Grade II listed · Hammersmith and Fulham

River Embankment Wall (Extending Between Nos 20 and 36)

River Embankment Wall (Extending Between Nos 20 and 36) is a Grade II listed building in Hammersmith and Fulham, first listed on 14 February 1985. It is one of 238 Grade II entries among 266 listed buildings in Hammersmith and Fulham; 50% of Hammersmith and Fulham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameRiver Embankment Wall (Extending Between Nos 20 and 36)
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1193027
Date first listed14 February 1985
Local planning authorityHammersmith and Fulham
Location51.49037, -0.23538 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1193027

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Hammersmith and Fulham will require for your works on River Embankment Wall (Extending Between Nos 20 and 36), 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 River Embankment Wall (Extending Between Nos 20 and 36)

NameGradeDistance
Kelmscott HouseII*25 m
22 and 24, Upper Mall W6II29 m
The Dove Inn Public House with Wall to South EastII38 m
The Seasons with Wall to South EastII45 m
13 and 15, Upper Mall W6II*62 m
Sussex House Including Boundary Wall to NorthII*65 m
Rivercourt HouseII83 m
Former Squash Court at Rivercourt HouseII92 m
Hammersmith Town HallII188 m
Westcott LodgeII235 m

Frequently asked questions

Is River Embankment Wall (Extending Between Nos 20 and 36) listed?
Yes. River Embankment Wall (Extending Between Nos 20 and 36) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1193027, first listed on 14 February 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to River Embankment Wall (Extending Between Nos 20 and 36)?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Hammersmith and Fulham, 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.