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London Fire Brigade granted planning permission to return to historic Lambeth headquarters
Overview
The London Fire Brigade (LFB) is set to return to its historic headquarters on Albert Embankment in Lambeth after receiving planning permission from Lambeth Council. The 1930s building and its 1980s control room extension will be refurbished, modernising the existing fire station and converting vacant office space into the new headquarters, alongside a visitor space dedicated to the brigade's history. Work is scheduled to begin in late 2026 and finish in 2029.
Key points
- London Fire Brigade received planning permission from Lambeth Council to return to its historic headquarters on Albert Embankment.
- The project involves refurbishing the 1930s building and 1980s control room extension, modernising the fire station, and turning vacant offices into the new headquarters.
- A dedicated space for the brigade's history will be created and opened to visitors.
- The site served as the LFB headquarters until 2007, when operations moved to Union Street in Southwark.
- During the refurbishment works, scheduled from late 2026 to 2029, fire engines and firefighters will operate from Clapham and Chelsea fire stations.