PLANS for a giant 27-storey tower block in Southampton were given the green light this week.

Once built, the new tower at Centenary Quay will be just one of a number of developments that will change the face of Southampton forever.

Hundreds of millions of pounds are being spent on major developments ranging from the transformation of Royal Pier and the new Watermark WestQuay complex, to new supermarkets and student flats.

Scroll through the gallery above to see what's currently being built in Southampton, and what is in the pipeline.