Grade II listed · Tower Hamlets

Bedford House, Formerly the Bedford Institute Association

Bedford House, Formerly the Bedford Institute Association is a Grade II listed building in Tower Hamlets, first listed on 3 August 1993. It is one of 844 Grade II entries among 904 listed buildings in Tower Hamlets; 89% of Tower Hamlets’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Bedford House, Formerly the Bedford Institute Association
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1357579
Date first listed	3 August 1993
Local planning authority	Tower Hamlets
Location	51.52195, -0.07563 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1357579

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Tower Hamlets will require for your works on Bedford House, Formerly the Bedford Institute Association, 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 Bedford House, Formerly the Bedford Institute Association

Name	Grade	Distance
The Commercial Public House	II	38 m
Former Police Station	II	55 m
1, ELDER STREET E1 (See details for further address information)	II	71 m
1 and 3, Elder Street E1	II	80 m
5 and 7, Elder Street E1	II	89 m
Nos. 9-13, ELDER STREET; RAILINGS AT NOS 9 and 11	II	102 m
135-153, Commercial Street	II	107 m
15, Elder Street E1	II	113 m
Street Lamp Affixed to Wall of No 26	II	117 m
17, Elder Street E1	II	118 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Bedford House, Formerly the Bedford Institute Association listed?

Yes. Bedford House, Formerly the Bedford Institute Association is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1357579, first listed on 3 August 1993. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Bedford House, Formerly the Bedford Institute Association?

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.