815–1868 | Church of Our Lady and St. Nicholas' Tower Church of Our Lady and Saint Nicholas, Liverpool The Church of Our Lady and Saint Nicholas is the Anglican parish church of Liverpool. The site is said to have been a place of worship since at least 1257. The church is situated close to the River Mersey near the Pier Head... |
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53 (175) | 53.407028°N 2.994853°W | ||
| 1868–1907 | Welsh Presbyterian Church Welsh Presbyterian Church (Liverpool) The Welsh Presbyterian Church in Liverpool, also known as the Welsh Catheral or Toxteth Cathedral, is a ruined church, located on Princes Road in the Princes Park area of Toxteth, Liverpool. In spite of its nicknames, it is not an actual cathedral and never was.The building was designed by the... |
61 (200) | 53.39379°N 2.96383°W | |||
| 1907–1911 | Port of Liverpool Building Port of Liverpool Building The Port of Liverpool Building , is a Grade II* listed building located in Liverpool, England. It is sited at the Pier Head and along with the neighbouring Liver Building and Cunard Building is one of Liverpool's "Three Graces", which line the city's waterfront... |
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65 (213) | 53°24′15"N 2°59′41"W | ||
| 1911–1965 | Royal Liver Building Royal Liver Building The Royal Liver Building is a Grade I listed building located in Liverpool, England. It is sited at the Pier Head and along with the neighbouring Cunard Building and Port of Liverpool Building is one of Liverpool's Three Graces, which line the city's waterfront... |
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90 (295) | 13 | 53°24′21"N 2°59′45"W | |
| 1965–2008 | Radio City Tower | |
120 (394) | N/A | 53°24′23"N 2°58′55"W | |
| 2008–present | West Tower West Tower West Tower is a 40-storey tall skyscraper in Liverpool, England. The building was the second tower to be built by Carillion in Liverpool for property developers Beetham, who now use the building as their headquarters.-Description:... |
140 (459) | 40 | 53.40987°N 2.99668°W |