Grade II listed · Tower Hamlets

St Benet's Chapel

St Benet's Chapel is a Grade II listed building in Tower Hamlets, first listed on 15 May 2014. It is one of 844 Grade II entries among 904 listed buildings in Tower Hamlets; 97% of Tower Hamlets’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	St Benet's Chapel
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1419384
Date first listed	15 May 2014
Local planning authority	Tower Hamlets
Location	51.52332, -0.03951 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1419384

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Tower Hamlets will require for your works on St Benet's Chapel, 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 St Benet's Chapel

Name	Grade	Distance
South East and South West Boundary Walls to Jewish Burial Ground	II	30 m
Drinking Fountain and Clock Tower at Queen Mary College (University of London)	II	57 m
Administration Building at Queen Mary College (University of London)	II	89 m
1733 foundation plaque in south wall of Novo Cemetery	II	91 m
The Former New Peoples Palace	II	110 m
Tower Hamlets Library	II	204 m
London County Council Public Health Department Mile End Hospital	II	257 m
Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School	II	281 m
The Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Church	II	283 m
Guardian Angels Presbytery	II	295 m

Frequently asked questions

Is St Benet's Chapel listed?

Yes. St Benet's Chapel is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1419384, first listed on 15 May 2014. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to St Benet's Chapel?

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.