List of tallest buildings and structures in Belfast

{{Infobox skyline

| name = Tall buildings in Belfast

| image = Belfast skyline - geograph.org.uk - 6219085.jpg

| caption = A portion of Belfast's skyline in 2019, featuring Obel Tower

| tallest = Obel Tower (2010)

| tallestheight = 85 m (279 ft)

| above50m = 18 (2025)

}}This list of the tallest buildings and structures in Belfast ranks buildings and structures in Belfast, Northern Ireland, by height. Belfast is the capital and largest city of Northern Ireland, and hosts the majority of its high-rise buildings. The tallest building in the city is Obel Tower at 86 metres (282 feet), a residential high-rise completed in 2010. It is the tallest building in both Northern Ireland and the entire island of Ireland. The tallest structure is the Black Mountain transmitting station, which rises to a height of 228.6 m (750 ft)

There are at least 10 structures in the city taller than {{convert|80|m||abbr=}} and there are at least 36 habitable buildings in the city taller than {{convert|45|m||abbr=}}.

Tallest by category

The tallest building in Belfast is the Obel Tower at {{convert|86|m|ft|abbr=off}}. It is the tallest building in Northern Ireland and the island of Ireland.
The tallest structure in Belfast is the Black Mountain transmission station, servicing TV and Radio, at {{convert|228.6|m|ftin|abbr=on}}.
The tallest free standing and occupied structure is the Harland and Wolf shipbuilding gantry crane Samson at {{convert|106|m|ft|abbr=on}}.
The tallest chimney is the Belfast City Hospital chimney at {{convert|95|m|ft|abbr=on}}.
The tallest church is Belfast (St. Anne's) Cathedral at {{convert|80|m|ft|abbr=on}}.
The tallest clock is the Albert Memorial Clock at {{convert|34.4|m|ftin|abbr=on}}.

Tallest structures

File:Obel Tower Belfast.png

File:Albert Memorial Clock Belfast 2014 003.jpg

These lists rank the 8 tallest structures in Belfast by total height.

class="wikitable"

|+Belfast Tallest Structures

!Rank

!Name

!Use

!Image

!Height (m)

!Height (ft)

!Floors above ground

!Year of completion

!Notes

|Black Mountain transmitting station

|TV mast

|100px

|228.6

|750

|N/A

|1959

|{{cite web|title=Black Mountain TV Mast emporis|url=https://www.emporis.com/buildings/1226021/black-mountain-tv-mast-belfast-united-kingdom|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200701042314/https://www.emporis.com/buildings/1226021/black-mountain-tv-mast-belfast-united-kingdom|url-status=usurped|archive-date=1 July 2020|publisher=Emporis}}

|Divis transmitting station

|TV mast

|100px

|166

|545

|N/A

|2011

|{{cite web|title=Divis TV Mast |url=https://www.emporis.com/buildings/1293895/divis-tv-mast-new-belfast-united-kingdom|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200630152345/https://www.emporis.com/buildings/1293895/divis-tv-mast-new-belfast-united-kingdom|url-status=usurped|archive-date=30 June 2020|publisher=Emporis}}

|"Samson"

|Shipbuilding Gantry Crane

|File:Harland and Wolff crane, Belfast, April 2010 (12).JPG

|106

|348

|N/A

|1974

|{{cite web|title=H and W cranes|url=http://www.theyard.info/cranes/specification.asp|publisher=theyard.info}}

|Belfast Ship repair Quay crane

|Ship repair Crane

|100px

|104

|341

|N/A

|unknown

|{{Cite web|url=https://earth.google.com/web/@54.6033263,-5.92771953,21.94319018a,370.93411473d,35y,0.00000001h,59.99939349t,0r|title=Google Earth}}

|"Goliath"

|Shipbuilding Gantry Crane

|100px

|96

|316

|N/A

|1969

|Belfast City Hospital Chimney

|Chimney

|100px

|95

|312

|N/A

|1986

|{{cite web|title=Belfast City Hospital Chimney google earth height taken from elevation of top above sea level subtracted by the base's elevation|url=https://earth.google.com/web/@54.58775976,-5.94305805,272.89511571a,0d,35y,0.0002h,0t,0r?hl=en|publisher=Google Earth}}

|Grand Central Hotel

|Hotel

|100px

|93

|305

|23

|1975

{{Cite web|url=https://earth.google.com/web/@54.59614203,-5.9328474,26.96330748a,507.3243206d,35y,0.00000001h,60.00045569t,359.99999915r|title = Google Earth}}The building portion of the hotel is only 80 metres tall, while the structural element reaches a height of 93 metres.

|Obel

|Residential

|100px

|86

|281

|28

|2010

|{{Cite web|title=Z/2011/0577/F {{!}} Continuation of curtain walling glazing system to the ground floor of blocks 2 and 3 elevations including provision of entrance doors {{!}} Donegall Quay Belfast BT1 3EE|url=http://epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk/publicaccess/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=externalDocuments&keyVal=LKPW2PSV30000|access-date=2021-03-11|website=epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk}}{{Dead link|date=December 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

|St Anne's Cathedral (Church of Ireland)

|Church

|100px

|80

|262

|N/A

|2007

|{{cite web|title=Belfast Cathedral|url=https://www.belfastcathedral.org/tourism/the-spire-of-hope|publisher=belfastcathedral.org}}

Tallest buildings

This list ranks buildings in Belfast that stand at least 200 m (656 ft) tall, based on standard height measurement. This includes spires and architectural details but does not include antenna masts.

