Grade II listed · Tower Hamlets

Shadwell Basin Housing, 5-54 (cons) Maynards Quay, 1-62 (cons) Newlands Quay and 1-35 (odd) Peartree Lane

Shadwell Basin Housing, 5-54 (cons) Maynards Quay, 1-62 (cons) Newlands Quay and 1-35 (odd) Peartree Lane is a Grade II listed building in Tower Hamlets, first listed on 18 April 2018. It is one of 844 Grade II entries among 904 listed buildings in Tower Hamlets; 99% of Tower Hamlets’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Shadwell Basin Housing, 5-54 (cons) Maynards Quay, 1-62 (cons) Newlands Quay and 1-35 (odd) Peartree Lane
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1451936
Date first listed	18 April 2018
Local planning authority	Tower Hamlets
Location	51.50886, -0.05327 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1451936

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Tower Hamlets will require for your works on Shadwell Basin Housing, 5-54 (cons) Maynards Quay, 1-62 (cons) Newlands Quay and 1-35 (odd) Peartree Lane, 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 Shadwell Basin Housing, 5-54 (cons) Maynards Quay, 1-62 (cons) Newlands Quay and 1-35 (odd) Peartree Lane

Name	Grade	Distance
St Pauls Rectory	II	76 m
St Paul'S Church Church House	II	80 m
Church of St Paul	II*	106 m
Iron Railings, Wall and Iron Gates of St Paul'S Church	II	107 m
Wall Closing North End of Courtyard	II	131 m
Shadwell (St Paul's) War Memorial	II	135 m
St Pauls Terrace	II	136 m
London Hydraulic Power Company Station with Number 37	II*	189 m
Prospect of Whitby Public House	II	242 m
Pelican Stairs	II	256 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Shadwell Basin Housing, 5-54 (cons) Maynards Quay, 1-62 (cons) Newlands Quay and 1-35 (odd) Peartree Lane listed?

Yes. Shadwell Basin Housing, 5-54 (cons) Maynards Quay, 1-62 (cons) Newlands Quay and 1-35 (odd) Peartree Lane is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1451936, first listed on 18 April 2018. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Shadwell Basin Housing, 5-54 (cons) Maynards Quay, 1-62 (cons) Newlands Quay and 1-35 (odd) Peartree Lane?

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.