Grade II listed · Newham

Roman Catholic Church of St Nicholas and boundary wall

Roman Catholic Church of St Nicholas and boundary wall is a Grade II listed building in Newham, first listed on 9 February 2015. It is one of 115 Grade II entries among 125 listed buildings in Newham; 93% of Newham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameRoman Catholic Church of St Nicholas and boundary wall
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1422382
Date first listed9 February 2015
Local planning authorityNewham
Location51.55412, 0.04472 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1422382

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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.

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The Manor HouseII22 m
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Monument at South End of Axis at South End of Axis South from Columbarium and Non Conformist Chapel at City of London CemeteryII439 m
Main Entrance Screen and Lodges City of London CemeteryII449 m
Earl of Essex Public HouseII459 m
Mausoleum to Lieutenant Colonel W Haywood, City of London CemeteryII481 m
Coronation Cinema Now Snooker HallII499 m
The John Travers Cornwell VC Memorial and Family Grave MarkerII564 m
South Chapel at City of London CemeteryII567 m
Public LibraryII637 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Roman Catholic Church of St Nicholas and boundary wall listed?
Yes. Roman Catholic Church of St Nicholas and boundary wall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1422382, first listed on 9 February 2015. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Roman Catholic Church of St Nicholas and boundary wall?
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.