class="wikitable" ! colspan="9" \|Belfast tallest Buildings
Rank ! Name ! Use ! Image ! Height (m) ! Height (ft) ! Floors (above ground) ! Year of completion ! Notes
1 \|Obel \| Residential \|100px \| 86 \| 282 \| 28 \| 2010 \|
2 \|Grand Central Hotel \| Hotel \|100px \| 80 \| 262 \| 23 \| 1975 \|{{cite web \|url=http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=1323 \|title=Windsor House \|publisher=Skyscrapernews.com \|date=19 February 2000 \|accessdate=4 February 2010 \|archive-date=7 June 2011 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110607164945/http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=1323 \|url-status=dead }} {{cite news\|url=https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/belfast-grand-central-hotel-hastings-unveils-plan-to-transform-windsor-house-into-a-30m-hotel-31326882.html\|title=Belfast Grand Central Hotel: Hastings unveils plan to transform Windsor House into a £30m hotel\|accessdate=29 September 2018\|newspaper=Belfasttelegraph}} The building portion of the hotel is only 80 metres tall, while the structural element reaches a height of 93 metres.
3	Belfast City Hospital Tower \| Hospital \|100px \| 76 \| 249 \| 15 \| 1986 \|{{cite web \|url=http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=1770 \|title=Belfast City Hospital Tower \|publisher=Skyscrapernews.com \|date=19 February 2000 \|accessdate=4 February 2010 \|archive-date=7 June 2011 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110607165043/http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=1770 \|url-status=dead }}
4 \|City Quays 3 \|Office \|100px \|74 \|243 \|16 \|2021 (topped out) \|{{Cite web\|url = https://www.advancedniscaffolding.com/cq3.html \| website = advancedniscaffolding.com \| title=Reaching the heights at City Quays 3 \| access-date=3 August 2022 \| quote = Advanced NI are providing the scaffolding structures for the 68 metres high main building }}{{Cite web\|last=Harbour\|first=Belfast\|title=Belfast Harbour and Farrans Construction Reach Topping Out Milestone on City Quays 3\|url=https://www.belfast-harbour.co.uk/news/city-quays-3-topping-out-303/\|access-date=2021-10-06\|website=Belfast Harbour\|date=5 October 2021 }}{{Cite web \|title=LA04/2022/1433/A {{!}} Rooftop illuminated building sign on south east elevation. {{!}} City Quays 3 City Quays Belfast BT1 3EE. \|url=https://epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk/publicaccess/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=externalDocuments&keyVal=RFXDIOSV30000 \|access-date=2022-08-02 \|website=epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk }}{{Dead link\|date=December 2024 \|bot=InternetArchiveBot \|fix-attempted=yes }}
5 \|The Ewart \|Office \| 100px \|73{{efn\|Note: This building height is incorrectly listed as 62m in both planning applications and in Emporis, but that is the height of the lower roof/arm of building (easy mistake from side elevation) but ignores the last 3 floors, to the upper roof (not a plant), real height is seen in plan documents already cited.}} \|240 \|17 \|2021 (topped out) \|{{Cite web\|title=LA04/2015/0264/F {{!}} Bedford Square Development Phase 2 to include the conservation, alteration, refurbishment and extension to the listed Ewart Building for office use and a 17 Storey new build mixed use development, with ground floor retail, offices above and associated basement car parking; and completion of a new civic square.(Amended Description and Amended Plans) {{!}} Lands bounded by Bedford Street INI building McClintock Street and Franklin Street BT2 7GP\|url=http://epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk/publicaccess/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=NOAMN6SV30000&activeTab=summary\|access-date=2021-03-11\|website=epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk}}{{Dead link\|date=December 2024 \|bot=InternetArchiveBot \|fix-attempted=yes }}{{Cite web\|date=2021-08-24\|title=Topping out ceremony marks milestone at 'The Ewart'\|url=https://www.bdcmagazine.com/2021/08/topping-out-ceremony-marks-milestone-at-the-ewart/\|access-date=2021-08-31\|website=BDC Magazine\|language=en-GB}} (Nicknamed "R2D2" for the Star Wars droid){{citation needed\|date=August 2022}}
6 \|Belfast International Hilton Hotel \| Hotel \|100px \| 63 \| 207 \| 16 \| 1998 \|{{cite web \|url=http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=1781 \|title=Belfast International Hilton Hotel \|publisher=Skyscrapernews.com \|date=19 February 2000 \|accessdate=4 February 2010 \|archive-date=7 June 2011 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110607165100/http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=1781 \|url-status=dead }}
7 \|BT Riverside Tower \| Office \|100px \| 62 \| 203 \| 14 \| 1998 \|{{cite web \|url=http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=1769 \|title=BT Riverside Tower \|publisher=Skyscrapernews.com \|date=19 February 2000 \|accessdate=4 February 2010 \|archive-date=7 June 2011 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110607165418/http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=1769 \|url-status=dead }}
8 \|Divis Tower \| Residential \|100px \| 61 \| 200 \| 20 \| 1966 \|{{cite web \|url=http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=1782 \|title=Divis Tower \|publisher=Skyscrapernews.com \|date=19 February 2000 \|accessdate=4 February 2010 \|archive-date=7 June 2011 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110607104815/http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=1782 \|url-status=dead }}
9= \| The Boat \| Office/Residential \|100px \| 57 \| 187 \| 15 \| 2010 \|{{cite web \|url=http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=5332 \|title=The Boat \|publisher=Skyscrapernews.com \|date=19 February 2000 \|accessdate=4 February 2010 \|archive-date=7 June 2011 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110607163336/http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=5332 \|url-status=dead }}{{efn\|Recent applications, including the corporation street apartments and queens quay masterplan (see below with citations) have height as 57m not 62m assuming similar error with critical care building, by taking height above sea level as full height (cited in table).}}
9= \|Royal Victoria Hospital Critical Care Building \|Hospital \|100px \|57 \|187 \|12 \|2012 \|{{Cite web\|title=Z/2006/2083/F {{!}} Construction of a 12 level hospital building, 63m in height, with a rooftop helipad, to include A&E, critical care, theatres, burns unit and education. {{!}} Royal Victoria Hospital, Grosvenor Road, Belfast.\|url=https://epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk/publicaccess/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=L4MEHBSVDT106&activeTab=summary\|access-date=2021-09-03\|website=epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk}}{{Dead link\|date=December 2024 \|bot=InternetArchiveBot \|fix-attempted=yes }}{{Cite web \|title=LA04/2018/2157/F {{!}} A new children's hospital and associated infrastructure incorporating the demolition of Bostock House. To include the provision of hard and soft landscaping, an entrance feature at the Falls Road pedestrian access, signage, external lighting and associated site works. {{!}} Location of existing Bostock House and part of the land adjacent on the Royal Group of Hospitals site 274 Grosvenor Road Belfast BT12 6BA. \|url=https://epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk/publicaccess/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=PE9IATSV30000&activeTab=summary \|access-date=2021-09-02 \|website=epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk }}{{Dead link\|date=December 2024 \|bot=InternetArchiveBot \|fix-attempted=yes }}{{efn\|New children's hospital application reveals original height was only above sea level not base to roof so 63m is height above sea level}}
11= \| Linum Chambers Bedford Square \| Office \|100px \| 55 \| 180 \| 13 \| 2005 \|{{cite web \|url=http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=1866 \|title=Linum Square \|publisher=Skyscrapernews.com \|date=19 February 2000 \|accessdate=4 February 2010 \|archive-date=7 June 2011 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110607165441/http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=1866 \|url-status=dead }}
11= \| Causeway Tower \| Office \|100px \| 55 \| 180 \| 13 \| 2004 \|{{cite web \|url=http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=5997 \|title=Causeway Tower \|publisher=Skyscrapernews.com \|date=19 February 2000 \|accessdate=4 February 2010 \|archive-date=7 June 2011 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110607165529/http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=5997 \|url-status=dead }}
11= \| Great Northern Tower \| Office \|100px \| 55 \| 180 \| 13 \| 1992 \|{{cite web \|url=http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=6008 \|title=Great Northern Tower \|publisher=Skyscrapernews.com \|date=19 February 2000 \|accessdate=4 February 2010 \|archive-date=7 June 2011 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110607165627/http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=6008 \|url-status=dead }}
14 \|Ulster University Belfast Campus \|University \| 100px \|52{{efn\|Height above sea level once again being quoted as height (56m) but base to top it is 52m}} \|171 \|13 \|2021 \|{{Cite web\|title=LA04/2020/0625/NMC {{!}} Minor amendments to the external envelope treatments and design development of external landscaping of the University of Ulster's Greater Belfast Development campus previously approved under planning application Z/2012/0261/f and as further amended under applications Z/2014/1245/f and LA04/2017/1763/NMC {{!}} York Street/Donegall Street/Frederick Street Belfast BT15 1ED\|url=http://epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk/publicaccess/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=externalDocuments&keyVal=Q6ZKUOSV30000\|access-date=2021-03-08\|website=epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk}}{{Dead link\|date=December 2024 \|bot=InternetArchiveBot \|fix-attempted=yes }}
15 \|Grainne House \|Residential \|100px \|52 \|171 \|17 \|1968 \|{{cite web\|url=https://www.emporis.com/buildings/183793/grainne-house-belfast-united-kingdom\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200701113639/https://www.emporis.com/buildings/183793/grainne-house-belfast-united-kingdom\|url-status=usurped\|archive-date=1 July 2020\|title=Grainne House \|publisher=Emporis}}
16 \|Europa Hotel \| Hotel \|100px \| 51 \| 167 \| 13 \| 1971 \|{{cite web \|url=http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=1768 \|title=Europa Hotel \|publisher=Skyscrapernews.com \|date=19 February 2000 \|accessdate=4 February 2010 \|archive-date=7 June 2011 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110607165850/http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=1768 \|url-status=dead }}
17= \| Bruce Street Student accommodation \| Student accommodation \| 100px \|51 \|167 \|15 \|2023 \|{{cite web\|url= https://planningregister.planningsystemni.gov.uk/application/474959}}
17= \| Lanyon Plaza \| Office \|100px \| 50 \| 164 \| 12 \| 2014 \|{{cite web \|url=http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=5333 \|title=Lanyon Plaza \|publisher=Skyscrapernews.com \|date=19 February 2000 \|accessdate=4 February 2010 \|archive-date=7 June 2011 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110607163443/http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=5333 \|url-status=dead }}
19= \| Bedford House \| Office \|100px \| 49 \| 161 \| 12 \| 1966 \|{{cite web \|url=http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=5993 \|title=Bedford House \|publisher=Skyscrapernews.com \|date=19 February 2000 \|accessdate=4 February 2010 \|archive-date=7 June 2011 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110607165910/http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=5993 \|url-status=dead }}
19= \| River House \| Office \|100px \| 49 \| 161 \| 14 \| 1970 Building reclad in 2018. \|{{cite web \|url=http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=1783 \|title=River House \|publisher=Skyscrapernews.com \|date=19 February 2000 \|access-date=4 February 2010 \|archive-date=7 June 2011 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110607165934/http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=1783 \|url-status=dead }}{{Cite tweet \|user=jp_biz \|number=855047973100814337 \|first=John \|last=Campbell \|title=Scaffold going up at River House, for the recladding of one of Belfast's least lovely buildings \|date=20 April 2017}}
19= \|Ferndale House Parkdale House Riverdale House \|Residential \|File:Multi-storey flats, Seymour Hill, Dunmurry (1) - geograph.org.uk - 1222162.jpg \|49 \|161 \|15 \|1965 \|{{Cite web\|title=Riverdale house\|url=https://www.emporis.com/buildings/1239484/riverdale-house-belfast-united-kingdom}}{{dead link\|date=August 2024\|bot=medic}}{{cbignore\|bot=medic}}{{Cite web\|title=Ferndale House\|url=https://www.emporis.com/buildings/1239511/ferndale-house-belfast-united-kingdom}}{{dead link\|date=August 2024\|bot=medic}}{{cbignore\|bot=medic}}{{Cite web\|title=Parkdale house\|url=https://www.emporis.com/buildings/1239510/parkdale-house-belfast-united-kingdom}}{{dead link\|date=August 2024\|bot=medic}}{{cbignore\|bot=medic}}
19= \|Coolemoyne House Rathmoyne House \|Residential \|File:Kingsway, Dunmurry - geograph.org.uk - 650067.jpg \|49 \|161 \|15 \|1962 \|{{Cite web\|title=Rathmoyne House\|url=https://www.emporis.com/buildings/1239513/rathmoyne-house-belfast-united-kingdom}}{{dead link\|date=August 2024\|bot=medic}}{{cbignore\|bot=medic}}{{Cite web\|title=Coolemoyne House\|url=https://www.emporis.com/buildings/1239512/coolemoyne-house-belfast-united-kingdom}}{{dead link\|date=August 2024\|bot=medic}}{{cbignore\|bot=medic}}
26 \|Queen's University Medical Biology Centre (MBC) \|University \|100px \|48 \|158 \|12 \|1969 \|{{Cite web\|url=https://earth.google.com/web/@54.58596052,-5.94069362,11.90357202a,495.13559194d,35y,58.02077946h,60.00036078t,0r\|title = Google Earth}}
27 \|Swanston House 41-49 Queen street \|Residential (student) \| 100px \|47 \|155 \|14 \|2016 \|{{Cite web\|url=http://epicdocs.planningni.gov.uk/ShowCaseFile.aspx?guid=80636852-39a5-45b2-8335-3b81818425f6\|title=Application Documents\|access-date=28 November 2020\|archive-date=9 December 2020\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201209060654/http://epicdocs.planningni.gov.uk/ShowCaseFile.aspx?guid=80636852-39a5-45b2-8335-3b81818425f6\|url-status=dead}}
28= \| 14 Great Victoria Street \| Office \|100px \| 46 \| 151 \| 11 \| 2003 \|{{cite web \|url=http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=6013 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121010221239/http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=6013 \|url-status=dead \|archive-date=10 October 2012 \|title=14 Great Victoria Street \|publisher=Skyscrapernews.com \|date=19 February 2000 \|accessdate=4 February 2010 }}
28= \| Fanum House \| Office \|100px \| 46 \| 151 \| 13 \| 1965 \|{{cite web \|url=http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=6047 \|title=Fanum House \|publisher=Skyscrapernews.com \|date=19 February 2000 \|accessdate=4 February 2010 \|archive-date=7 June 2011 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110607170042/http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=6047 \|url-status=dead }}
28= \|Dundonald house \|Office \|100px \|46 \|151 \|12 \|early 1960s \|{{cite web\|url=https://earth.google.com/web/search/Dundonald+House,+Belfast,+UK/@54.5957217,-5.8261239,29.39240366a,290.4119824d,35y,0h,0t,0r/data=CigiJgokCVXJUhFVS0tAEaUQ2FoiS0tAGYwgC12fwxfAIdWLLKfCxxfA?hl=en\|title=Dundonald House Google earth height taken as elevation above sea level of top subtracted from that of base\|publisher=Google Earth}}{{cite news\|url=https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/ni-prisons-hq-proposed-for-listing-due-to-architectural-and-historical-importance-36895089.html\|title=DundonaldHouse proposed for listing\|newspaper=Belfasttelegraph\|publisher=Belfast telegraph}}
28= \|Ashby Building \| University \|100px \| 46 \| 151 \| 11 \| 1965 \|{{cite web \|url=http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=1784 \|title=Ashby Building \|publisher=Skyscrapernews.com \|date=19 February 2000 \|accessdate=4 February 2010 \|archive-date=16 April 2005 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050416065144/http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=1784 \|url-status=dead }}
28= \|101 York Street \|Residential (student) \|100px \|46 \|151 \|14 \|2021 (topped out) \|{{Cite web\|title=101 York Street\|url=https://www.emporis.com/buildings/1524196/101-york-street-belfast-united-kingdom}}{{dead link\|date=August 2024\|bot=medic}}{{cbignore\|bot=medic}}
33= \| Kilbroney House \| Residential \|100px \| 45 \| 148 \| 15 \| 1967 \|{{cite web \|url=http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=1785 \|title=Kilbroney House \|publisher=Skyscrapernews.com \|date=19 February 2000 \|accessdate=4 February 2010 \|archive-date=7 June 2011 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110607170128/http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=1785 \|url-status=dead }}
33= \| Carnet House \| Residential \|100px \| 45 \| 148 \| 15 \| 1966 \|{{cite web \|url=http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=1786 \|title=Carnet House \|publisher=Skyscrapernews.com \|date=19 February 2000 \|accessdate=4 February 2010 \|archive-date=7 June 2011 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110607170207/http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=1786 \|url-status=dead }}
33= \|Bradbury court \|Residential \|100px \|45 \|148 \|15 \|Early 1960s \|{{cite web\|url=https://www.emporis.com/buildings/317118/bradbury-court-belfast-united-kingdom\|title=Bradbury Court\|publisher=Emporis}}{{dead link\|date=August 2024\|bot=medic}}{{cbignore\|bot=medic}}
33= \|FX, 14-18 Montgomery street \|Residential \| 100px \|45 \|148 \|15 \|2019 \|{{cite web\|url=http://epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk/publicaccess/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=PJBJWDSV30000&activeTab=summary\|title=LA04/2018/2885/NMC \| non Material Change Z/2012/0606/F \| FX Building 14 Montgomery Street Belfast}}{{Dead link\|date=December 2024 \|bot=InternetArchiveBot \|fix-attempted=yes }}
33= \|Maldron hotel \|Hotel \| 100px \|45 \|148 \|15 \|2018 \|{{Cite web\|title=LA04/2017/1081/F {{!}} Internal reconfiguration to previously approved 206 bedroom hotel (ref LA04/2016/1050/NMC and LA04/2015/0418/f) to create an additional 31 bedrooms within the approved built form with no additional increase in floor area, providing a total of 237 bedrooms {{!}} 20 Brunswick Street Belfast BT2 7GE\|url=https://epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk/publicaccess/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=OQ1JGXSV30000&activeTab=summary\|access-date=2021-05-11\|website=epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk}}{{Dead link\|date=December 2024 \|bot=InternetArchiveBot \|fix-attempted=yes }}
33= \|Elms BT2, McClintock Street \|Residential (student) \| 100px \|45 \|148 \|16 \|2018 \|{{Cite web\|title=McClintock Street Student Accommodation\|url=https://www.emporis.com/buildings/1392833/mcclintock-street-student-accommodation-belfast-united-kingdom}}{{dead link\|date=August 2024\|bot=medic}}{{cbignore\|bot=medic}}

class="wikitable"

! colspan="9" |Belfast tallest Buildings

Rank

! Name

! Use

! Image

! Height (m)

! Height (ft)

! Floors
(above ground)

! Year of completion

! Notes

|Obel

| Residential

|100px

| 86

| 282

| 28

| 2010

|Grand Central Hotel

| Hotel

|100px

| 80

| 262

| 23

| 1975

|{{cite web |url=http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=1323 |title=Windsor House |publisher=Skyscrapernews.com |date=19 February 2000 |accessdate=4 February 2010 |archive-date=7 June 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110607164945/http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=1323 |url-status=dead }}

{{cite news|url=https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/belfast-grand-central-hotel-hastings-unveils-plan-to-transform-windsor-house-into-a-30m-hotel-31326882.html|title=Belfast Grand Central Hotel: Hastings unveils plan to transform Windsor House into a £30m hotel|accessdate=29 September 2018|newspaper=Belfasttelegraph}}

The building portion of the hotel is only 80 metres tall, while the structural element reaches a height of 93 metres.

