Grade II* listed · Tower Hamlets

The Directors' House, Truman Brewery

The Directors' House, Truman Brewery 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
NameThe Directors' House, Truman Brewery
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1252152
Date first listed29 December 1950
Local planning authorityTower Hamlets
Location51.52119, -0.07210 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1252152

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Tower Hamlets will require for your works on The Directors' House, Truman Brewery, 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Directors' House, Truman Brewery listed?
Yes. The Directors' House, Truman Brewery is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1252152, 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 The Directors' House, Truman Brewery?
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.