Grade II listed · Kensington and Chelsea

Lamp Standard (West End of Chelsea Embankment Gardens)

Lamp Standard (West End of Chelsea Embankment Gardens) is a Grade II listed building in Kensington and Chelsea, first listed on 15 April 1969. It is one of 1,207 Grade II entries among 1,341 listed buildings in Kensington and Chelsea; 7% of Kensington and Chelsea’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Lamp Standard (West End of Chelsea Embankment Gardens)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1080713
Date first listed	15 April 1969
Local planning authority	Kensington and Chelsea
Location	51.48277, -0.17097 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1080713

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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 Lamp Standard (West End of Chelsea Embankment Gardens)

Name	Grade	Distance
Chelsea Old Church (All Saints)	I	31 m
Monument to Sir Hans Sloane to South-East Corner of All Saints Churchyard	II	33 m
62, Cheyne Walk Sw3	II	49 m
Awakening Sculpture, Roper's Garden	II	58 m
Crosby Hall	II*	109 m
King'S Head and Eight Bells Public House	II	126 m
2, Justice Walk Sw3	II	135 m
Statue of Thomas Carlyle, Embankment Gardens	II	136 m
Monmouth House the Duke'S House	II	144 m
Number 48 and Garden Railings	II	148 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Lamp Standard (West End of Chelsea Embankment Gardens) listed?

Yes. Lamp Standard (West End of Chelsea Embankment Gardens) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1080713, first listed on 15 April 1969. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Lamp Standard (West End of Chelsea Embankment Gardens)?

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