Belfast City Hospital Tower

| Hospital

|100px

| 76

| 249

| 15

| 1986

|{{cite web |url=http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=1770 |title=Belfast City Hospital Tower |publisher=Skyscrapernews.com |date=19 February 2000 |accessdate=4 February 2010 |archive-date=7 June 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110607165043/http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=1770 |url-status=dead }}

|City Quays 3

|Office

|100px

|74

|243

|16

|2021 (topped out)

|{{Cite web|url = https://www.advancedniscaffolding.com/cq3.html | website = advancedniscaffolding.com | title=Reaching the heights at City Quays 3 | access-date=3 August 2022 | quote = Advanced NI are providing the scaffolding structures for the 68 metres high main building }}{{Cite web|last=Harbour|first=Belfast|title=Belfast Harbour and Farrans Construction Reach Topping Out Milestone on City Quays 3|url=https://www.belfast-harbour.co.uk/news/city-quays-3-topping-out-303/|access-date=2021-10-06|website=Belfast Harbour|date=5 October 2021 }}{{Cite web |title=LA04/2022/1433/A {{!}} Rooftop illuminated building sign on south east elevation. {{!}} City Quays 3 City Quays Belfast BT1 3EE. |url=https://epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk/publicaccess/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=externalDocuments&keyVal=RFXDIOSV30000 |access-date=2022-08-02 |website=epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk }}{{Dead link|date=December 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

|The Ewart

|Office

| 100px

|73{{efn|Note: This building height is incorrectly listed as 62m in both planning applications and in Emporis, but that is the height of the lower roof/arm of building (easy mistake from side elevation) but ignores the last 3 floors, to the upper roof (not a plant), real height is seen in plan documents already cited.}}

|240

|17

|2021 (topped out)

|{{Cite web|title=LA04/2015/0264/F {{!}} Bedford Square Development Phase 2 to include the conservation, alteration, refurbishment and extension to the listed Ewart Building for office use and a 17 Storey new build mixed use development, with ground floor retail, offices above and associated basement car parking; and completion of a new civic square.(Amended Description and Amended Plans) {{!}} Lands bounded by Bedford Street INI building McClintock Street and Franklin Street BT2 7GP|url=http://epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk/publicaccess/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=NOAMN6SV30000&activeTab=summary|access-date=2021-03-11|website=epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk}}{{Dead link|date=December 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}{{Cite web|date=2021-08-24|title=Topping out ceremony marks milestone at 'The Ewart'|url=https://www.bdcmagazine.com/2021/08/topping-out-ceremony-marks-milestone-at-the-ewart/|access-date=2021-08-31|website=BDC Magazine|language=en-GB}}

(Nicknamed "R2D2" for the Star Wars droid){{citation needed|date=August 2022}}

|Belfast International Hilton Hotel

| Hotel

|100px

| 63

| 207

| 16

| 1998

|{{cite web |url=http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=1781 |title=Belfast International Hilton Hotel |publisher=Skyscrapernews.com |date=19 February 2000 |accessdate=4 February 2010 |archive-date=7 June 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110607165100/http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=1781 |url-status=dead }}

|BT Riverside Tower

| Office

|100px

| 62

| 203

| 14

| 1998

|{{cite web |url=http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=1769 |title=BT Riverside Tower |publisher=Skyscrapernews.com |date=19 February 2000 |accessdate=4 February 2010 |archive-date=7 June 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110607165418/http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=1769 |url-status=dead }}

|Divis Tower

| Residential

|100px

| 61

| 200

| 20

| 1966

|{{cite web |url=http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=1782 |title=Divis Tower |publisher=Skyscrapernews.com |date=19 February 2000 |accessdate=4 February 2010 |archive-date=7 June 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110607104815/http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=1782 |url-status=dead }}

| The Boat

| Office/Residential

|100px

| 57

| 187

| 15

| 2010

|{{cite web |url=http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=5332 |title=The Boat |publisher=Skyscrapernews.com |date=19 February 2000 |accessdate=4 February 2010 |archive-date=7 June 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110607163336/http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=5332 |url-status=dead }}{{efn|Recent applications, including the corporation street apartments and queens quay masterplan (see below with citations) have height as 57m not 62m assuming similar error with critical care building, by taking height above sea level as full height (cited in table).}}

|Royal Victoria Hospital Critical Care Building

|Hospital

|100px

|57

|187

|12

|2012

|{{Cite web|title=Z/2006/2083/F {{!}} Construction of a 12 level hospital building, 63m in height, with a rooftop helipad, to include A&E, critical care, theatres, burns unit and education. {{!}} Royal Victoria Hospital, Grosvenor Road, Belfast.|url=https://epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk/publicaccess/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=L4MEHBSVDT106&activeTab=summary|access-date=2021-09-03|website=epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk}}{{Dead link|date=December 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}{{Cite web |title=LA04/2018/2157/F {{!}} A new children's hospital and associated infrastructure incorporating the demolition of Bostock House. To include the provision of hard and soft landscaping, an entrance feature at the Falls Road pedestrian access, signage, external lighting and associated site works. {{!}} Location of existing Bostock House and part of the land adjacent on the Royal Group of Hospitals site 274 Grosvenor Road Belfast BT12 6BA. |url=https://epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk/publicaccess/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=PE9IATSV30000&activeTab=summary |access-date=2021-09-02 |website=epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk }}{{Dead link|date=December 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}{{efn|New children's hospital application reveals original height was only above sea level not base to roof so 63m is height above sea level}}

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| Linum Chambers Bedford Square

| Office

|100px

| 55

| 180

| 13

| 2005

|{{cite web |url=http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=1866 |title=Linum Square |publisher=Skyscrapernews.com |date=19 February 2000 |accessdate=4 February 2010 |archive-date=7 June 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110607165441/http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=1866 |url-status=dead }}

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| Causeway Tower

| Office

|100px

| 55

| 180

| 13

| 2004

|{{cite web |url=http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=5997 |title=Causeway Tower |publisher=Skyscrapernews.com |date=19 February 2000 |accessdate=4 February 2010 |archive-date=7 June 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110607165529/http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=5997 |url-status=dead }}

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| Great Northern Tower

| Office

|100px

| 55

| 180

| 13

| 1992

|{{cite web |url=http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=6008 |title=Great Northern Tower |publisher=Skyscrapernews.com |date=19 February 2000 |accessdate=4 February 2010 |archive-date=7 June 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110607165627/http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=6008 |url-status=dead }}

|Ulster University Belfast Campus

|University

| 100px

|52{{efn|Height above sea level once again being quoted as height (56m) but base to top it is 52m}}

|171

|13

|2021

|{{Cite web|title=LA04/2020/0625/NMC {{!}} Minor amendments to the external envelope treatments and design development of external landscaping of the University of Ulster's Greater Belfast Development campus previously approved under planning application Z/2012/0261/f and as further amended under applications Z/2014/1245/f and LA04/2017/1763/NMC {{!}} York Street/Donegall Street/Frederick Street Belfast BT15 1ED|url=http://epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk/publicaccess/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=externalDocuments&keyVal=Q6ZKUOSV30000|access-date=2021-03-08|website=epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk}}{{Dead link|date=December 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

|Grainne House

|Residential

|100px

|52

|171

|17

|1968

|{{cite web|url=https://www.emporis.com/buildings/183793/grainne-house-belfast-united-kingdom|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200701113639/https://www.emporis.com/buildings/183793/grainne-house-belfast-united-kingdom|url-status=usurped|archive-date=1 July 2020|title=Grainne House |publisher=Emporis}}

|Europa Hotel

| Hotel

|100px

| 51

| 167

| 13

| 1971

|{{cite web |url=http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=1768 |title=Europa Hotel |publisher=Skyscrapernews.com |date=19 February 2000 |accessdate=4 February 2010 |archive-date=7 June 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110607165850/http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=1768 |url-status=dead }}

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| Bruce Street Student accommodation

| Student accommodation

| 100px

|51

|167

|15

|2023

|{{cite web|url= https://planningregister.planningsystemni.gov.uk/application/474959}}

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| Lanyon Plaza

| Office

|100px

| 50

| 164

| 12

| 2014

|{{cite web |url=http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=5333 |title=Lanyon Plaza |publisher=Skyscrapernews.com |date=19 February 2000 |accessdate=4 February 2010 |archive-date=7 June 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110607163443/http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=5333 |url-status=dead }}

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| Bedford House

| Office

|100px

| 49

| 161

| 12

| 1966

|{{cite web |url=http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=5993 |title=Bedford House |publisher=Skyscrapernews.com |date=19 February 2000 |accessdate=4 February 2010 |archive-date=7 June 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110607165910/http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=5993 |url-status=dead }}

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| River House

| Office

|100px

| 49

| 161

| 14

| 1970 Building reclad in 2018.

|{{cite web |url=http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=1783 |title=River House |publisher=Skyscrapernews.com |date=19 February 2000 |access-date=4 February 2010 |archive-date=7 June 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110607165934/http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=1783 |url-status=dead }}{{Cite tweet |user=jp_biz |number=855047973100814337 |first=John |last=Campbell |title=Scaffold going up at River House, for the recladding of one of Belfast's least lovely buildings |date=20 April 2017}}

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|Ferndale House

Parkdale House

Riverdale House

|Residential

|File:Multi-storey flats, Seymour Hill, Dunmurry (1) - geograph.org.uk - 1222162.jpg

|49

|161

|15

|1965

|{{Cite web|title=Riverdale house|url=https://www.emporis.com/buildings/1239484/riverdale-house-belfast-united-kingdom}}{{dead link|date=August 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}{{Cite web|title=Ferndale House|url=https://www.emporis.com/buildings/1239511/ferndale-house-belfast-united-kingdom}}{{dead link|date=August 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}{{Cite web|title=Parkdale house|url=https://www.emporis.com/buildings/1239510/parkdale-house-belfast-united-kingdom}}{{dead link|date=August 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}

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|Coolemoyne House

Rathmoyne House

|Residential

|File:Kingsway, Dunmurry - geograph.org.uk - 650067.jpg

|49

|161

|15

|1962

|{{Cite web|title=Rathmoyne House|url=https://www.emporis.com/buildings/1239513/rathmoyne-house-belfast-united-kingdom}}{{dead link|date=August 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}{{Cite web|title=Coolemoyne House|url=https://www.emporis.com/buildings/1239512/coolemoyne-house-belfast-united-kingdom}}{{dead link|date=August 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}

|Queen's University Medical Biology Centre

(MBC)

|University

|100px

|48

|158

|12

|1969

|{{Cite web|url=https://earth.google.com/web/@54.58596052,-5.94069362,11.90357202a,495.13559194d,35y,58.02077946h,60.00036078t,0r|title = Google Earth}}

|Swanston House 41-49 Queen street

|Residential (student)

| 100px

|47

|155

|14

|2016

|{{Cite web|url=http://epicdocs.planningni.gov.uk/ShowCaseFile.aspx?guid=80636852-39a5-45b2-8335-3b81818425f6|title=Application Documents|access-date=28 November 2020|archive-date=9 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201209060654/http://epicdocs.planningni.gov.uk/ShowCaseFile.aspx?guid=80636852-39a5-45b2-8335-3b81818425f6|url-status=dead}}

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| 14 Great Victoria Street

| Office

|100px

| 46

| 151

| 11

| 2003

|{{cite web |url=http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=6013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121010221239/http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=6013 |url-status=dead |archive-date=10 October 2012 |title=14 Great Victoria Street |publisher=Skyscrapernews.com |date=19 February 2000 |accessdate=4 February 2010 }}

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| Fanum House

| Office

|100px

| 46

| 151

| 13

| 1965

|{{cite web |url=http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=6047 |title=Fanum House |publisher=Skyscrapernews.com |date=19 February 2000 |accessdate=4 February 2010 |archive-date=7 June 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110607170042/http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=6047 |url-status=dead }}

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|Dundonald house

|Office

|100px

|46

|151

|12

|early 1960s

|{{cite web|url=https://earth.google.com/web/search/Dundonald+House,+Belfast,+UK/@54.5957217,-5.8261239,29.39240366a,290.4119824d,35y,0h,0t,0r/data=CigiJgokCVXJUhFVS0tAEaUQ2FoiS0tAGYwgC12fwxfAIdWLLKfCxxfA?hl=en|title=Dundonald House Google earth height taken as elevation above sea level of top subtracted from that of base|publisher=Google Earth}}{{cite news|url=https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/ni-prisons-hq-proposed-for-listing-due-to-architectural-and-historical-importance-36895089.html|title=DundonaldHouse proposed for listing|newspaper=Belfasttelegraph|publisher=Belfast telegraph}}

