Grade II listed · Lambeth

Church of St Leonard

Church of St Leonard is a Grade II listed building in Lambeth, first listed on 14 July 1955. It is one of 883 Grade II entries among 945 listed buildings in Lambeth; 3% of Lambeth’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Leonard
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1100267
Date first listed	14 July 1955
Local planning authority	Lambeth
Location	51.42954, -0.13157 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1100267

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Lambeth will require for your works on Church of St Leonard, 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 Church of St Leonard

Name	Grade	Distance
Monument to George Abell South of West End of St Leonards Church	II	17 m
Monument to Lieutenant Colonel William Boyce North of West End of St Leonards Church	II	21 m
Monument to Joseph Hay North of West End of St Leonards Church	II	25 m
Monument to Thomas Helps East of St Leonards Church	II	35 m
Electricity Sub-Station	II	52 m
Roman Catholic Church of the English Martyrs	II*	69 m
English Martyrs Presbytery	II	82 m
177, Streatham High Road	II	139 m
Dyce Drinking Fountain	II	139 m
Streatham Tate Library and Hall	II	294 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Leonard listed?

Yes. Church of St Leonard is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1100267, first listed on 14 July 1955. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Church of St Leonard?

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