Grade II listed · Lambeth

Bust of Sir Henry Tate, outside Tate Library, Brixton Oval

Bust of Sir Henry Tate, outside Tate Library, Brixton Oval is a Grade II listed building in Lambeth, first listed on 19 April 2016. It is one of 883 Grade II entries among 945 listed buildings in Lambeth; 98% of Lambeth’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Bust of Sir Henry Tate, outside Tate Library, Brixton Oval
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1434203
Date first listed	19 April 2016
Local planning authority	Lambeth
Location	51.46087, -0.11535 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1434203

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Lambeth will require for your works on Bust of Sir Henry Tate, outside Tate Library, Brixton Oval, 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 Bust of Sir Henry Tate, outside Tate Library, Brixton Oval

Name	Grade	Distance
Tate Library	II	45 m
Mausoleum of Richard Budd in Grounds of Church of St Matthew	II*	49 m
Ritzy Cinema	II	59 m
1 Windrush Square (Black Cultural Archives) and Raleigh Hall, 1a and 1b Saltoun Road	II	73 m
Lambeth Town Hall	II	81 m
Church of St Matthew	II*	139 m
Churchyard Gatepiers to West and East of Church of St Matthew	II	141 m
24 and 26, Acre Lane Sw2	II	162 m
Trinity Homes	II	182 m
Forecourt Walls to Trinity Homes	II	186 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Bust of Sir Henry Tate, outside Tate Library, Brixton Oval listed?

Yes. Bust of Sir Henry Tate, outside Tate Library, Brixton Oval is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1434203, first listed on 19 April 2016. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Bust of Sir Henry Tate, outside Tate Library, Brixton Oval?

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.