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|Ashby Building

| University

|100px

| 46

| 151

| 11

| 1965

|{{cite web |url=http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=1784 |title=Ashby Building |publisher=Skyscrapernews.com |date=19 February 2000 |accessdate=4 February 2010 |archive-date=16 April 2005 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050416065144/http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=1784 |url-status=dead }}

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|101 York Street

|Residential (student)

|100px

|46

|151

|14

|2021 (topped out)

|{{Cite web|title=101 York Street|url=https://www.emporis.com/buildings/1524196/101-york-street-belfast-united-kingdom}}{{dead link|date=August 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}

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| Kilbroney House

| Residential

|100px

| 45

| 148

| 15

| 1967

|{{cite web |url=http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=1785 |title=Kilbroney House |publisher=Skyscrapernews.com |date=19 February 2000 |accessdate=4 February 2010 |archive-date=7 June 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110607170128/http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=1785 |url-status=dead }}

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| Carnet House

| Residential

|100px

| 45

| 148

| 15

| 1966

|{{cite web |url=http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=1786 |title=Carnet House |publisher=Skyscrapernews.com |date=19 February 2000 |accessdate=4 February 2010 |archive-date=7 June 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110607170207/http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=1786 |url-status=dead }}

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|Bradbury court

|Residential

|100px

|45

|148

|15

|Early 1960s

|{{cite web|url=https://www.emporis.com/buildings/317118/bradbury-court-belfast-united-kingdom|title=Bradbury Court|publisher=Emporis}}{{dead link|date=August 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}

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|FX, 14-18 Montgomery street

|Residential

| 100px

|45

|148

|15

|2019

|{{cite web|url=http://epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk/publicaccess/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=PJBJWDSV30000&activeTab=summary|title=LA04/2018/2885/NMC | non Material Change Z/2012/0606/F | FX Building 14 Montgomery Street Belfast}}{{Dead link|date=December 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

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|Maldron hotel

|Hotel

| 100px

|45

|148

|15

|2018

|{{Cite web|title=LA04/2017/1081/F {{!}} Internal reconfiguration to previously approved 206 bedroom hotel (ref LA04/2016/1050/NMC and LA04/2015/0418/f) to create an additional 31 bedrooms within the approved built form with no additional increase in floor area, providing a total of 237 bedrooms {{!}} 20 Brunswick Street Belfast BT2 7GE|url=https://epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk/publicaccess/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=OQ1JGXSV30000&activeTab=summary|access-date=2021-05-11|website=epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk}}{{Dead link|date=December 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

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|Elms BT2, McClintock Street

|Residential (student)

| 100px

|45

|148

|16

|2018

|{{Cite web|title=McClintock Street Student Accommodation|url=https://www.emporis.com/buildings/1392833/mcclintock-street-student-accommodation-belfast-united-kingdom}}{{dead link|date=August 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}

Tallest non-habitable buildings

List of tallest non Habitable buildings over 45m tall in Belfast. Non-Habitable building refers to a building where most of the height is taken up by an architectural feature which is not habitable such as a spire, or storage space.

class="wikitable"

!Rank

!Name

!Use

!Image

!Height (m)

!Height (ft)

!Year of Construction

!Notes

|St Anne's Cathedral

|Anglican Cathedral (Church of Ireland)

|100px

|80

|262

|2007

|St Patrick's Church, Belfast

|Roman Catholic chapel

|100px

|55

|180

|1877

|{{Cite web|date=2009-09-23|title=1877 – St Patrick's Catholic Church, Belfast|url=https://archiseek.com/2009/1877-st-patricks-catholic-church-belfast/|access-date=2021-02-24|website=Archiseek - Irish Architecture|language=en-US}}

|West Twin Silos

|Warehouse

|100px

|54

|177

|1963

|{{Cite web|url=https://earth.google.com/web/@54.62170328,-5.89979378,16.10017138a,662.6841863d,35y,0h,0t,0r|title = Google Earth}}

|Belfast City Hall

|Government Building

|100px

|53

|174

|1906

|{{cite web|date=19 February 2000|title=Belfast City Hall|url=http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=5996|accessdate=4 February 2010|publisher=Skyscrapernews.com|archive-date=13 February 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100213030704/http://skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=5996|url-status=dead}}

|Carlisle Memorial Church

|Former Methodist Church now a venue

|100px

|52

|171

|1875

|{{Cite web|url=https://earth.google.com/web/@54.6084814,-5.93589398,28.17388032a,462.59465963d,35y,0.00000001h,60.00010734t,0r|title=Google Earth}}

{{Cite web|url=https://archiseek.com/2013/1876-carlisle-memorial-methodist-church-belfast-co-antrim/|title = 1876 – Carlisle Memorial Methodist Church, Belfast, Co. Antrim|date = 13 August 2013}}

|St Peter's Cathedral, Belfast

|Roman Catholic Cathedral

|133x133px

|50

|164

|1866

|{{Cite web|url=https://earth.google.com/web/@54.60019134,-5.94428519,21.32119658a,476.3001304d,35y,0.00000001h,60.00021408t,360r|title = Google Earth}}

Tallest demolished

Tallest buildings and structures in Belfast over 45m to have been demolished.

class="wikitable"

!Name

!Use

!Image

!Height (m)

!Floors

!Notes

Divis Transmitting station (old)

|TV Masts

|Mast A =140.7

and Mast B=139.5

|N/A

|Built in 1957

Replaced in 2011

Power station West 3 Chimneys

|Power station Chimneys

|100px

|80

|N/A

|Was opened in 1962, and closed in 2002 as move towards green energy began. Chimneys were demolished in 2007.{{Cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/6278312.stm|title = Tall chimneys come down to earth|date = 6 July 2007}}

Churchill House

|Office

|100px

|66 (not including mast)

|18

|When built in 1966 it was Belfast's tallest building. Was occupied by Northern Ireland civil servants. Demolished in 2004. Now Victoria Square Shopping centre is where it once stood.{{cite web | url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/yourplaceandmine/belfast/churchill_house.shtml | title=Your Place and Mine - Greater Belfast - Churchill House }}

Greeves' (Cupar street) mill chimney

|Chimney

|66

|N/A

|When built it was the tallest chimney in Ireland and was until at least 1923. It had to be felled for safety reasons as it quickly deteriorated.{{Cite web|url=https://www.nmni.com/collections/history/sound-and-visual-media-archives/living-linen/hoyfmr200125|title = National Museums NI}}

Belfast Wheel

|Observation wheel

|100px

|60

|N/A

|Was opened 2007 and closed 2010, due to blocking listed Belfast City hall and titanic memorial. Talks of moving it to the Titanic quarter led to nothing.

Potential tall buildings in belfast

Section covers buildings and structures under construction, had planning permission approved and have been proposed for Belfast. Exact heights stated in this section are taken directly from building plans found at {{Cite web|url=http://epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk/publicaccess/|title=Simple Search|access-date=16 December 2020|archive-date=8 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201208125026/http://epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk/publicaccess/|url-status=dead}} and most recent approvals are announced online,{{Cite web|url=https://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/home|title = Home}} where older ones are found in the previous reference.

=Under construction=

This lists buildings that are currently under construction.

class="wikitable"
Name !Image ! Use ! Height (m) ! Floors ! Notes
Royal Victoria children's Hospital \|*Add when crane erected any cgi image will likely be removed due to copyright \|Hospital \|61 (65 structure) \|12 \|Demolition of Bostock House (site location) underway.
Bankmore square \| \| Office and Student Accommodation \|58 and 56 \|14 and 17 \|Under construction Approved 16/04/24 {{Cite web\|url= https://x.com/ryanmcaleerbiz/status/1780291209656717506?s=46&t=I9B3N5FNSxFdHZy_BQFPZg \|website=x}} Construction due Sept 24 with completion in 2026 for office and 2027 for student accommodation. Redesign of previously approved proposal with smaller footprint and similar height.{{Cite web\|title=Kainos sets sights on new multimillion pound city centre headquarters\|url=https://www.kainos.com/kainos-sets-sights-on-new-multimillion-pound-city-centre-headquarters\|access-date=2021-02-14\|website=Kainos}} Area now temporary trade market and events space. Two new Pans {{cite web\| url= https://planningregister.planningsystemni.gov.uk/application/672230}} {{cite web\| url= https://planningregister.planningsystemni.gov.uk/application/672273}} Full application for office {{cite web\| url=https://planningregister.planningsystemni.gov.uk/application/679804}} Full application for student accom {{cite web\|url= https://planningregister.planningsystemni.gov.uk/application/680205}}
Loftlines \| add pic when crane up \| btr and social housing \| 57 max also 45 \| 18 max also 14 \| construction started 26/06/2023 link to planning app Planning ref:LA04/2021/2280/F {{Cite web \|title=LA04/2021/2280/F {{!}} }}

class="wikitable"

Name

!Image

! Use

! Height (m)

! Floors

! Notes

Royal Victoria children's Hospital

|*Add when crane erected

any cgi image will likely be removed due to copyright

|Hospital

|61 (65 structure)

|12

|Demolition of Bostock House (site location) underway.

Bankmore square

| Office and Student Accommodation

|58 and 56

|14 and 17

|Under construction

Approved 16/04/24 {{Cite web|url= https://x.com/ryanmcaleerbiz/status/1780291209656717506?s=46&t=I9B3N5FNSxFdHZy_BQFPZg |website=x}} Construction due Sept 24 with completion in 2026 for office and 2027 for student accommodation.

Redesign of previously approved proposal with smaller footprint and similar height.{{Cite web|title=Kainos sets sights on new multimillion pound city centre headquarters|url=https://www.kainos.com/kainos-sets-sights-on-new-multimillion-pound-city-centre-headquarters|access-date=2021-02-14|website=Kainos}} Area now temporary trade market and events space.

Two new Pans {{cite web| url= https://planningregister.planningsystemni.gov.uk/application/672230}}

{{cite web| url= https://planningregister.planningsystemni.gov.uk/application/672273}}

Full application for office {{cite web| url=https://planningregister.planningsystemni.gov.uk/application/679804}}

Full application for student accom {{cite web|url= https://planningregister.planningsystemni.gov.uk/application/680205}}

Loftlines

| add pic when crane up

| btr and social housing

| 57 max also 45

| 18 max also 14

| construction started 26/06/2023

link to planning app Planning ref:LA04/2021/2280/F {{Cite web |title=LA04/2021/2280/F {{!}} }}

File:Construction of the 'Obel', Belfast - geograph.org.uk - 1451383.jpg

= Approved =

This lists buildings that have been given planning permission to be constructed in Belfast.

