Grade II* listed · Newham

Abbey Mills Pumping Station

Abbey Mills Pumping Station is a Grade II* listed building in Newham, first listed on 6 November 1974. It is one of 6 Grade II* entries among 125 listed buildings in Newham; 7% of Newham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameAbbey Mills Pumping Station
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1190476
Date first listed6 November 1974
Local planning authorityNewham
Location51.53088, -0.00157 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1190476

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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 Abbey Mills Pumping Station

NameGradeDistance
Stores Building at Abbey Mills to West of Pumping StationII41 m
B Station at Abbey Mills Pumping StationII51 m
Bases of Pair Former Chimney Stacks at Abbey Mills to North West and South East of Pumping StationII55 m
Offices (Former Superintendents House) at Abbey MillsII89 m
C Station, with Associated Valve House, Abbey Mills Pumping StationII106 m
Gate Lodge at Abbey MillsII126 m
Gates and Gatepiers at Entrance to Abbey Mills Pumping StationII133 m
116-130, Abbey Lane E15II139 m
Northern Outfall Sewer Bridge Over Channelsea RiverII184 m
Engine House at West Ham Pumping StationII258 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Abbey Mills Pumping Station listed?
Yes. Abbey Mills Pumping Station is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1190476, first listed on 6 November 1974. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Abbey Mills Pumping Station?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Newham, 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.