Grade II listed · Newham

Chimney to Beckton Sewage Works

Chimney to Beckton Sewage Works is a Grade II listed building in Newham, first listed on 4 March 2009. It is one of 115 Grade II entries among 125 listed buildings in Newham; 87% of Newham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Chimney to Beckton Sewage Works
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1393160
Date first listed	4 March 2009
Local planning authority	Newham
Location	51.51598, 0.09048 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1393160

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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 Chimney to Beckton Sewage Works

Name	Grade	Distance
Gallions Hotel	II*	1.6 km
Church of St Mary Magdalene	I	2.3 km
Central Buffet at Custom House	II	2.6 km
Dock Manager'S Offices	II	2.6 km
North Woolwich Station Including Turntable and Platform Lamp Standards.	II	2.7 km
Dukes Head Public House	II	2.7 km
Entrance to Woolwich Pedestrian Tunnel	II	2.8 km
Central Park War Memorial, East Ham	II	2.8 km
Former Fire Station	II	3.0 km
Technical College	II	3.0 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Chimney to Beckton Sewage Works listed?

Yes. Chimney to Beckton Sewage Works is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1393160, first listed on 4 March 2009. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Chimney to Beckton Sewage Works?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Newham, 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.