class="wikitable"
Name ! Use ! Height (m) ! Floors ! Notes
City Quay 4 \|Residential \|76.4 (79.4m plant if measured same way as capital dock this would be official height) \|23 \|Belfast Harbour proposal in 2019 {{Cite web\|title=Belfast Harbour ramps up development prospects {{!}} The Planner\|url=https://www.theplanner.co.uk/news/belfast-harbour-ramps-up-development-prospects\|access-date=2021-02-14\|website=www.theplanner.co.uk\|date=19 September 2019 }} PAN submitted September 2022 Planning ref:LA04/2022/1752/PAN {{Cite web \|title=LA04/2022/1752/PAN {{!}} Erection of residential apartment development comprising circa. 270 residential units, landscaping and associated site works. {{!}} Lands immediately north of Cross Harbour Bridge (M3) east of Donegall Quay and south of AC Marriott Hotel City Quays Belfast. \|url=https://epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk/publicaccess/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=RI9BONSV30000&activeTab=summary \|access-date=2022-10-03 \|website=epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk }}{{Dead link\|date=December 2024 \|bot=InternetArchiveBot \|fix-attempted=yes }} Full application submitted LA04/2023/2388/F with confirmed planned height in documents {{Cite web \|url=https://planningregister.planningsystemni.gov.uk/application/665870 \|access-date=2023-01-26 \|website=planningregister.planningsystemni.gov.uk}} recommended for approval in Dec 2023 planning meeting, height slightly increased and full planned height confirmed. {{Cite web \|url=https://minutes.belfastcity.gov.uk/documents/s111956/LA0420232388F%20City%20Quays%204%20Committee%20Report.pdf}} Approved in Jan 16 2024 planning meeting {{Cite web \|url=https://x.com/belfastcc/status/1747357220784751055?s=20 }}
Royal Victoria Hospital energy centre \|Power station \|70 (Flue chimney stack) \|N/A \|Granted planning permission in Belfast City council's 14/12/21 planning meeting {{Cite web\|title=LA04/2021/1492/F {{!}} Proposed energy centre including ancillary development, access, landscaping and associated miscellaneous works. {{!}} Royal Victoria Hospital Grosvenor Road Belfast BT12 6BA\|url=https://epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk/publicaccess/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=QV1VJ3SV30000&activeTab=summary\|access-date=2021-12-13\|website=epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk}}{{Dead link\|date=December 2024 \|bot=InternetArchiveBot \|fix-attempted=yes }} This will not be a 'habitable building' but a prominent structure. Planning ref: LA04/2021/1492/F.
39 Corporation Street \| Student accommodation \| 67 \| 20 \| proposed in 2024 and full planning documents uploaded in 2025 approved June 2025 planning committee {{Cite web\|url= https://planningregister.planningsystemni.gov.uk/application/695523}}
21-29 Corporation street \|Mixed use \|63 \|19 \|Proposed in 2018, pre planning accepted, renders of design produced by developer Macleer and Rushe in 2020. Formal planning application imminent. Note site has previous applications up to 20 stories accepted planning permission including offices and 250 bedroom hotel but nothing has come of it yet with site still derelict. Full Planning application submitted August 2021 {{Cite web\|title=LA04/2021/2016/F {{!}} Demolition of existing multi-storey car park and the erection of 298no. build for rent apartments (19 storey) including ground floor commercial unit (A1/A2), car/cycle parking provision along with associated development. {{!}} 21-29 Corporation Street & 18-24 Tomb Street Belfast.\|url=https://epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk/publicaccess/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=QYPK0CSV30000&activeTab=summary\|access-date=2021-09-02\|website=epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk}}{{Dead link\|date=December 2024 \|bot=InternetArchiveBot \|fix-attempted=yes }} Planning ref LA04/2021/2016/F. was approved in Jan 16th 2024 planning meeting {{Cite web\|url=https://x.com/belfastcc/status/1747340383695110296?s=20}}
Sirroco waterside quays office \|Office \|58.3 \|13 \|Approved 2020 {{Cite web\|title=LA04/2018/0448/F {{!}} Erection of 13 storey Grade A office building with ground floor, first floor and mezzanine cafe/bar/restaurant uses (sui generis), ground floor retail unit, lobby/reception area, basement and deck car parking, servicing (refuse/recycling/cycle storage/changing facilities), landscaping/public realm works, temporary pocket park, pedestrian/ cycle access route from Bridge End, temporary pedestrian/cycle access to riverfront, associated access arrangements to Short Strand and Bridge End and other associated infrastructural works {{!}} Lands at former Sirocco Works Short Strand and adjacent to Bridge End and the River Lagan Belfast\|url=https://epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk/publicaccess/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=details&keyVal=P4R8O9SV30000\|access-date=2021-09-02\|website=epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk}}{{Dead link\|date=December 2024 \|bot=InternetArchiveBot \|fix-attempted=yes }} Planning ref: LA04/2018/0448/F.
The Residence \|Residential \|57.5 \|19 \|Approved in November 2020 planning meeting. Site has been put up for sale in 2021.{{Cite web\|title=LA04/2019/2387/F {{!}} Residential development comprising 151 apartments and ancillary uses including; management suite, communal space, reception area and servicing (refuse/recycling/bicycle storage) and plant equipment; and associated car parking and public realm improvements to Scrabo Street, Station Street and Middlepath Street. {{!}} Land adjacent to Quay Gate House 15 Scrabo Street Belfast BT5 4D: footpaths and public realm at Scrabo Street Station Street and Middlepath Street.\|url=https://epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk/publicaccess/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=PZF291SV30000&activeTab=summary\|access-date=2021-09-02\|website=epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk}}{{Dead link\|date=December 2024 \|bot=InternetArchiveBot \|fix-attempted=yes }} Planning ref:LA04/2019/2387/F.
Lanyon View Dalton street \|Residential \|56.7 \|17 \|Approved 2019 and again in 2021 after dispute.{{Cite web\|title=LA04/2018/2649/F {{!}} Demolition of existing building and construction of 178No. apartments, a gym, 3No. retail units and associated car parking and landscaping. {{!}} lands at 3-9 Dalton Street (Bordered by Middlepath Street and Bridge End) Belfast.\|url=https://epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk/publicaccess/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=PHRU9USV30000&activeTab=summary\|access-date=2021-09-02\|website=epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk}}{{Dead link\|date=December 2024 \|bot=InternetArchiveBot \|fix-attempted=yes }} Planning ref: LA04/2018/2649/F.
Belfast Harbour 480 mW gas power station \|Power station \|54.2 \|N/A \|Approved 2019 {{Cite web\|title=LA04/2017/0878/F {{!}} Erection of 480MW Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) Power Station comprising turbine hall/heat recovery steam generator building with 50m exhaust stack, air cooled condenser, 2 storey administration building, 2 storey workshop building, gas insulated substation, gas compressor station, gas pressure reduction station, associated water and fuel tanks and other associated infrastructure and ancillary development including provision of site access and road works to facilitate extension to pedestrian footways and delineation of a right hand turn lane. Construction of new Above Ground Installation (AGI) at Kinnegar Army Barracks and new underground pipeline along Airport Road West, Esplanade Road with option of also following Heron/Moscow Road and which will connect the Power Station Site to the existing gas transmission infrastructure at Kinnegar Barracks. {{!}} Planning application site includes the power generation station site located on lands approx. 65m SE of 101 101a 101B and 103 Airport Road West Belfast Harbour Estate Belfast and also the route of the underground gas pipeline (UGP) connection from Kinnegar Army Barracks to the Power Station Site along the following roads: Airport Road West Esplanade Road Moscow/Heron Road. An above ground installation is located in SW corner of Kinnegar Army Barracks adjacent to Kinnegar WwTW\|url=https://epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk/publicaccess/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=OOX6U4SV30000&activeTab=summary\|access-date=2021-09-02\|website=epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk}}{{Dead link\|date=December 2024 \|bot=InternetArchiveBot \|fix-attempted=yes }} Not a 'habitable building' but a prominent structure. Planning ref: LA04/2017/0878/F.
River Walk \|Residential \|54 \|17 \|Approved 2020 {{Cite web\|title=LA04/2019/0517/F {{!}} Residential development comprising 154 units and ground floor retail unit, including reception and management suite area, internal and external communal space, open space and environmental improvements, car parking with access of Mays Meadow, bin storage, cycle parking, plant equipment and storage. (amended plans) {{!}} El Divino Nightclub and car park and adjacent open space Mays Meadow Belfast BT1 3PH.\|url=https://epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk/publicaccess/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=details&keyVal=PO20ZXSV30000\|access-date=2021-09-02\|website=epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk}}{{Dead link\|date=December 2024 \|bot=InternetArchiveBot \|fix-attempted=yes }} Planning ref: 2019/0517/F.
81-87 Academy street \|Residential \|54 \|16 \|Approved 2019 Land bought by Tribeca Developers 2021 {{Cite web\|title=LA04/2019/2257/F {{!}} Erection of 16 storey residential building comprising 105 units (60 x one bed and 45 x two bed), ancillary ground floor uses including management suite, cafe, servicing (refuse/recycling/cycle storage/general storage), roof terrace, plant room, substation and associated public realm works. (Amendment to planning permission reference (LA04/2017/2811/F). {{!}} 81-87 Academy Street & 2-6 Exchange Street Belfast BT1 2LS.\|url=https://epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk/publicaccess/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=PYHHABSV30000&activeTab=summary\|access-date=2021-09-02\|website=epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk}}{{Dead link\|date=December 2024 \|bot=InternetArchiveBot \|fix-attempted=yes }} Reapproved 24/11/2021. Planning ref: LA04/2019/2257/F.
City Quays 5 \| Mixed Use \| 48.5 \| 10 \| full planning submitted Dec 20 2023 {{cite web\|url=https://planningregister.planningsystemni.gov.uk/application/682259}} Approved 27/06/2024 {{cite web\|url= https://x.com/belfastcc/status/1806369072570921061?s=46&t=I9B3N5FNSxFdHZy_BQFPZg}}
Bedford yard \|Aparthotel \|45 \|13 \|Approved 2020 and again in 2021 after dispute.{{Cite web\|title=LA04/2020/0659/F {{!}} Refurbishment of existing four storey terrace including alteration, extension to rear, partial demolition and reinstatement. Part change of use from art galleries to two cafes at ground floor. Retention of offices within existing building at second, third and fourth floor. Erection of new 13 storey aparthotel building to rear and associated works including public realm improvements [Amended Scheme] {{!}} 29-33 Bedford Street Belfast BT2 7EJ\|url=https://epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk/publicaccess/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=details&keyVal=Q737V6SV30000\|access-date=2021-09-02\|website=epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk}}{{Dead link\|date=December 2024 \|bot=InternetArchiveBot \|fix-attempted=yes }} Planning ref: LA04/2020/0659/F.
Dorchester House \| apart hotel \|45 \|12 \| reclad change of use and two storey extension of existing office building.{{cite web\|url= https://planningregister.planningsystemni.gov.uk/application/675031}} Approved 18/06/2024 {{cite web\|url=https://x.com/belfastcc/status/1803135359938662462?s=46&t=I9B3N5FNSxFdHZy_BQFPZg}}/l

class="wikitable"

Name

! Use

! Height (m)

! Floors

! Notes

City Quay 4

|Residential

|76.4 (79.4m plant if measured same way as capital dock this would be official height)

|23

|Belfast Harbour proposal in 2019 {{Cite web|title=Belfast Harbour ramps up development prospects {{!}} The Planner|url=https://www.theplanner.co.uk/news/belfast-harbour-ramps-up-development-prospects|access-date=2021-02-14|website=www.theplanner.co.uk|date=19 September 2019 }} PAN submitted September 2022 Planning ref:LA04/2022/1752/PAN {{Cite web |title=LA04/2022/1752/PAN {{!}} Erection of residential apartment development comprising circa. 270 residential units, landscaping and associated site works. {{!}} Lands immediately north of Cross Harbour Bridge (M3) east of Donegall Quay and south of AC Marriott Hotel City Quays Belfast. |url=https://epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk/publicaccess/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=RI9BONSV30000&activeTab=summary |access-date=2022-10-03 |website=epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk }}{{Dead link|date=December 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} Full application submitted LA04/2023/2388/F with confirmed planned height in documents {{Cite web |url=https://planningregister.planningsystemni.gov.uk/application/665870 |access-date=2023-01-26 |website=planningregister.planningsystemni.gov.uk}}

recommended for approval in Dec 2023 planning meeting, height slightly increased and full planned height confirmed. {{Cite web |url=https://minutes.belfastcity.gov.uk/documents/s111956/LA0420232388F%20City%20Quays%204%20Committee%20Report.pdf}}

Approved in Jan 16 2024 planning meeting {{Cite web |url=https://x.com/belfastcc/status/1747357220784751055?s=20 }}

Royal Victoria Hospital energy centre

|Power station

|70 (Flue chimney stack)

|N/A

|Granted planning permission in Belfast City council's 14/12/21 planning meeting {{Cite web|title=LA04/2021/1492/F {{!}} Proposed energy centre including ancillary development, access, landscaping and associated miscellaneous works. {{!}} Royal Victoria Hospital Grosvenor Road Belfast BT12 6BA|url=https://epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk/publicaccess/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=QV1VJ3SV30000&activeTab=summary|access-date=2021-12-13|website=epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk}}{{Dead link|date=December 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} This will not be a 'habitable building' but a prominent structure. Planning ref: LA04/2021/1492/F.

39 Corporation Street

| Student accommodation

| 67

| 20

| proposed in 2024 and full planning documents uploaded in 2025 approved June 2025 planning committee {{Cite web|url= https://planningregister.planningsystemni.gov.uk/application/695523}}

21-29 Corporation street

|Mixed use

|63

|19

|Proposed in 2018, pre planning accepted, renders of design produced by developer Macleer and Rushe in 2020. Formal planning application imminent. Note site has previous applications up to 20 stories accepted planning permission including offices and 250 bedroom hotel but nothing has come of it yet with site still derelict.

