Grade II listed · Kensington and Chelsea

Kensington Fire Station

Kensington Fire Station is a Grade II listed building in Kensington and Chelsea, first listed on 27 March 1991. It is one of 1,207 Grade II entries among 1,341 listed buildings in Kensington and Chelsea; 82% of Kensington and Chelsea’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameKensington Fire Station
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1265214
Date first listed27 March 1991
Local planning authorityKensington and Chelsea
Location51.50290, -0.19009 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1265214

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Kensington and Chelsea will require for your works on Kensington Fire Station, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kensington Fire Station listed?
Yes. Kensington Fire Station is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1265214, first listed on 27 March 1991. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Kensington Fire Station?
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.