Grade I listed · Lambeth

Lambeth Palace

Lambeth Palace is a Grade I listed building in Lambeth, first listed on 19 October 1951. It is one of 6 Grade I entries among 945 listed buildings in Lambeth; 0% of Lambeth’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameLambeth Palace
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1116399
Date first listed19 October 1951
Local planning authorityLambeth
Location51.49570, -0.11993 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1116399

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Lambeth will require for your works on Lambeth Palace, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Lambeth Palace

NameGradeDistance
Mounting Block to East of Entrance to Lambeth Palace Residential ApartmentsII41 m
Wall to West of the Great Hall at LambethII58 m
Wall on South Side of Main Courtyard at Lambeth PalaceII76 m
Church of St MaryII*80 m
Tomb of Admiral Bligh in St Mary'S ChurchyardII*89 m
Walls, Railings, Gates, and Gate Piers to South and West of Church of St MaryII96 m
Tomb of John Tradescant and His Family in St Mary'S ChurchyardII*97 m
Tomb of William Sealy in St Mary'S ChurchyardII*98 m
Lambeth Palace Cottages Wall to East of Lambeth Palace CourtyardII105 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk, Lambeth Palace Road/ Albert EmbankmentII116 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Lambeth Palace listed?
Yes. Lambeth Palace is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1116399, first listed on 19 October 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Lambeth Palace?
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.