Grade II* listed · Tower Hamlets

Church of St Matthias

Church of St Matthias is a Grade II* listed building in Tower Hamlets, first listed on 19 July 1950. It is one of 39 Grade II* entries among 904 listed buildings in Tower Hamlets; 1% of Tower Hamlets’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Matthias
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1065793
Date first listed	19 July 1950
Local planning authority	Tower Hamlets
Location	51.50954, -0.01604 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1065793

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Tower Hamlets will require for your works on Church of St Matthias, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Church of St Matthias

Name	Grade	Distance
Tomb of Captain Samuel Jones and Family, St Mattias	II	28 m
Tomb of Samuel Coppendale, St Mattias	II	28 m
Unidentified Body Stone Tomb West of South East Gate, St Mattias	II	31 m
Tomb of Hugh Mcintosh,st Mattias	II	31 m
Tomb of Solomon Baker	II	33 m
Tomb of John Smart, St Mattias	II	44 m
Old Poplar Town Hall and Council Offices	II	47 m
Meridian House	II	50 m
Coroner's Court and three piers immediately in front	II	109 m
New City College, Tower Hamlets	II	110 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Matthias listed?

Yes. Church of St Matthias is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1065793, first listed on 19 July 1950. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Church of St Matthias?

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.