Grade II listed · Lambeth

Lambeth Fire Station (formerly also the London Fire Brigade Headquarters) and ventilation obelisk

Lambeth Fire Station (formerly also the London Fire Brigade Headquarters) and ventilation obelisk is a Grade II listed building in Lambeth, first listed on 2 December 2002. It is one of 883 Grade II entries among 945 listed buildings in Lambeth; 94% of Lambeth’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Lambeth Fire Station (formerly also the London Fire Brigade Headquarters) and ventilation obelisk
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1392337
Date first listed	2 December 2002
Local planning authority	Lambeth
Location	51.49265, -0.12124 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1392337

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Lambeth will require for your works on Lambeth Fire Station (formerly also the London Fire Brigade Headquarters) and ventilation obelisk, 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 Lambeth Fire Station (formerly also the London Fire Brigade Headquarters) and ventilation obelisk

Name	Grade	Distance
Drill Tower north-east of Lambeth Fire Station	II	55 m
Southbank House	II	90 m
River Wall with 28 Lamp Standards from Lambeth Bridge to West of Alembic House	II	190 m
Lambeth Bridge and attached parapets, light standards, associated walls to approaches and obelisks	II	235 m
Tomb of William Sealy in St Mary'S Churchyard	II*	254 m
Walls, Railings, Gates, and Gate Piers to South and West of Church of St Mary	II	257 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk, Lambeth Palace Road/ Albert Embankment	II	257 m
Tomb of John Tradescant and His Family in St Mary'S Churchyard	II*	267 m
Church of St Mary	II*	272 m
Tomb of Admiral Bligh in St Mary'S Churchyard	II*	275 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Lambeth Fire Station (formerly also the London Fire Brigade Headquarters) and ventilation obelisk listed?

Yes. Lambeth Fire Station (formerly also the London Fire Brigade Headquarters) and ventilation obelisk is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1392337, first listed on 2 December 2002. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Lambeth Fire Station (formerly also the London Fire Brigade Headquarters) and ventilation obelisk?

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.