Grade II* listed · Hackney

Ancillary Building to North of Engine House of Metropolitan Water Board

Ancillary Building to North of Engine House of Metropolitan Water Board is a Grade II* listed building in Hackney, first listed on 27 April 1987. It is one of 30 Grade II* entries among 548 listed buildings in Hackney; 78% of Hackney’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameAncillary Building to North of Engine House of Metropolitan Water Board
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1235562
Date first listed27 April 1987
Local planning authorityHackney
Location51.56557, -0.09263 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1235562

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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 Ancillary Building to North of Engine House of Metropolitan Water Board

NameGradeDistance
Engine House of Metropolitan Water BoardII*32 m
K2 Telephone Kiosk Outside Number 281, Green LanesII140 m
John Scott Health Centre at Woodberry DownII300 m
Post Office Pillar Box at East Corner of King'S CrescentII439 m
14, Queen Elizabeth'S Walk N16II571 m
Gas House to West of ReservoirII585 m
Church of St OlaveII632 m
Refreshment RoomsII*656 m
Old Church of St MaryII*720 m
Tomb of Anna Laetitia Barbauld, Churchyard of Old Church of St MaryII730 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Ancillary Building to North of Engine House of Metropolitan Water Board listed?
Yes. Ancillary Building to North of Engine House of Metropolitan Water Board is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1235562, first listed on 27 April 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Ancillary Building to North of Engine House of Metropolitan Water Board?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Hackney, 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.