The Hackney Empire
The Hackney Empire is a Grade II* listed building in Hackney, first listed on 28 June 1972. It is one of 30 Grade II* entries among 548 listed buildings in Hackney; 10% of Hackney’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | The Hackney Empire |
| Grade | Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest |
| List entry number | 1226960 |
| Date first listed | 28 June 1972 |
| Local planning authority | Hackney |
| Location | 51.54551, -0.05580 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1226960 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents Hackney will require for your works on The Hackney Empire, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.
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 The Hackney Empire
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wall and Public Conveniences | II | 31 m |
| 4, Sylvester Path E8 | II | 56 m |
| Circle House | II | 61 m |
| Hackney Town Hall | II | 63 m |
| Hackney Town Hall Civic Garden Walls and Lamp Piers, to Western Elevation | II | 65 m |
| 33, Hackney Grove E8 | II | 117 m |
| Forecourt Wall to Number 25 | II | 133 m |
| 25 and 27, Hackney Grove E8 | II | 135 m |
| 228-232, Mare Street E8 | II | 159 m |
| 226, Mare Street E8 | II | 170 m |