Grade II listed · Newham

Brentford Gas Company War Memorial Plaque

Brentford Gas Company War Memorial Plaque is a Grade II listed building in Newham, first listed on 23 November 2021. It is one of 115 Grade II entries among 125 listed buildings in Newham; 98% of Newham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Brentford Gas Company War Memorial Plaque
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1477363
Date first listed	23 November 2021
Local planning authority	Newham
Location	51.52345, -0.00439 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1477363

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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 Brentford Gas Company War Memorial Plaque

Name	Grade	Distance
Gas Light and Coke Company War Memorial Rotunda	II	6 m
Gas Light and Coke Company War Memorial Lamp	II	10 m
Statue of Sir Corbet Woodhall	II	17 m
Gasholder No 1, former Bromley-by-Bow gasworks	II	86 m
Gasholder No 4, former Bromley-by-Bow gasworks	II	140 m
Gasholder No 2, former Bromley-by-Bow gasworks	II	141 m
Gasholder No 7, former Bromley-by-Bow gasworks	II	211 m
Gasholder No 6, former Bromley-by-Bow gasworks	II	239 m
Twelvetrees Crescent Bridge	II	246 m
Gasholder No 8, former Bromley-by-Bow gasworks	II	282 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Brentford Gas Company War Memorial Plaque listed?

Yes. Brentford Gas Company War Memorial Plaque is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1477363, first listed on 23 November 2021. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Brentford Gas Company War Memorial Plaque?

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.