Grade II* listed · Tower Hamlets

19, Princelet Street E1

19, Princelet Street E1 is a Grade II* listed building in Tower Hamlets, first listed on 20 August 1969. It is one of 39 Grade II* entries among 904 listed buildings in Tower Hamlets; 10% of Tower Hamlets’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
Name19, Princelet Street E1
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1260421
Date first listed20 August 1969
Local planning authorityTower Hamlets
Location51.51987, -0.07249 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1260421

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Tower Hamlets will require for your works on 19, Princelet Street E1, 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 19, Princelet Street E1 listed?
Yes. 19, Princelet Street E1 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1260421, first listed on 20 August 1969. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to 19, Princelet Street E1?
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.