Grade II listed · Lambeth

Former IBM Building, South Bank

Former IBM Building, South Bank is a Grade II listed building in Lambeth, first listed on 19 June 2020. It is one of 883 Grade II entries among 945 listed buildings in Lambeth; 99% of Lambeth’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former IBM Building, South Bank
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1470420
Date first listed	19 June 2020
Local planning authority	Lambeth
Location	51.50743, -0.11261 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1470420

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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 Former IBM Building, South Bank

Name	Grade	Distance
Royal National Theatre	II*	73 m
London Pride sculpture	II	152 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk, Outside Cornwall House	II	219 m
95-123, Stamford Street Se1	II	224 m
K2 Telephone Kiosk, Outside Cornwall House	II	233 m
91, Stamford Street Se1	II	238 m
Royal Waterloo Hospital	II	241 m
89, Stamford Street Se1	II	245 m
The Queen Elizabeth Hall, Purcell Room and Hayward Gallery and associated terraced walkways and stairs	II	257 m
65-87, Stamford Street Se1	II	263 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former IBM Building, South Bank listed?

Yes. Former IBM Building, South Bank is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1470420, first listed on 19 June 2020. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Former IBM Building, South Bank?

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.