Grade II* listed · Lambeth

Main Block of the County Hall

Main Block of the County Hall is a Grade II* listed building in Lambeth, first listed on 19 October 1951. It is one of 56 Grade II* entries among 945 listed buildings in Lambeth; 0% of Lambeth’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameMain Block of the County Hall
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1358192
Date first listed19 October 1951
Local planning authorityLambeth
Location51.50196, -0.11892 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1358192

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Lambeth will require for your works on Main Block of the County Hall, 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 particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Main Block of the County Hall

NameGradeDistance
Approximately 250 Metres of River Wall with 19 Lamp Standards Immediately West of the County HallII64 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk, Outside County Hall, One of a Pair This One Is the Nearer to Westminster BridgeII119 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk, Outside County Hall One of a Pair This One Is the Nearer to the County Hall Island BlockII119 m
Balustrade with 5 Lamp Standards Immediately North of Main Block of the County HallII124 m
The South Bank Lion at East End of Westminster BridgeII*130 m
General Lying in HospitalII163 m
Westminster BridgeII*169 m
Revolving TorsionII*180 m
River Wall with 36 Lamp Standards Between Lambeth Bridge and Westminster BridgeII201 m
Westminster BridgeII*229 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Main Block of the County Hall listed?
Yes. Main Block of the County Hall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1358192, 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 Main Block of the County Hall?
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.