Full Planning application submitted August 2021 {{Cite web|title=LA04/2021/2016/F {{!}} Demolition of existing multi-storey car park and the erection of 298no. build for rent apartments (19 storey) including ground floor commercial unit (A1/A2), car/cycle parking provision along with associated development. {{!}} 21-29 Corporation Street & 18-24 Tomb Street Belfast.|url=https://epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk/publicaccess/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=QYPK0CSV30000&activeTab=summary|access-date=2021-09-02|website=epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk}}{{Dead link|date=December 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} Planning ref LA04/2021/2016/F.

was approved in Jan 16th 2024 planning meeting {{Cite web|url=https://x.com/belfastcc/status/1747340383695110296?s=20}}

Sirroco waterside quays office

|Office

|58.3

|13

|Approved 2020 {{Cite web|title=LA04/2018/0448/F {{!}} Erection of 13 storey Grade A office building with ground floor, first floor and mezzanine cafe/bar/restaurant uses (sui generis), ground floor retail unit, lobby/reception area, basement and deck car parking, servicing (refuse/recycling/cycle storage/changing facilities), landscaping/public realm works, temporary pocket park, pedestrian/ cycle access route from Bridge End, temporary pedestrian/cycle access to riverfront, associated access arrangements to Short Strand and Bridge End and other associated infrastructural works {{!}} Lands at former Sirocco Works Short Strand and adjacent to Bridge End and the River Lagan Belfast|url=https://epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk/publicaccess/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=details&keyVal=P4R8O9SV30000|access-date=2021-09-02|website=epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk}}{{Dead link|date=December 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} Planning ref: LA04/2018/0448/F.

The Residence

|Residential

|57.5

|19

|Approved in November 2020 planning meeting. Site has been put up for sale in 2021.{{Cite web|title=LA04/2019/2387/F {{!}} Residential development comprising 151 apartments and ancillary uses including; management suite, communal space, reception area and servicing (refuse/recycling/bicycle storage) and plant equipment; and associated car parking and public realm improvements to Scrabo Street, Station Street and Middlepath Street. {{!}} Land adjacent to Quay Gate House 15 Scrabo Street Belfast BT5 4D: footpaths and public realm at Scrabo Street Station Street and Middlepath Street.|url=https://epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk/publicaccess/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=PZF291SV30000&activeTab=summary|access-date=2021-09-02|website=epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk}}{{Dead link|date=December 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} Planning ref:LA04/2019/2387/F.

Lanyon View Dalton street

|Residential

|56.7

|17

|Approved 2019 and again in 2021 after dispute.{{Cite web|title=LA04/2018/2649/F {{!}} Demolition of existing building and construction of 178No. apartments, a gym, 3No. retail units and associated car parking and landscaping. {{!}} lands at 3-9 Dalton Street (Bordered by Middlepath Street and Bridge End) Belfast.|url=https://epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk/publicaccess/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=PHRU9USV30000&activeTab=summary|access-date=2021-09-02|website=epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk}}{{Dead link|date=December 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} Planning ref: LA04/2018/2649/F.

Belfast Harbour 480 mW gas power station

|Power station

|54.2

|N/A

|Approved 2019 {{Cite web|title=LA04/2017/0878/F {{!}} Erection of 480MW Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) Power Station comprising turbine hall/heat recovery steam generator building with 50m exhaust stack, air cooled condenser, 2 storey administration building, 2 storey workshop building, gas insulated substation, gas compressor station, gas pressure reduction station, associated water and fuel tanks and other associated infrastructure and ancillary development including provision of site access and road works to facilitate extension to pedestrian footways and delineation of a right hand turn lane. Construction of new Above Ground Installation (AGI) at Kinnegar Army Barracks and new underground pipeline along Airport Road West, Esplanade Road with option of also following Heron/Moscow Road and which will connect the Power Station Site to the existing gas transmission infrastructure at Kinnegar Barracks. {{!}} Planning application site includes the power generation station site located on lands approx. 65m SE of 101 101a 101B and 103 Airport Road West Belfast Harbour Estate Belfast and also the route of the underground gas pipeline (UGP) connection from Kinnegar Army Barracks to the Power Station Site along the following roads: Airport Road West Esplanade Road Moscow/Heron Road. An above ground installation is located in SW corner of Kinnegar Army Barracks adjacent to Kinnegar WwTW|url=https://epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk/publicaccess/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=OOX6U4SV30000&activeTab=summary|access-date=2021-09-02|website=epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk}}{{Dead link|date=December 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} Not a 'habitable building' but a prominent structure. Planning ref: LA04/2017/0878/F.

River Walk

|Residential

|54

|17

|Approved 2020 {{Cite web|title=LA04/2019/0517/F {{!}} Residential development comprising 154 units and ground floor retail unit, including reception and management suite area, internal and external communal space, open space and environmental improvements, car parking with access of Mays Meadow, bin storage, cycle parking, plant equipment and storage. (amended plans) {{!}} El Divino Nightclub and car park and adjacent open space Mays Meadow Belfast BT1 3PH.|url=https://epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk/publicaccess/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=details&keyVal=PO20ZXSV30000|access-date=2021-09-02|website=epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk}}{{Dead link|date=December 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} Planning ref: 2019/0517/F.

81-87 Academy street

|Residential

|54

|16

|Approved 2019 Land bought by Tribeca Developers 2021 {{Cite web|title=LA04/2019/2257/F {{!}} Erection of 16 storey residential building comprising 105 units (60 x one bed and 45 x two bed), ancillary ground floor uses including management suite, cafe, servicing (refuse/recycling/cycle storage/general storage), roof terrace, plant room, substation and associated public realm works. (Amendment to planning permission reference (LA04/2017/2811/F). {{!}} 81-87 Academy Street & 2-6 Exchange Street Belfast BT1 2LS.|url=https://epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk/publicaccess/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=PYHHABSV30000&activeTab=summary|access-date=2021-09-02|website=epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk}}{{Dead link|date=December 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} Reapproved 24/11/2021. Planning ref: LA04/2019/2257/F.

City Quays 5

| Mixed Use

| 48.5

| 10

| full planning submitted Dec 20 2023 {{cite web|url=https://planningregister.planningsystemni.gov.uk/application/682259}} Approved 27/06/2024 {{cite web|url= https://x.com/belfastcc/status/1806369072570921061?s=46&t=I9B3N5FNSxFdHZy_BQFPZg}}

Bedford yard

|Aparthotel

|45

|13

|Approved 2020 and again in 2021 after dispute.{{Cite web|title=LA04/2020/0659/F {{!}} Refurbishment of existing four storey terrace including alteration, extension to rear, partial demolition and reinstatement. Part change of use from art galleries to two cafes at ground floor. Retention of offices within existing building at second, third and fourth floor. Erection of new 13 storey aparthotel building to rear and associated works including public realm improvements [Amended Scheme] {{!}} 29-33 Bedford Street Belfast BT2 7EJ|url=https://epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk/publicaccess/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=details&keyVal=Q737V6SV30000|access-date=2021-09-02|website=epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk}}{{Dead link|date=December 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} Planning ref: LA04/2020/0659/F.

Dorchester House

| apart hotel

|45

|12

| reclad change of use and two storey extension of existing office building.{{cite web|url= https://planningregister.planningsystemni.gov.uk/application/675031}}

Approved 18/06/2024 {{cite web|url=https://x.com/belfastcc/status/1803135359938662462?s=46&t=I9B3N5FNSxFdHZy_BQFPZg}}/l

= Proposed =

This lists buildings that have only been proposed to be built in Belfast.

