List of tallest buildings and structures in Liverpool

This list of the tallest buildings and structures in Liverpool ranks high-rise 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 tallest habitable building in the United Kingdom outside of London, Birmingham and Manchester.^[1] Liverpool is a city undergoing mass regeneration, with older buildings 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.^[2]

The history of tall buildings and structures in Liverpool began in 1911, with the completion of the Royal Liver Building. Standing at 98 metres (322 ft) tall,^[3] it was widely reported to be Britain's first skyscraper.^[4] This period marked the pinnacle of Liverpool's economic success, when it regarded itself as the "second city" of the British Empire.^[5][6] In 1965, its 54-year reign as the tallest building in Liverpool came to an end with the completion of the Radio City Tower. At 138 metres (453 ft), it originally housed a revolving restaurant and then, since 2000, a radio station.^[7] In 2008, the Radio City Tower was topped by Beetham Organization's West Tower.^[8]

A masterplan, envisioned by Peel Holdings, to redevelop Liverpool's north docks, named Liverpool Waters, was launched in 2006 and received Government backing in 2013; it includes proposals for multiple high-rise buildings that will considerably change the city's skyline over the next few decades.^[9] The first building of the project began construction in 2018.^[10]

By far the tallest building ever envisaged for Liverpool was Otterspool Tower at 305 metres (1,001 ft) and 79 storeys.^[11] However, the 1998 proposal was never built. Other 50+ storey high designs that never materialised include the 2007 proposals of Shanghai Tower at 200 metres (656 ft)^[12] and King Edward Tower at 170 metres (558 ft) tall,^[13] Brunswick Quay at 166 metres (545 ft), proposed in 2005,^[14] and the original 1925 design for Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral at 158 metres (518 ft).^[15]

Panoramic view of Liverpool seen from Wallasey, the Wirral in July 2016. The Three Graces, Anglican Cathedral and skyscrapers of the commercial district are all visible.