Elizabeth Tower is a tall, 52-storey residential skyscraper in Manchester, England. The building is part of the first phase of the Crown Street development area at the southern end of Deansgate in the city centre, behind the Deansgate Square skyscraper cluster. It was designed by SimpsonHaugh architects and as of 2023 is the fifth-tallest building in Greater Manchester. History Planning The planning application was submitted to Manchester City Council in April 2018 for two tall buildings, a 51-storey and a 21-storey tower subsequently named Elizabeth Tower and Victoria Residence respectively. The towers form the first phase of developer Renaker's Crown Street development, consisting of a combined total of 664 apartments. Elizabeth Tower contains 484 apartments. Planning approval was obtained in summer 2018. Construction Construction of Elizabeth Tower commenced in 2018 and completed in 2022. The smaller of the two towers, Victoria Residence, reached practical completion in November 2020. Facilities Elizabeth Tower includes a gym, rooftop gardens, and a swimming pool located on the 44th floor. In August 2022, NHS Property Services signed a lease on across the ground and first floors for a medical centre at Elizabeth Tower. See also List of tallest buildings in the United Kingdom List of tallest buildings and structures in Greater Manchester References Buildings and structures in Manchester 2022 establishments in England Skyscrapers in Manchester Residential skyscrapers in England Apartment buildings in England Residential buildings completed in 2022 Residential buildings in Manchester