Grade II* listed · Tower Hamlets

St Augustine with St Philip'S Church

St Augustine with St Philip'S Church is a Grade II* listed building in Tower Hamlets, first listed on 29 December 1950. It is one of 39 Grade II* entries among 904 listed buildings in Tower Hamlets; 3% of Tower Hamlets’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameSt Augustine with St Philip'S Church
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1065066
Date first listed29 December 1950
Local planning authorityTower Hamlets
Location51.51728, -0.06043 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1065066

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Tower Hamlets will require for your works on St Augustine with St Philip'S Church, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

Ask Planium what consent you need

What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near St Augustine with St Philip'S Church

NameGradeDistance
30 and 32, Newark Street E1II40 m
34, Newark Street E1II40 m
26 and 28, Newark StreetII41 m
36 and 36a, Newark Street E1II44 m
38, Newark Street E1II45 m
40 and 42, Newark Street E1II53 m
Pillar Box in Rear Courtyard of the London HospitalII80 m
43-69, Philpot Street E1II81 m
Statue opposite south entrance of new main building of The Royal London HospitalII84 m
46 and 48, Ashfield StreetII89 m

Frequently asked questions

Is St Augustine with St Philip'S Church listed?
Yes. St Augustine with St Philip'S Church is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1065066, first listed on 29 December 1950. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to St Augustine with St Philip'S Church?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Tower Hamlets, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.
Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.