Grade II listed · Tower Hamlets

Cockney Eel and Pie Shop

Cockney Eel and Pie Shop is a Grade II listed building in Tower Hamlets, first listed on 27 September 1973. It is one of 844 Grade II entries among 904 listed buildings in Tower Hamlets; 16% of Tower Hamlets’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Cockney Eel and Pie Shop
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1261158
Date first listed	27 September 1973
Local planning authority	Tower Hamlets
Location	51.51238, -0.02927 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1261158

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Tower Hamlets will require for your works on Cockney Eel and Pie Shop, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

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 Cockney Eel and Pie Shop

Name	Grade	Distance
797, Commercial Road E14	II	7 m
799, Commercial Road E14	II	14 m
801, Commercial Road E14	II	20 m
803, Commercial Road E14	II	27 m
Three Lamp Standards on Pavement in Front of No 805 and Star of the East Public House	II	37 m
Star of the East Public House	II	38 m
811, Commercial Road E14	II	56 m
Churchyard War Memorial at Church of St Anne'S	II	58 m
815 and 817, Commercial Road E14	II	69 m
819 and 821, Commercial Road E14	II	78 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Cockney Eel and Pie Shop listed?

Yes. Cockney Eel and Pie Shop is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1261158, first listed on 27 September 1973. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Cockney Eel and Pie Shop?

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.