class="wikitable"
Name ! Use ! Height (m) ! Floors ! Notes
pilot street \| Residential \| unknown (was 97.5m) \| 19 was 30 \| Pre-planning accepted 2019, full planning application yet to come. ref:LA04/2019/0680/PAN {{Cite web \|title=LA04/2019/0680/PAN {{!}} Demolition of existing buildings and erection of mixed-use development comprising apartments, restaurant, retail unit and bar/café with public realm improvements to Barrow Square. {{!}} 54 Pilot Street and 19-22 Princess Dock Street And Adjacent Barrow Square Belfast. \|url=https://epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk/publicaccess/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=PP2RCUSV30000&activeTab=summary \|access-date=2022-10-03 \|website=epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk }}{{Dead link\|date=December 2024 \|bot=InternetArchiveBot \|fix-attempted=yes }}
Titanic Quarter Master plan Abercorn tower, Plater's Yard and plot19 arc2 \|Mixed use \|94 (100.5 total height) 73, 66.5 and 51.5 \|30, 21, unknown and 16 \|Outline planning permission from Titanicquarter masterplan, now expired but still intention to renew. heights taken from Loftline's design and access statement.
Queen' Quay Masterplan \|Mixed use \|over 85 , approx 60 and approx 60 \|20 plus, approx 15 and 15 \|Details found in reference which is the ongoing consultation by the department of the communities, funded by regional city deal (high chance of happening). Masterplan has three towers of significant height, the first is shown to be slightly taller than the Obel Tower and mirrors the proposed tower across the M3 at the Odyssey quay, with apartments starting at the twentieth floor above a hotel and retail ground floor unit. Two other 60m apartment towers with retail units are also planned.{{Cite web\|date=2021-11-18\|title=Queen's Quay Pre-Application Community Consultation {{!}} Department for Communities\|url=https://www.communities-ni.gov.uk/consultations/queens-quay-pre-application-community-consultation\|access-date=2021-12-13\|website=Communities\|language=en}} Planning ref LA04/2021/2579/PAN
Odyssey quays landmark tower and gateway office \|Residential and office \|84.8+ and 55+ \|28 and 15 \|Part of Odyssey Quays master plan proposed 2019, aviation report in 2020 cites tower as over 36m above 48.7m height limit {{Cite web\|title=LA04/2019/2882/O {{!}} Renewal of outline planning permission ref. Z/2009/1309/O for mixed use development including a maximum of 798 residential units (up to 73,420 sq. m) with associated amenity space, two hotels (up to 22,438 sq.m), offices 9up to 4370 sq.m), retail services (up to 905 sq.m), leisure facilities (up to 1303 sq.m), community and cultural uses (up to 1570 sq.m), cafes/bars/restaurants (up to 2824 sq.m), public open space, multi storey car parking (up to 55,612 sq.m) and associated works including related infrastructure improvements. {{!}} Queens Quay Belfast(lands between M3 and odyssey complex).\|url=https://epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk/publicaccess/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=externalDocuments&keyVal=Q2AMHDSV30000\|access-date=2021-04-28\|website=epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk\|archive-date=28 April 2021\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210428211347/https://epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk/publicaccess/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=externalDocuments&keyVal=Q2AMHDSV30000\|url-status=dead}} Planning ref LA04/2019/2882/O
Weaver's Cross \|Mixed use \|78 and 52.4 and 52.4 \|18 and 15 and 15 \|Translink proposing a development, Weavers Cross, around the under construction transport hub. Proposed in 2017 with initial proposal of application notice {{Cite web\|title=LA04/2017/2309/PAN {{!}} Mixed use regeneration development associated with adjacent public transport interchange comprising, commercial, retail, hotel and residential uses, including elements of car parking, public realm and associated infrastructure and highway improvements. {{!}} Vacant lands to the west of West Link (A12) and south of Grosvenor Road; Lands at Grosvenor Road and intersection of Grosvenor Road and Durham Street; Lands to south of Grosvenor Road east of Durham Street and north of Glengall Street; Lands at Glengall Street; Lands between Glengall Street and Hope Street including Europa Bus Station Great Victoria Rail Station Great Victoria Street mall and surface car parks at St Andrews Square; Translink lands to west of Durham Street and north of Murry's Tobacco Exchange.\|url=https://epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk/publicaccess/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=OXYK9NSV30000&activeTab=summary\|access-date=2021-09-02\|website=epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk}}{{Dead link\|date=December 2024 \|bot=InternetArchiveBot \|fix-attempted=yes }} The development was pitched to developers at the end of November 2020. This tower was pitched to hide the back of the Europa Hotel. New proposal of application notice in 2021, tower remains but no reference to exact floor height as before.{{Cite web\|title=LA04/2021/1971/PAN {{!}} Proposed mixed use regeneration development comprising office, residential, retail, open space, commercial, and active travel uses, on lands surrounding the new Belfast Transport Hub to the east and west of Durham St and south of Grosvenor Rd. {{!}} Lands to east of West Link (A12) and south of Grosvenor Road; Lands at Grosvenor Road and intersection of Grosvenor Road and Durham Street; Lands to the east of Durham Street and north of Glengall Street; Lands at Glengall Street; Lands between Glengall Street and Hope Street including Europa Bus Station Great Victoria Rail Station surface car parks at St Andrew?s Square; Translink lands to west of Durham Street south of BT Exchange building and north of Murray?s Tobacco Works.\|url=https://epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk/publicaccess/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=QYC5NWSV30000&activeTab=summary\|access-date=2021-09-02\|website=epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk}}{{Dead link\|date=December 2024 \|bot=InternetArchiveBot \|fix-attempted=yes }} In consultation for new plan tower height revealed to be 78m {{Cite web\|title=Weaver's Cross Masterplan\|url=https://weavers-cross.virtual-engage.com/\|access-date=2021-10-06\|website=Virtual Engage\|language=en\|archive-date=5 October 2021\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211005232210/https://weavers-cross.virtual-engage.com/\|url-status=dead}} Full outline planning submitted {{Cite web \|title=LA04/2021/2856/O {{!}} Proposed mixed use regeneration development comprising office (Class B1), residential apartments (including affordable), retail (Class A1), hotel, leisure (Class D2), public realm, active travel uses, cafes, bars and restaurants, and community uses (Class D1), on lands surrounding the new Belfast Transport Hub and over the Transport Hub car park, to the east and west of Durham St and south of Grosvenor Rd. {{!}} Lands to east of West Link (A12) and south of Grosvenor Road; Lands at Grosvenor Road and intersection of Grosvenor Road and Durham Street; Lands to the east of Durham Street and north of Glengall Street; Lands at Glengall Street; Lands between Glengall Street and Hope Street including Europa Bus Station Great Victoria Rail Station surface car parks at St Andrew?s Square; Translink lands to west of Durham Street south of BT Exchange building and north of Murray?s Tobacco Works. \|url=https://epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk/publicaccess/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=R4GYRXSV30000&activeTab=summary \|access-date=2022-03-30 \|website=epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk }}{{Dead link\|date=December 2024 \|bot=InternetArchiveBot \|fix-attempted=yes }} In this reveal of floor number and that city planners want tower to be taller. Additional 50+m residential buildings included in master plan. Planning ref LA04/2021/2856/O Outline planning recommended for approval in 31/08/2022 planning meeting (this can be found in planning committee meeting agenda in Belfast City Council's website however will not link properly for citation).
102-127 Grosvenor Road \|student accom \|former app 62m \| n/a \|{{cite web\| url= https://planningregister.planningsystemni.gov.uk/application/674911}}
The Grattan \|Mixed use but mainly residential, with commercial ground floor \|57.25 \|18 \|Will replace the derelict Fanum House ( which features in the list of tallest buildings). Community consultation process finished in February 2021 with a formal planning application to follow.{{Cite news\|title=To let: Belfast's 'Golden Mile' tower block in £45m revamp\|language=en-GB\|work=belfasttelegraph\|url=https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/northern-ireland/to-let-belfasts-golden-mile-tower-block-in-45m-revamp-39837029.html\|access-date=2021-02-14\|issn=0307-1235}} Old Planning ref:LA04/2020/2548/PAN PAN in to change use to student accom{{Cite web\|url=https://planningregister.planningsystemni.gov.uk/application/679342}} new ref LA04/2023/4377/PAN Full application submitted {{Cite web\|url= https://planningregister.planningsystemni.gov.uk/application/687879}} with confirmed height of 53.95m Height confirmed in Todd architect x post {{Cite web\|url=https://x.com/toddarchitects/status/1737080960842137904?s=46&t=I9B3N5FNSxFdHZy_BQFPZg}}
Tribeca Master plan \|Mixed use \|60 and 46.5 \|15 and 10 \|Outline planning permission as part of Tribeca master plan planning ref LA04/2018/0811/O {{Cite web \|title=LA04/2018/0811/O {{!}} Mixed use development comprising offices, residential apartments (including affordable), hotel and serviced apartments, retail and professional services, community and cultural, leisure uses, cafes, bars, restaurants, with associated car parking, circulation and servicing arrangements; public realm works, landscaping, replacement of existing pedestrian bridge fixed to railway bridge and associated access works to Short Strand and Bridge End with other infrastructural works, and demolition of existing structures including boundary walls. (revised description and amended/additional info) {{!}} Lands at former Sirocco Works Short Strand and adjacent to Bridge End and the River Lagan Belfast \|url=https://epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk/publicaccess/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=P711MVSV30000&activeTab=summary \|access-date=2022-10-03 \|website=epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk }}{{Dead link\|date=December 2024 \|bot=InternetArchiveBot \|fix-attempted=yes }}
Tobacco Works \|Mixed use \|approx 60 \|17 \|In planning development by Todd architects and Wirefox {{Cite web \|title=Tobacco Yard, Belfast \|url=https://www.toddarch.com/projects/tobacco-yard/ \|access-date=2022-03-30 \|website=TODD Architects \|language=en-GB}}
Bruce Street Carpark \|Mixed Use \|approx 60 and 49 \|14, 11 and unknown residential \|{{Cite web \|title=Bruce street \|url=https://www.toddarch.com/projects/bruce-street/ \|access-date=23 January 2022 \|archive-date=17 January 2022 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220117155057/https://www.toddarch.com/projects/bruce-street/ \|url-status=dead }} In planning Development by Todd Architects and Heron Bros
Holmes Street \|Residential \|50 \|15 \|Outline planning application Dec 2021 {{Cite web\|title=LA04/2022/0023/O {{!}} Site for 15 storey residential development, 32no. 1 bedroom apartments, 35no. 2 bedroom apartments and 1no. studio apartment. {{!}} Lands at Holmes Street to the rear of 15-21 Bruce Street Belfast.\|url=https://epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk/publicaccess/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=externalDocuments&keyVal=R5C5D7SV30000\|access-date=2022-01-08\|website=epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk\|archive-date=9 January 2022\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220109010805/https://epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk/publicaccess/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=externalDocuments&keyVal=R5C5D7SV30000\|url-status=dead}} Outline planning approved Aug 2022 {{Cite web \|title=Major planning applications get go-ahead at Planning Committee \|url=https://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/news/major-planning-applications-get-go-ahead-at-planni \|access-date=2022-08-26 \|website=Belfast City Council \|language=en}} Planning ref LA04/2022/0023/O
35-41 queens square \|Residential \|46 \|15 \|Pre planning application submitted with digital community consultation beginning 29 March. A 16 story tower was previously approved in same location. 25 August 2021 full planning submitted.{{Cite web\|title=LA04/2021/1985/F {{!}} Proposed erection of 15no. storey building comprising 60no. apartments with ancillary facilities and all other associated site works (amendment to previous approval Z/2011/0472/F). {{!}} 35-41 Queen's Square Belfast BT1 3FG\|url=https://epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk/publicaccess/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=QYEJUESV30000\|access-date=2021-09-23\|website=epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk}}{{Dead link\|date=December 2024 \|bot=InternetArchiveBot \|fix-attempted=yes }} July 2022 new design uploaded to same application with height reduced from 47 to 46m. Planning ref LA04/2021/1985/F

class="wikitable"

Name

! Use

! Height (m)

! Floors

! Notes

pilot street

| Residential

| unknown (was 97.5m)

| 19 was 30

| Pre-planning accepted 2019, full planning application yet to come. ref:LA04/2019/0680/PAN {{Cite web |title=LA04/2019/0680/PAN {{!}} Demolition of existing buildings and erection of mixed-use development comprising apartments, restaurant, retail unit and bar/café with public realm improvements to Barrow Square. {{!}} 54 Pilot Street and 19-22 Princess Dock Street And Adjacent Barrow Square Belfast. |url=https://epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk/publicaccess/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=PP2RCUSV30000&activeTab=summary |access-date=2022-10-03 |website=epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk }}{{Dead link|date=December 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

Titanic Quarter Master plan Abercorn tower,

Plater's Yard and plot19

arc2

|Mixed use

|94 (100.5 total height)

73, 66.5 and 51.5

|30, 21, unknown and 16

|Outline planning permission from Titanicquarter masterplan, now expired but still intention to renew. heights taken from Loftline's design and access statement.

Queen' Quay Masterplan

|Mixed use

|over 85 ,

approx 60 and approx 60

|20 plus,

approx 15 and 15

|Details found in reference which is the ongoing consultation by the department of the communities, funded by regional city deal (high chance of happening).

Masterplan has three towers of significant height, the first is shown to be slightly taller than the Obel Tower and mirrors the proposed tower across the M3 at the Odyssey quay, with apartments starting at the twentieth floor above a hotel and retail ground floor unit. Two other 60m apartment towers with retail units are also planned.{{Cite web|date=2021-11-18|title=Queen's Quay Pre-Application Community Consultation {{!}} Department for Communities|url=https://www.communities-ni.gov.uk/consultations/queens-quay-pre-application-community-consultation|access-date=2021-12-13|website=Communities|language=en}} Planning ref LA04/2021/2579/PAN

Odyssey quays landmark tower and gateway office

|Residential and office

|84.8+ and 55+

|28 and 15

|Part of Odyssey Quays master plan proposed 2019, aviation report in 2020 cites tower as over 36m above 48.7m height limit {{Cite web|title=LA04/2019/2882/O {{!}} Renewal of outline planning permission ref. Z/2009/1309/O for mixed use development including a maximum of 798 residential units (up to 73,420 sq. m) with associated amenity space, two hotels (up to 22,438 sq.m), offices 9up to 4370 sq.m), retail services (up to 905 sq.m), leisure facilities (up to 1303 sq.m), community and cultural uses (up to 1570 sq.m), cafes/bars/restaurants (up to 2824 sq.m), public open space, multi storey car parking (up to 55,612 sq.m) and associated works including related infrastructure improvements. {{!}} Queens Quay Belfast(lands between M3 and odyssey complex).|url=https://epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk/publicaccess/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=externalDocuments&keyVal=Q2AMHDSV30000|access-date=2021-04-28|website=epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk|archive-date=28 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210428211347/https://epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk/publicaccess/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=externalDocuments&keyVal=Q2AMHDSV30000|url-status=dead}} Planning ref LA04/2019/2882/O

Weaver's Cross

|Mixed use

|78 and 52.4 and 52.4

|18 and 15 and 15

|Translink proposing a development, Weavers Cross, around the under construction transport hub.

Proposed in 2017 with initial proposal of application notice {{Cite web|title=LA04/2017/2309/PAN {{!}} Mixed use regeneration development associated with adjacent public transport interchange comprising, commercial, retail, hotel and residential uses, including elements of car parking, public realm and associated infrastructure and highway improvements. {{!}} Vacant lands to the west of West Link (A12) and south of Grosvenor Road; Lands at Grosvenor Road and intersection of Grosvenor Road and Durham Street; Lands to south of Grosvenor Road east of Durham Street and north of Glengall Street; Lands at Glengall Street; Lands between Glengall Street and Hope Street including Europa Bus Station Great Victoria Rail Station Great Victoria Street mall and surface car parks at St Andrews Square; Translink lands to west of Durham Street and north of Murry's Tobacco Exchange.|url=https://epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk/publicaccess/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=OXYK9NSV30000&activeTab=summary|access-date=2021-09-02|website=epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk}}{{Dead link|date=December 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

The development was pitched to developers at the end of November 2020. This tower was pitched to hide the back of the Europa Hotel.

New proposal of application notice in 2021, tower remains but no reference to exact floor height as before.{{Cite web|title=LA04/2021/1971/PAN {{!}} Proposed mixed use regeneration development comprising office, residential, retail, open space, commercial, and active travel uses, on lands surrounding the new Belfast Transport Hub to the east and west of Durham St and south of Grosvenor Rd. {{!}} Lands to east of West Link (A12) and south of Grosvenor Road; Lands at Grosvenor Road and intersection of Grosvenor Road and Durham Street; Lands to the east of Durham Street and north of Glengall Street; Lands at Glengall Street; Lands between Glengall Street and Hope Street including Europa Bus Station Great Victoria Rail Station surface car parks at St Andrew?s Square; Translink lands to west of Durham Street south of BT Exchange building and north of Murray?s Tobacco Works.|url=https://epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk/publicaccess/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=QYC5NWSV30000&activeTab=summary|access-date=2021-09-02|website=epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk}}{{Dead link|date=December 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} In consultation for new plan tower height revealed to be 78m {{Cite web|title=Weaver's Cross Masterplan|url=https://weavers-cross.virtual-engage.com/|access-date=2021-10-06|website=Virtual Engage|language=en|archive-date=5 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211005232210/https://weavers-cross.virtual-engage.com/|url-status=dead}}

Full outline planning submitted {{Cite web |title=LA04/2021/2856/O {{!}} Proposed mixed use regeneration development comprising office (Class B1), residential apartments (including affordable), retail (Class A1), hotel, leisure (Class D2), public realm, active travel uses, cafes, bars and restaurants, and community uses (Class D1), on lands surrounding the new Belfast Transport Hub and over the Transport Hub car park, to the east and west of Durham St and south of Grosvenor Rd. {{!}} Lands to east of West Link (A12) and south of Grosvenor Road; Lands at Grosvenor Road and intersection of Grosvenor Road and Durham Street; Lands to the east of Durham Street and north of Glengall Street; Lands at Glengall Street; Lands between Glengall Street and Hope Street including Europa Bus Station Great Victoria Rail Station surface car parks at St Andrew?s Square; Translink lands to west of Durham Street south of BT Exchange building and north of Murray?s Tobacco Works. |url=https://epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk/publicaccess/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=R4GYRXSV30000&activeTab=summary |access-date=2022-03-30 |website=epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk }}{{Dead link|date=December 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} In this reveal of floor number and that city planners want tower to be taller. Additional 50+m residential buildings included in master plan. Planning ref LA04/2021/2856/O

Outline planning recommended for approval in 31/08/2022 planning meeting (this can be found in planning committee meeting agenda in Belfast City Council's website however will not link properly for citation).

102-127 Grosvenor Road

|student accom

|former app 62m

| n/a

|{{cite web| url= https://planningregister.planningsystemni.gov.uk/application/674911}}

The Grattan

|Mixed use but mainly residential, with commercial ground floor

|57.25

|18

|Will replace the derelict Fanum House ( which features in the list of tallest buildings).

Community consultation process finished in February 2021 with a formal planning application to follow.{{Cite news|title=To let: Belfast's 'Golden Mile' tower block in £45m revamp|language=en-GB|work=belfasttelegraph|url=https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/northern-ireland/to-let-belfasts-golden-mile-tower-block-in-45m-revamp-39837029.html|access-date=2021-02-14|issn=0307-1235}}

Old Planning ref:LA04/2020/2548/PAN

PAN in to change use to student accom{{Cite web|url=https://planningregister.planningsystemni.gov.uk/application/679342}}

new ref LA04/2023/4377/PAN

Full application submitted {{Cite web|url= https://planningregister.planningsystemni.gov.uk/application/687879}} with confirmed height of 53.95m

Height confirmed in Todd architect x post {{Cite web|url=https://x.com/toddarchitects/status/1737080960842137904?s=46&t=I9B3N5FNSxFdHZy_BQFPZg}}

Tribeca Master plan

|Mixed use

|60 and 46.5

|15 and 10

|Outline planning permission as part of Tribeca master plan planning ref LA04/2018/0811/O {{Cite web |title=LA04/2018/0811/O {{!}} Mixed use development comprising offices, residential apartments (including affordable), hotel and serviced apartments, retail and professional services, community and cultural, leisure uses, cafes, bars, restaurants, with associated car parking, circulation and servicing arrangements; public realm works, landscaping, replacement of existing pedestrian bridge fixed to railway bridge and associated access works to Short Strand and Bridge End with other infrastructural works, and demolition of existing structures including boundary walls. (revised description and amended/additional info) {{!}} Lands at former Sirocco Works Short Strand and adjacent to Bridge End and the River Lagan Belfast |url=https://epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk/publicaccess/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=P711MVSV30000&activeTab=summary |access-date=2022-10-03 |website=epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk }}{{Dead link|date=December 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

Tobacco Works

|Mixed use

|approx 60

|17

|In planning development by Todd architects and Wirefox {{Cite web |title=Tobacco Yard, Belfast |url=https://www.toddarch.com/projects/tobacco-yard/ |access-date=2022-03-30 |website=TODD Architects |language=en-GB}}

Bruce Street Carpark

|Mixed Use

|approx 60 and 49

|14, 11 and unknown residential

|{{Cite web |title=Bruce street |url=https://www.toddarch.com/projects/bruce-street/ |access-date=23 January 2022 |archive-date=17 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220117155057/https://www.toddarch.com/projects/bruce-street/ |url-status=dead }} In planning Development by Todd Architects and Heron Bros

Holmes Street

|Residential

|50

|15

|Outline planning application Dec 2021

{{Cite web|title=LA04/2022/0023/O {{!}} Site for 15 storey residential development, 32no. 1 bedroom apartments, 35no. 2 bedroom apartments and 1no. studio apartment. {{!}} Lands at Holmes Street to the rear of 15-21 Bruce Street Belfast.|url=https://epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk/publicaccess/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=externalDocuments&keyVal=R5C5D7SV30000|access-date=2022-01-08|website=epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk|archive-date=9 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220109010805/https://epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk/publicaccess/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=externalDocuments&keyVal=R5C5D7SV30000|url-status=dead}}

Outline planning approved Aug 2022 {{Cite web |title=Major planning applications get go-ahead at Planning Committee |url=https://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/news/major-planning-applications-get-go-ahead-at-planni |access-date=2022-08-26 |website=Belfast City Council |language=en}}

Planning ref LA04/2022/0023/O

35-41 queens square

|Residential

|46

|15

|Pre planning application submitted with digital community consultation beginning 29 March. A 16 story tower was previously approved in same location. 25 August 2021 full planning submitted.{{Cite web|title=LA04/2021/1985/F {{!}} Proposed erection of 15no. storey building comprising 60no. apartments with ancillary facilities and all other associated site works (amendment to previous approval Z/2011/0472/F). {{!}} 35-41 Queen's Square Belfast BT1 3FG|url=https://epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk/publicaccess/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=QYEJUESV30000|access-date=2021-09-23|website=epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk}}{{Dead link|date=December 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} July 2022 new design uploaded to same application with height reduced from 47 to 46m. Planning ref LA04/2021/1985/F

List of unbuilt buildings

Table of tallest proposed buildings that never came to fruition, either due to planning permission or financial issues.

class="wikitable"

!Name

!Height (m)

!Floors

!Notes

Aurora building

|109

|37

|{{Cite news|date=2011-02-20|title=Belfast's 'tallest building' site plans are withdrawn|language=en-GB|work=BBC News|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-12517841|access-date=2021-05-11}}{{Cite web|title=Aurora, Belfast - Building #5150|url=http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=5150|access-date=2021-05-11|website=www.skyscrapernews.com|archive-date=11 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210511133227/http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=5150|url-status=dead}} Site currently a petrol station, planning was refused mainly due to precarious financial state of developer and opposition to building height.

Bedford Square phase 2 (original application)

|104.5

|26

|{{Cite web|title=Bedford Square Phase 2, Belfast - Building #4607|url=http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=4607&idi=Bedford+Square+Phase+2&data=all|access-date=2021-05-11|website=www.skyscrapernews.com|archive-date=11 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210511133223/http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=4607&idi=Bedford+Square+Phase+2&data=all|url-status=dead}} Gained planning approval in 2005 but plans were scaled down after property market crash in 2008. A 17 storey office is currently under construction on its proposed site.

Belfast Vetro Hotel

|100

|26

|{{Cite web|title=Vetro, Belfast - Building #6193|url=http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=6193|access-date=2021-05-11|website=www.skyscrapernews.com|archive-date=7 June 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110607163908/http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=6193|url-status=dead}}{{Cite news|title=£50m hotel scheme for Belfast|language=en-GB|work=belfasttelegraph|url=https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/news/50m-hotel-scheme-for-belfast-28496178.html|access-date=2021-05-11|issn=0307-1235}}

54 Pilot Street

|97.5

|30

| {{Cite web |title=LA04/2019/0680/PAN {{!}} Demolition of existing buildings and erection of mixed-use development comprising apartments, restaurant, retail unit and bar/café with public realm improvements to Barrow Square. {{!}} 54 Pilot Street and 19-22 Princess Dock Street And Adjacent Barrow Square Belfast. |url=https://epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk/publicaccess/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=PP2RCUSV30000&activeTab=summary |access-date=2022-10-03 |website=epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk }}{{Dead link|date=December 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} Now 19 storey building proposed on same site

Sirocco Quay

|92

|30

|{{Cite web|title=Sirocco Quay, Belfast - Building #6389|url=http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=6389|access-date=2021-05-11|website=www.skyscrapernews.com|archive-date=12 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210512060209/http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=6389|url-status=dead}} Had outline planning permission but was changed into a 17 storey office development city quays 3 which is currently under construction

Queen's Quay block E1

|92

|30

|{{Cite web|title=Queens Quay Block E1, Belfast - Building #4846|url=http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=4846|access-date=2021-05-11|website=www.skyscrapernews.com|archive-date=11 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210511133643/http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=4846|url-status=dead}} Land bought by another developer creating their own masterplan.

Royal Exchange Tower

|91

|26

|Now Tribeca masterplan with shorter buildings to protect listed buildings from being dominated,

Odyssey quays tower

|88

|29

|{{Cite web|title=Odyssey Quays, Belfast - Building #6931|url=http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=6931|access-date=2021-05-11|website=www.skyscrapernews.com|archive-date=13 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210513005119/http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=6931|url-status=dead}} previous withdrawn proposal, there is currently a 28 storey tower proposed on the same site.

Murray Tobacco works

|84.5

|28

|{{Cite web|title=Murray Tobacco Works, Belfast - Building #5229|url=http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=5229|access-date=2021-05-11|website=www.skyscrapernews.com|archive-date=11 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210511133225/http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=5229|url-status=dead}} Majority of site was bought by Translink who are using it as part of a mixed use development around their transport hub called Weaver's Cross. There is preplanning discussions for a 17 floor residential tower in the remaining land.

Midland Building

|76

|25

|{{Cite web|title=Midland Building, Belfast - Building #6128|url=http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=6128|access-date=2021-05-11|website=www.skyscrapernews.com|archive-date=11 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210511133956/http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=6128|url-status=dead}} site is now student accommodation

St George's Gate

|76

|24

|{{Cite web|title=St Georges Gate Building C, Belfast - Building #5344|url=http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=5344|access-date=2021-05-11|website=www.skyscrapernews.com|archive-date=11 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210511133915/http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=5344|url-status=dead}} Application withdrawn, still seen as a development opportunity site

Hope and History

|70

|21

|{{Cite web|title=Hope and History, Belfast - Building #4880|url=http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=4880|access-date=2021-05-11|website=www.skyscrapernews.com|archive-date=13 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210513002600/http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=4880|url-status=dead}} Proposed in 2005, planning refused.

Brunswick Street tower

|70

|17

|{{Cite web|title=Brunswick Street Tower, Belfast - Building #7055|url=http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=7055|access-date=2021-05-11|website=www.skyscrapernews.com|archive-date=11 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210511133221/http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=7055|url-status=dead}} Planning was approved, land is being used for Mcclintock street student accommodation and Maldron hotel, there is still unused land on the site.

One Grosvenor Gate

|62

|16

|{{Cite web|title=One Grosvenor Gate|url= https://planningregister.planningsystemni.gov.uk/application/507174}} new application for 800 student accom in.

Bridge end towers

|61

|19

|{{Cite web|title=Bridge End Tower 1, Belfast - Building #5485|url=http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=5485|access-date=2021-05-11|website=www.skyscrapernews.com|archive-date=7 June 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110607164626/http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=5485|url-status=dead}} Application withdrawn, site still vacant.

Titanic Quarter Financial campus

| 60

|12

| was approved, but now site has a new proposal of purpose managed student accommodation (height as yet unknown from consultation but it did give the height of the older proposal in the info pack {{Cite web|title=TQstudents|url=https://www.tqstudents.co.uk/downloads/information-pack.pdf|access-date=2023-12-04|website=www.skyscrapernews.com}} )

Bankmore Square

|57

|12

| was approved, now being split into apartments and a slimmer office pans are in for both.

History of Belfast's tallest building

Table of the history of the tallest building in Belfast by Architectural height

class="wikitable"

!Name

!Years tallest

!Height (m)

!Image

St. Peter's Cathedral (Roman Catholic)

|1866-1875

|50

|133x133px

Carlisle Memorial Church (Methodist)

|1875-1877

|52

|100px

St Patrick's Church (Roman Catholic)

|1877-1966

|55

|100px

Churchill House

|1966-1975

|66

|100px

Windsor House (Grand Central Hotel)

|1st

1975-2007

Joint 1st

2007-2010

|80

|100px

Belfast (St. Anne's) Cathedral

(Church of Ireland)

|Joint 1st

2007-2010

|80

|100px

Obel Tower

|2010-

|86

|100px

References

External links

[http://www.skyscrapernews.com/bdbsearch.php?city=Belfast&so=roofheight Skyscraper News: Belfast] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100212091028/http://skyscrapernews.com/bdbsearch.php?city=Belfast&so=roofheight |date=12 February 2010 }}
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[http://www.futurebelfast.com futurebelfast.com]
https://www.planbelfast.com/

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